Despite what the wellness industry might have you believe, there are no quick fixes, miracle cures or magic pills when it comes to weight loss. Losing weight requires dedication to a plan that supports long-term healthy habits.

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease after undergoing weight-loss surgery, researchers reported in Jan. 27 in the journal Nature Medicine.

Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

If you’re in a calorie deficit – either from dieting or while taking a weight loss drug – these exercises help direct your body to burn more fat instead and hang on to muscle. There’s also a beneficial metabolic effect: muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat, which can support long-term weight management.

Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.

Discover the science behind green tea's weight loss benefits, from metabolism boosting to fat burning, and learn how to maximize its effects on your wellness.

A brand new candidate for weight-loss treatment is on the table, with scientists uncovering for the first time how a hormone produced by the hypothalamus during sleep has a direct impact on appetite regulation and metabolism.

Salk scientists identify protein BCL6 as a key regulator of muscle maintenance in mice; BCL6-enhancing therapies may prevent muscle loss in GLP-1 users during weight loss. About one in eight adults in the United States has tried or currently uses a GLP-1 medication,

An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.

Telehealth provider will make its big game debut as the semaglutide shortage continues to sustain the firm’s lower-priced injectables.

During his appearance on the " Armchair Expert " podcast on Monday, the "Frozen" actor opened up about taking weight loss medication. "I’m on a GLP-1," Gad revealed during the conversation with Dax Shepard and Monica Padma, noting that this is his first time speaking out publicly about the topic.

Lizzo celebrated achieving a “weight release goal” in a recent Instagram photo. The singer opened up about reaching her weight loss goal and offered an inspiring message to fans. “Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to,