Weight Loss

Looking for an easy way to jump-start weight loss and improve health? “Just take two tablespoons of olive oil every morning,” suggests Chef Maria Loi, a nutrition expert and host of the PBS program The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets. She recently made headlines by urging employees of her New York City restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, to test this simple trick …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomarkers of metabolic health one year later, according to the results of a new study. The research used data from the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) and represents a collaboration between University of Bristol, …

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eating a low-calorie version of the Mediterranean diet can help people lose body fat and lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. FG Trade/Getty Images As people age, they tend to gain belly fat while also losing muscle. These changes in body composition are linked with metabolic syndrome. However, a reduced-energy Mediterranean diet and increased …

Are you carrying a few extra pounds? You’re not alone. The scale has nudged up for many of us during the past year, which was filled with so much uncertainty and trauma. The best weight loss programs for women can help you shed inches and start the New Year feeling great and filled with confidence. Whether fitting into your favorite …

DALLAS — A real-world virtual obesity treatment program that involved use of GLP-1 receptor agonists with intensive lifestyle interventions led to robust and sustained weight loss, according to an analysis of a cohort study. At 12 months, there was an average weight loss of 16.2% of body weight, with results sustained up to 24 months, reported Donna Ryan, MD, of …

Share on PinterestThe injectable drug Mounjaro performed well in a weight loss clinical trial. Design by MNT; Photography by The Washington Post/Getty Images Study participants lost a total of 26% of body weight when drug therapy was combined with lifestyle intervention. Mounjaro, or tripeptide, is approved for treating type 2 diabetes but can also be prescribed off-label for weight loss. …

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Brenda Halsey, 49, knew something was wrong when she started having vision problems in her left eye in November 2004. Those problems turned out to be symptoms of multiple sclerosis. For years, MS only caused minor issues. …

The makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are racing to prove that the incredibly popular drugs have health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes. Doing so, they say, will make it easier for patients to get insurance to cover the pricey medications.  Clinical trials are underway to see whether the drugs can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney …