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Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits

Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it. >

Why Millions Are Trying FDA-Authorized Alternatives to Big Pharma’s Weight Loss Drugs

Compounding pharmacists can make GLP-1 drugs at lower cost. The drugs should not be confused with counterfeits, but caution is called for. >

Coaching Kids Facing Obesity

Children who are becoming seriously overweight or obese can gain skills to reverse this trend. Here's what parents and providers can do. >

A Sugar Substitute Brings Cardiac Risks

High circulating levels of the no-calorie sweetener xylitol were associated with clotting, plaques and a far higher risk of heart problems. >

When Losing Pays

Men with obesity who were offered a financial incentive to meet weight-loss goals lost more than those who received no monetary reward. >

The Downside of the New Weight Loss Drugs

The long-term costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic make bariatric surgery look like a good deal. Its effectiveness seems better, too. >

Bariatric Surgery Can Bring Bonuses for the Heart, Too

Surgeries that reduce the size of the stomach help patients lose weight. In certain patients, they also improve lipid and glucose levels. >

Unintended Weight Loss Could Be a Warning Sign

If you start losing weight without dieting or increasing your activity level, it could be a medical problem. Check in with your doctor. >

Keeping Weight Off -- What Works Best?

Losing weight is hard; keeping it off is often harder. What you need is a long-term diet plan. Here's what Harvard researchers recommend. >

To Get Healthier, Start on a Monday

Struggling with resolutions already? Beginning a diet, exercise or other healthy change on a Monday can make you more likely to succeed. >

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