Carbonated drinks known as sparkling, fizzy, seltzer and soda waters are thought to impact the waistline. A new study weighs in, but don’t expect too much.

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Black people with obesity are less likely to get weight-loss surgery than others. Black people are just as likely to discuss the procedure with their doctor -- nearly 10%, compared with 9% of patients of other races, researchers said.

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.

The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.

A new study uncovers how widely used weight loss drugs like Ozempic impact various health conditions while posing notable risks.

A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest,

A Costco employee reveals the 16 best foods for weight loss, from high-protein snacks to healthy meal essentials.

In all, researchers found that people taking GLP-1 medications had lower risks for 42 health outcomes, including liver failure, lung failure, cardiac arrest, aspiration pneumonia and shock.

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Seed waters are known for their potential weight loss benefits. If you want to lose weight fast, check the ones you could add to your diet, per a nutritionist.

Losing weight on a GLP-1 medication can have emotional and physical effects. Some changes are easier to handle than others, but users say the benefits are worth the effort.