New VA/DoD Obesity Guideline Expands Focus Beyond BMI weight-loss-and-diet

New VA/DoD Obesity Guideline Expands Focus Beyond BMI

Obesity care is changing as research provides doctors with more options for assessment and treatment. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) updated its obesity management guideline in 2025, calling for care that looks beyond body mass index (BMI) and considers each patient’s health risks, preferences, and treatment needs. The updated […]

Helen Hayward September 8, 2026
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Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight Loss Program for Millions of Seniors weight-loss-and-diet

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight Loss Program for Millions of Seniors

Medicare beneficiaries looking for affordable weight-loss treatment now have a new option. Starting July 1, a nationwide GLP-1 Bridge Program introduces access to selected weight-loss medications for a fixed $50 monthly copay for eligible Medicare Part D members. The temporary initiative, scheduled to continue through the end of 2027, is designed to expand access to […]

Helen Hayward July 15, 2026
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How Weight-Loss Drugs May Cause Severe Pancreatitis and Even Death weight-loss-and-diet

How Weight-Loss Drugs May Cause Severe Pancreatitis and Even Death

Weight-loss drugs have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are now household names. They promise steady weight loss and better blood sugar control. For many people, they deliver. But new research raises a serious question. Can these drugs trigger pancreatitis, a painful and sometimes deadly […]

Ami Ciccone February 26, 2026
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The Race for Nausea-Free Weight-Loss Drugs weight-loss-and-diet

The Race for Nausea-Free Weight-Loss Drugs

The hunt for safer weight loss drugs is speeding up as researchers try to separate the benefits of appetite control from the unpleasant side effects many people experience. GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound help millions shed pounds, but nausea often shows up early and sticks around. Scientists want to suppress appetite without causing nausea, […]

Ami Ciccone December 5, 2025
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Why ‘4:3 Intermittent Fasting’ Is Better For Weight Loss weight-loss-and-diet

Why ‘4:3 Intermittent Fasting’ Is Better For Weight Loss

Weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but new research suggests that intermittent fasting might be a smarter choice than old-school calorie counting. Specifically, the 4:3 fasting method—eating normally for four days and fasting for three—is showing better results than daily calorie cuts. Here is everything you need to know about intermittent fasting and the […]

Ami Ciccone April 19, 2025
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