Health experts speak on weight loss goals as a New Year's resolution
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
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Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
WeightWatchers, founded in 1963, has struggled to shed debt and cope with the emergence of weight loss drugs.
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
The investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from Boar's Head continues, Eli Lilly is cutting the price of its weight loss drug Zepp and the number of "401k millionaires" is growing.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
Michigan's largest insurance company said it will begin eliminating coverage of various weight loss drugs next year.
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
From the Ozempic "ripple effect" to health tech and more, experts share their predictions for 2024 wellness trends.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Experts say the drugs can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for a problem called pulmonary aspiration, which can cause dangerous lung damage, infections and even death.
A personal injury law firm filed a suit against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co., the manufacturers of Ozempic and Mounjaro.
The report from the World Obesity Federation also predicts childhood obesity could more than double compared to 2020 levels.
The suspect allegedly put the red Milwaukee nail gun in his pants before leaving the store, according to authorities.
With the passage of the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill," many of those families will now deal with major changes to the SNAP's eligibility restrictions and work requirements.
A popular roller-skating rink in Waterford Township is back open after it suffered serious storm damage last year and customers are ready to roll once again.
The woman says she and her son are forced to sleep in the front room instead of their bedrooms at the Falcon Crest Apartments because it's cold.
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
The suspect allegedly put the red Milwaukee nail gun in his pants before leaving the store, according to authorities.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
With the passage of the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill," many of those families will now deal with major changes to the SNAP's eligibility restrictions and work requirements.
Two people were critically injured in the aftermath of a shooting early New Year's Day in the parking lot of a bar in Garden City,
A popular roller-skating rink in Waterford Township is back open after it suffered serious storm damage last year and customers are ready to roll once again.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Several Michigan residents, including Dylan Larkin with the Red Wings, have been named to the roster for the 2026 U.S. Olympic hockey teams.
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
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With the passage of the Trump administration’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," many Michigan families will now deal with major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s eligibility restrictions and work requirements.
Rolladium Family Fun Center in Waterford Township recently reopened for the first time since suffering storm damage in April 2025.
A single mother in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, is fed up and wants answers after she says she's been living without heat in her apartment since mid-December.
A potential New Year's Eve terror attack inspired by ISIS was thwarted in North Carolina, authorities announced Friday. A suspect is in custody, accused of planning to attack a grocery store and a fast food restaurant in the town of Mint Hill, which is located near Charlotte.