weight loss Archive — Page 1 of 1

Analog bathroom scale with a black textured platform and a round dial showing weight markings.
October 17, 2023

Tirzepatide trial shows additional 21.1% weight loss following intensive lifestyle intervention

A Vanderbilt clinical trial evaluating the injectable prescription medication tirzepatide, showed an additional 21.1% weight loss after intensive lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity or who were overweight with weight-related comorbidities, excluding Type 2 diabetes.

By Jill Clendening
A transparent medical syringe is embedded diagonally in the bullseye of a black-and-yellow dartboard. Measurement markings are visible on the syringe.
November 3, 2020

New treatment for a rare obesity

Diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as exenatide (Byetta), are a promising and safe treatment for a rare form of obesity.

By Bill Snyder
Close-up of a person holding a smartphone, with floating chat-message icons above the device.
September 21, 2020

Throwing weight around on the internet

What users mention in online weight loss forum tracks with how much weight they lose.

By Paul Govern