Tufts University scientists are aiming to revolutionize the future of weight loss drugs by engineering a new compound that targets four gut hormones instead of the usual one to three. These next ...

I thought I was helping my clients by helping them lose weight. I had no idea I was setting them up for a life of yo-yo dieting, disordered eating and an emotional rollercoaster.

Experts outline who qualifies for weight-loss medications, highlighting benefits beyond obesity treatment while noting potential side effects and the need for lifestyle changes.

The online market for weight-loss supplements is still a hot topic, and many patients have questions. Should physicians ever recommend supplements to patients?

Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health, eating behaviors and weight loss after bariatric surgery.

Current injectable weight-loss drugs still fall short of that gold standard, so the Tufts chemists are focused on a drug redesign that could match the 30% weight-loss outcome.

U.K. regulators issued guidance on Thursday, warning weight loss and diabetes medications may weaken the effectiveness of birth control and may be harmful in pregnancy.

For the majority of people who lose weight, keeping the weight off can be challenging. Research has shown biological, behavioral, and environmental factors may undermine weight-loss maintenance ...

A study, which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that tirzepatide (Zepbound) is more effective for weight loss in a head-to-head trial with semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy).

IV therapy for weight loss involves administering vitamins, minerals, or medications directly into your vein. There are no official guidelines for its use in weight loss, and very limited research ...

When weight loss drugs start to work vary from person to person.