Weight loss
Coverage of Weight loss in the Nexus archive.
- Meet the women performing at-home liposuction on themselves with shady $95 kits to shed weight
Women are performing at-home liposuction using $95 kits to lose weight, bypassing professional medical procedures. The kits are described as 'shady,' raising concerns about safety and efficacy.
- Healthy Returns: Employers aren't expanding coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs – many are finding ways around it
Approximately 36% of employers provide coverage for GLP-1 obesity drugs for both diabetes and weight loss in 2025, unchanged from the previous year and up from 34% in 2024. Many employers are finding ways to avoid expanding this coverage.
- At 49, with a disastrous menopausal waistline, I lost 6st on Mounjaro. But the real miracle? I've not put a pound back on since I stopped jabbing. Here's how YOU can get the same result
A 49-year-old individual lost 6 stone (84 pounds) using Mounjaro injections for menopausal weight gain and maintained the weight loss after discontinuing the treatment. The article claims others can achieve similar results.
- I lost 126lbs in a year after I began taking this little-known 7-cent supplement. It killed all my cravings... and it can even tackle female facial hair and acne
The article claims the author lost 126lbs in a year using a 7-cent supplement that eliminated cravings and addressed female facial hair and acne.
- Inside Adele's transformation as cosmetic experts weigh in on star's drastic new look after she lost 100lbs and got 'addicted to exercise'
Adele has lost 100lbs and developed an 'addiction to exercise,' prompting cosmetic experts to comment on her drastic new look. The article focuses on her physical transformation and related lifestyle changes.
- ‘Suits’ alum Rick Hoffman shares ‘intense’ weight loss secrets behind slimdown
Rick Hoffman, known for his role in 'Suits,' shared details about his recent weight loss journey. He posted a mirror selfie to showcase his new slim physique.
- ‘Suits’ alum Rick Hoffman shares ‘intense’ weight loss secrets behind slimdown
Rick Hoffman, an actor from 'Suits,' shared his weight loss secrets and posted a mirror selfie showing his new look.
- 20 things you probably believe about weight loss that aren't quite right
The article highlights the discrepancy between common beliefs about weight loss and scientific evidence, explaining that this gap contributes to the failure of many weight loss approaches.
- How to lose weight WITHOUT giving up alcohol: I'm a 48-year-old drinks expert and these are my secrets to beating booze bloat as a wine lover - and the high-calorie summer drink you MUST avoid (and no, it's not Aperol!)
The article provides weight loss strategies for maintaining alcohol consumption, focusing on avoiding a high-calorie summer drink (not Aperol) and tips to combat 'booze bloat' from a self-identified drinks expert.
- Medicare Is Now Covering Some GLP-1s for Weight-Loss for $50. Here's What to Know
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 agonists for weight loss at a reduced cost of $50 for eligible older Americans. The federal government began offering these medications to certain Medicare beneficiaries this week, making previously expensive treatments more affordable.
- Doctor issues stark warning about stopping GLP-1s cold turkey... and reveals vital plan to follow to keep weight off after the jabs
A doctor warns against abruptly discontinuing GLP-1s and outlines a critical plan to maintain weight loss after the jabs.
- How to get rid of your saggy skin for good: So many suffer from loose or stretchy skin after losing weight... now our leading expert reveals the non-surgical remedies that work and those that are a waste of money
The article discusses non-surgical remedies for saggy skin after weight loss, highlighting effective solutions and those that are a waste of money. It emphasizes that many people suffer from loose or stretchy skin post-weight loss and offers expert insights.
- Stress less, snack less: These two supplements can help you lose weight — here’s how
The article discusses two supplements that may aid in weight loss by reducing stress-induced snacking. It highlights the connection between stress and unhealthy eating habits, suggesting these supplements can help manage both.
- The 75p supplement that could turbo-charge your weight loss: Drug-free pill can mimic the effect of weight-loss jabs by silencing food cravings
A drug-free 75p supplement may mimic the effects of weight-loss injections by reducing food cravings, potentially enhancing weight loss efforts.
- Millions of Americans can get Medicare to cover GLP-1s for weight loss starting this week. Here’s how much it costs.
Millions of Americans can now get Medicare coverage for GLP-1 drugs to treat weight loss starting this week. Previously, Medicare only covered these drugs for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and stroke or heart-attack risk.
- What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
An endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University states that eating five to six small meals daily does not lead to greater weight loss compared to three balanced meals. Dr. Anna Beth Bradley explains that meal frequency does not accelerate metabolism or improve weight loss outcomes, and more frequent meals may increase hunger. The approach's popularity was based on managing blood sugar and energy levels, but frequency alone is not a determining factor for weight loss.
- What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
An endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Anna Beth Bradley, states that eating five to six small meals daily does not lead to greater weight loss compared to three balanced meals when calorie and macronutrient intake are equal. She notes that more frequent meals may increase hunger and not boost metabolism, and meal frequency alone does not determine weight loss success.
- What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
An endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University states that eating five to six small meals daily does not lead to greater weight loss compared to three balanced meals when calorie and macronutrient intake are equal. Frequent meals may increase hunger and not boost metabolism, contrary to its popularity for managing blood sugar and energy levels.
- Lose a stone in 4 weeks with NO calorie counting: It's not too late to reset for summer and you don't have to cut out wine! Just follow top nutritionist GABRIELA PEACOCK'S guide on what to eat and when
The article promotes a weight loss method claiming to help lose a stone (14 pounds) in four weeks without calorie counting or cutting out wine. It references nutritionist Gabriela Peacock's guide on diet timing and food choices.
- Battle of the diet pills: Everything you need to know about the new daily tablets - from side effects to cost. And crucially... which one will help you lose the most weight
The article compares new daily diet pills, focusing on their side effects, cost, and effectiveness in weight loss.
- Oral GLP-1 pill delivers nearly 12 percent weight loss in 36 weeks, study finds
A study found that an oral GLP-1 pill resulted in nearly 12 percent weight loss over 36 weeks. The drug works by stimulating insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and increasing satisfaction.
- GLP-1 drugs led to weight loss and reversed depression-like behavior in mice
GLP-1 drugs caused weight loss and reversed depression-like behavior in mice, according to a study. The findings were highlighted in a blog post and discussed on a news commentary platform.
- Billi Mucklow shows off her incredible 18lbs weight loss in gym snaps - after the breakdown of her marriage to footballer Andy Carroll
Billi Mucklow showcased her 18lbs weight loss in gym photos following the end of her marriage to footballer Andy Carroll. The article highlights her weight loss achievement in the context of personal life changes.
- I spent 20 years yo-yo dieting but at 43, I've finally managed to lose 6 stone... by leaving my husband. These are the seven changes that transformed my life - and body...
A 43-year-old woman lost 6 stone by leaving her husband and implementing seven lifestyle changes, ending 20 years of yo-yo dieting.
- How to safely supercharge your Ozempic weight loss for summer vacation: Doctor-backed rules on double dosing… precisely what you must keep eating and when… and common myths that slow progress
The article provides doctor-backed strategies to enhance Ozempic weight loss for summer vacation, including guidelines on double dosing, dietary recommendations, and debunking myths that hinder progress.
- I lost 4st on Mounjaro, but my once thick and glossy hair was wrecked. I tried expensive shampoos and treatments but nothing worked. Then I started taking this supplement, with a wonder ingredient, and it's transformed my looks
A person lost 4 stone using Mounjaro but experienced significant hair thinning. Expensive hair treatments failed, but a supplement containing a specific ingredient improved their hair condition.
- Dietitians urge caution over 'nature's Ozempic' as people take desperate measures to lose weight
Dietitians are cautioning against the use of a natural alternative to Ozempic, a weight loss drug, as individuals resort to extreme methods to shed pounds. The term 'nature's Ozempic' highlights concerns about unverified remedies being used for weight management.
- Can Monthly Dosing With Novel GLP-1 Maintain Weight Loss?
Updated phase II data from the VESPER program showed that patients achieved weight loss with weekly doses of the investigational GLP-1 agonist berobenatide. The study, presented at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting, is exploring whether monthly dosing can maintain these results.
- Incredible truth about simple steak and sauerkraut diet that helped RFK lose 20lbs in 30 days: Experts reveal how you can slim down FAST, banish stubborn belly fat... but warn of one major drawback
RFK lost 20lbs in 30 days following a steak and sauerkraut diet. Experts explain how the diet can help eliminate belly fat quickly but caution about a significant drawback.
- Gemma Collins turns heads in a blue bikini as she flogs her clothes on Vinted for £10 after losing 3.5st and dropping from a size 26 to a size 20
Gemma Collins is selling clothes on Vinted for £10 after losing 3.5 stone and reducing her size from 26 to 20. She drew attention in a blue bikini while promoting her items.
- Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits
GLP-1 drugs are being studied for expanded health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss, including cancer prevention and addiction treatment. However, scientific understanding of their full potential remains incomplete.
- After losing 2.5 stone, my neck was sagging and I had no chin. I didn't even recognise myself. This is the non-surgical, two-hour treatment that transformed my face and gave me my jawline back
After losing 2.5 stone, the individual experienced sagging neck and loss of chin definition. A non-surgical, two-hour treatment restored their jawline and facial appearance.
- Chanelle Hayes shows off her 9st weight loss in nude underwear after ditching her nursing job to be an OnlyFans model
Chanelle Hayes showcases her 9st weight loss in nude underwear following her transition from a nursing career to modeling on OnlyFans.
- Up to 14M Medicare patients could be eligible for GLP-1s for just $50 a month — here’s who qualifies
Up to 14 million Medicare patients may qualify for GLP-1 drugs at $50 a month for weight loss. These drugs were previously available for diabetes but are now accessible for weight loss under Medicare.
- The peptide boom: how the US got hooked on unregulated ‘miracle’ drugs | On the Ground
Thousands of people in the US are injecting unregulated peptides, marketed for weight loss, muscle growth, and younger-looking skin, despite being labeled 'not for human consumption'. These substances are readily available online and popular among those disillusioned with traditional healthcare, as the article investigates the reasons behind the trend and the contents of these 'miracle' drugs.
- At 56, I was appalled by my barrel-shaped meno-belly. Then I discovered this simple diet and lost 12lbs in two weeks. Within three months I went from a size 16 to 8 - and I'm eating MORE than before. This is what you need to do
A 56-year-old individual lost 12lbs in two weeks and dropped from a size 16 to 8 by following a specific diet, despite eating more than before. The transformation occurred over three months and focused on addressing a 'barrel-shaped meno-belly'.
- Pennington Biomedical seeks volunteers for weight-loss study
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center are conducting a clinical trial to study the effects of a new hormone-based drug on metabolism and weight loss in adults with a BMI of 30 or higher.
- GLP-1s drugs like Ozempic may actually boost fertility in men: study
A study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may improve male fertility by aiding weight loss, which is linked to increased testosterone and better sperm quality in obese individuals.
- Want obesity drugs covered by insurance? Telehealth companies have a big say
Telehealth companies provide lifestyle support to help individuals taking obesity drugs achieve weight loss success. Employers, however, are pressuring these telehealth providers to restrict spending on the drugs.
- Should we really be cutting out sugar from our diets... or is it just a myth? As new study suggests avoiding it won't help you lose weight, and could even increase your risk of disease
A new study suggests avoiding sugar may not aid weight loss and could potentially increase disease risk, challenging common dietary advice to cut out sugar.