Mutations in a gene called OTP cause obesity by controlling the output of another gene already targeted by an anti-obesity drug, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The ...

The governor also said she would work with other states to leverage their combined purchasing power to reduce the cost of the ...

But, no matter what direction the general market takes, some stocks could stand out, potentially in 2025, and most ...

Lilly’s decision to offer vials has also been seen as its way to combat the rise in compounding. Patients have been turning ...

A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.

But now that these drugs are in greater demand from both patients and doctors, state Medicaid programs are grappling with whether to cover them for weight loss, both for reasons of equity and to save ...

When it comes to weight loss drugs, Ozempic has become a phenomenon. With nearly $14 billion in sales in 2023, it shows no ...

Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on ...

Habits like getting adequate exercise, nutrition, and sleep can have profoundly positive effects on overall health whether ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.