Lake County, Health and Human Sciences, will offer three educational programs in the coming weeks. All programs will be held at the Purdue Extension – Lake County office, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point ...

Healthy weight loss is all about finding the right balance between exercise and eating healthy, and a weight loss program can help you do that as you work to reach your health goals. However, it can ...

Studies show that losing as little as 5% of body weight can yield significant health benefits, including reducing obesity-associated conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep ...

MALAGA, Spain—Patients with obesity treated with the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) can achieve weight loss in the real world similar to what has ...

States increasingly struggling to cover the rising cost of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound are searching for ways to get out from under the budgetary squeeze that took them by ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

With an emphasis on whole foods, the DASH diet is clinically proven to help improve a host of health issues from diabetes to ...

One in eight Americans has taken a GLP-1 medication, according to a KFF Health Tracking poll. Formally known as glucagon-like peptide-1, GLP-1s are injectable prescription drugs that can be used to ...

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Weight loss medications may help older adults lose and manage their weight. The drugs may work by decreasing your appetite or helping you feel fuller for longer. For best results, combine weight loss ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...