THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease after undergoing weight-loss surgery, researchers reported in Jan. 27 in the journal Nature Medicine.

Despite what the wellness industry might have you believe, there are no quick fixes, miracle cures or magic pills when it comes to weight loss. Losing weight requires dedication to a plan that supports long-term healthy habits.

Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.

An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.

A brand new candidate for weight-loss treatment is on the table, with scientists uncovering for the first time how a hormone produced by the hypothalamus during sleep has a direct impact on appetite regulation and metabolism.

Finally, there’s a risk that red light therapy may not work for you. “The amount of weight loss is modest at best,” Dr. Ali says. “If you do lose weight, it does tend to come back because the fat can deposit in other areas of the body.”

Telehealth provider will make its big game debut as the semaglutide shortage continues to sustain the firm’s lower-priced injectables.

Its weight-loss drug policy would fall to Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice to lead Medicare and Medicaid services. But this could mean a potential clash: Kennedy is a vocal critic of the weight-loss drugs while Oz is an ardent advocate.

Many celebrities have turned to Ozempic to lose weight over the last few years, but Lil Rel Howery isn't one of them. The actor opened up about his weight-loss journey during an appearance on TODAY during which he revealed his performance in the 2017 film "Get Out" inspired his recent mental and physical health journeys.

Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as effective as bariatric surgery.

Lizzo celebrated achieving a “weight release goal” in a recent Instagram photo. The singer opened up about reaching her weight loss goal and offered an inspiring message to fans. “Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to,