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Overweight Kids Do Better with a Family Plan

Getting the family on board with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can make it easier for kids to lose weight and keep it off. >

Postpartum Weight Loss Is All in the Timing

Gaining weight is common during pregnancy. Losing it is tough. An intermittent weight-loss strategy that fits the family routine can help. >

Prices for GLP-1 Drugs Surge

Use of diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has grown by up to 600%. Prices have also soared. Are the costs sustainable? >

Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance? Here’s What To Know

A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. >

GLP-1 RA Drugs Appear to Cut Breast Cancer Risk

The popular drugs prescribed for diabetes and weight loss seem to also contribute to a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. >

“Get Rid of the Scale and Get Out The Tape Measure”

Clinical obesity may be more accurate than BMI to measure a person's risk of obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes. >

Get a Grip on Menopause-Related Weight Gain

For women in menopause, it can suddenly seem like simply breathing can add pounds. There are diets that keep the pounds from piling on. >

An Eating Routine Builds Weight-Loss Success

One way to give your diet a boost is to eat a set of foods on repeat. This saves you the depressing decision-making that can derail dieters. >

The Disappearing Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs

The weight-loss and heart benefits of GLP-1 RA drugs like Ozempic build over time. They also fade if the medication is stopped. >

Weight Loss is Good, but Maybe Not for Your Bones

There's a downside to weight loss that many older adults may not know about: It can speed bone loss. Weight-bearing exercise can help. >

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