Retatrutide helped trial participants lose up to 28.7% of their body weight, but experts warn about excessive weight loss.

The newly-approved device requires only that patients swallow it in their doctor's office to achieve weight loss, according to Allurion Technologies.

The data came from 22 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 2,000 participants. The research review was limited to people in the overweight or obese categories as measured by BMI.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone secreted after eating to stimulate insulin release and suppress glucagon, a ...

When it comes to how much weight is safe to lose at a given time, stick to one to two pounds per week, says Dr. Glickman. “Some people can shed weight more quickly in the first month after instituting ...

The Allurion gastric balloon can be swallowed in a 15-minute office visit and lead to a weight loss of up to 14 percent in 4 ...

“When you’re sleep-deprived or constantly changing your sleep pattern, your body often compensates by increasing hunger ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular, largely self-prescribed dietary strategy, with approximately 10 to 15 percent of U.S. adults practicing some form of it, and up to one in three report ...

Green tea is one of the best teas for weight loss because it helps oxidize fat. Learn how green tea and others support weight loss and which teas to choose here.

GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. But success brings a new question that millions of Americans are now ...

The gastric balloon is billed as an alternative for people with obesity who don’t want bariatric surgery or weight-loss drugs. How does it work and does it get the same results?

The latest medical science reveals that healthy weight loss doesn't require special genes, diets, or exercise programs. The ...