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Alternative Medicine Use Rising Among Kids. Experts Raise Concerns

A new study finds more children and teens are taking alternative meds like melatonin and probiotics despite limited evidence they are safe or effective.

Study Finds Possible Underreported Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs

AI analysis of social media posts reveals potential side effects of GLP-1 meds that researchers say may not be fully captured in clinical trials.

Intermittent Fasting Falls Short for Weight Loss, Major Review Finds

A large, new evidence review finds intermittent fasting may not help overweight or obese patients loose a significant amount of weight or improve their quality of life.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Hair Loss

A large, new study finds adults who use GLP-1 medications face higher odds of a common form of hair shedding, as well as male or female pattern baldness.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing What Americans Buy to Eat

A new study finds when people start taking GLP-1 medications, spending at grocery stores and restaurants changes.

GLP-1 Medications in Kids: Promising Health Results, Ongoing Safety Concerns

A new study finds children and teens with obesity or diabetes who take GLP-1 weight-loss medications experience significant improvements in many cardiometabolic risk factors, but long-term safety questions remain.

Does Losing Weight Before IVF Improve Chances For Pregnancy?

A new study finds women with obesity who lose weight before IVF have increased odds of getting pregnant, especially through natural conception.

Ditching Ultra-Processed Food Helps Move the Scale Faster

In a new study, people lost twice as much weight on a diet with minimally processed foods compared to one with ultra-processed foods.

Weight Returns Within Months Of Stopping Anti-Obesity Drugs, Study Finds

People who quit taking anti-obesity meds, including popular GLP-1 receptor agonists, may regain a significant amount of weight after eight weeks, a new study finds.

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Produce Less Weight Loss in Real-World Settings, Study Finds

Patients with obesity who take GLP-1 receptor agonists in real-world settings lose significantly less weight than participants in randomized clinical trials, according to new research.