An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen, March 28, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As a port strike stretching from New England to Texas halted nearly half of all trade coming into the U.S., customs data shows that critical medical devices and drug components for the booming, expensive weight-loss and diabetes drugs … Read more
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — WeightWatchers is shaking up its leadership. WW International announced Friday that CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately. Tara Comonte, a WeightWatchers board member and former Shake Shack executive, was made interim chief executive. The New York-based weight loss company didn’t reveal the reasons behind the … Read more
TOKYO — If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on level ground. “Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing … Read more
Digital health company Noom on Thursday announced it will offer a compounded GLP-1 drug as part of a new weight loss product that starts at $149. The treatment will feature compounded semaglutide, the same active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. Noom has offered weight loss programs for years, … Read more
Celebs have long been dishing out their top tricks for keeping trim, with the likes of Victoria Beckham sharing her rigorous eating habits to sustain her slender figure. John Goodman managed to shed an incredible 200 pounds by sticking to the famous Mediterranean diet. Meanwhile, star of stage and screen Mark Wahlberg credits a special … Read more
A medical expert has revealed five warning signs that you could be “silently suffering” from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), along with crucial steps to take before the condition worsens. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder affecting between five and 15 per cent of women globally, impacting not just reproductive health but also physical, mental, and … Read more
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a common condition linked to hormonal imbalances that affect the functioning of a woman’s ovaries and can cause a variety of symptoms. However, it often remains undiagnosed for years and general awareness about the condition is still relatively low. As we approach World PCOS Day on September 1, which … Read more
Switching up the milk in your daily brew could bring a host of health benefits, but one nutritionist has cautioned that not all alternatives are created equal. Given that the average Brit consumes three or more cups of tea each day, replacing traditional lactose milk with plant-based alternatives can significantly improve your health. In celebration of Plant Milk … Read more
Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime. But New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells had painted a more complicated picture. In a recent column, Wells announced he’s leaving the beat because the constant eating has led to obesity and other … Read more
It’s believed that over 25 percent of UK adults are obese, and a further 37 percent are overweight. This puts people at greater risk of life-limiting conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and numerous cancers. And while losing weight is a common aspiration for many people, this is a lot easier said than done. … Read more
