A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young US children. There was some hope that children in a government food program might be … Read More
“Extreme Weight Loss” star Brandi Mallory reportedly died on Nov. 9 due to complications of obesity. The reality star’s official autopsy report obtained by TMZ on Tuesday reportedly stated that her … Read More
A plus-size influencer who previously demanded airlines comp larger passengers for extra seats is now asking hotels around the world to make a number of changes to better accommodate overweight … Read More
When Christy Barbaran ended up in the emergency room two days after taking the weight loss medication Mounjaro, she was determined to find a medicine that worked for her. At … Read More
Larry Myers Jr., best known as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits on TLC’s “My 600-lb Life,” has died. He was 49. A family member confirmed Tuesday to the Sun that Myers Jr. … Read More
Popular new weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been helping people to shed pounds, but some users have also reported shedding their hair as well as an alarming side … Read More
In the wake of the growing obesity crisis in the US Armed Forces, the Air Force loosened up restrictions on body fat for recruits aiming to become Airmen. For aspiring new members … Read More
Kerry Toneguzzi has tried everything to lose weight. From low-calorie and liquid diets to WeightWatchers, nothing worked. In 2007, she had bariatric surgery and lost 100 pounds — only to … Read More
Weight-loss drugs recently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for some children may be appropriate in some cases even in Canada — and used in addition to changes … Read More
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according … Read More
