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Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

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Weight loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group

A recent study suggests GLP-1-related weight loss may improve some women’s relationships and employment status. Rebecca Diamond, professor of economics at Harvard University in Boston, independently published research that found an association between weight-loss medications and a change in women’s social and economic outcomes. Diamond used the Understanding America Study, a panel survey from the University of Southern California, … Read more

WHO updates dementia guidance: a new risk factor, supplements to avoid and a hearing loss must

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WHO updates dementia guidance: a new risk factor, supplements to avoid and a hearing loss must

You’re going to want to remember this. Around the world, more than 57 million people are living with dementia, and nearly 10 million more are diagnosed each year. While there is currently no cure, research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable health and lifestyle factors. … Read more

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

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‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

It’s the sickest way to get slim.   When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season.  “Me when I heard … Read more

Scientists uncover new protein that could change the future of weight loss and fat burning

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Scientists uncover new protein that could change the future of weight loss and fat burning

Could a single protein hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments? Mitch, please! That’s what scientists are saying and hoping after discovering the surprising role of MTCH2 —  a protein they’ve nicknamed Mitch — that appears to have a major influence on how cells manage energy and store fat. In a new … Read more

Counting calories doesn’t always add up to equal weight loss — here’s what to do about it

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Counting calories doesn’t always add up to equal weight loss — here’s what to do about it

BOSTON — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting … Read more

Country singer Nate Smith drops 70 pounds, sets new weight loss goal after years of breathlessness on stage

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Country singer Nate Smith drops 70 pounds, sets new weight loss goal after years of breathlessness on stage

Nate Smith is a new man thanks to his weight loss journey. The country music star admitted he used to feel out of breath performing simple tasks, but losing more than 70 pounds has given him his life back. While attending the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University’s Tight Ends & Friends Concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville last month, … Read more

Exclusive | New Yorkers are bonding over loss — and cardio — in ‘Grief, Sweat, & Tears’ workout classes

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Exclusive | New Yorkers are bonding over loss — and cardio — in ‘Grief, Sweat, & Tears’ workout classes

It’s an exclusive club no one wants to be a member of. That’s how several people explained why they were at a “Grief, Sweat, & Tears” event this spring, at which about 25 men and women met up for a double-header barre and spin class. When everyone gathered in the lobby to chat afterward, sweaty … Read more

Morgan Riddle stuns at World Cup amid ex-Taylor Fritz’s Halle Open loss

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Morgan Riddle stuns at World Cup amid ex-Taylor Fritz’s Halle Open loss

Tennis’ 2026 Terra Wortmann Open (aka the Halle Open, as it’s played in Halle, Germany) included two American standouts in the final match on the morning of June 21. These were Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Ultimately, it was Tiafoe who secured the victory, defeating Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to capture what’s arguably the biggest tournament … Read more

Cruise passengers learn diet trick on board that woman credits for her weight loss: ‘The only thing that ever worked for me’

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Cruise passengers learn diet trick on board that woman credits for her weight loss: ‘The only thing that ever worked for me’

A cruise designed for people who follow low-carbohydrate diets is teaching passengers the eating approach one woman says helped her lose weight — and keep it off — after decades of trying. Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss.  Hubbs said this type of eating is … Read more

I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

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I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

A doctor is calling out some popular but problematic pieces of dieting advice. With nearly 3 in 4 US adults being obese or overweight many among us are thinking about healthy, sustainable ways to slim down. But according to one expert, there’s a handful of slim-down solutions that could be sabotaging your end game. According to one … Read more

Boom in protein coffee industry fueled by muscle loss concerns

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Boom in protein coffee industry fueled by muscle loss concerns

The latest functional beverage trend isn’t asking consumers to develop a new habit. It’s asking them to upgrade one they already have. As interest in protein consumption continues to grow, protein coffee has emerged as a popular way for consumers to combine two staples of their morning routine into a single drink. The concept has gained traction among fitness … Read more

Dak Prescott admits weight loss due to ‘stress’ after shocking breakup drama

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Dak Prescott admits weight loss due to ‘stress’ after shocking breakup drama

The offseason wasn’t easy on Dak Prescott. The Cowboys’ starting quarterback and ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos broke up in March, just one month ahead of their scheduled Italy wedding. “Stress may help lose a little weight here and there,” Prescott said with a laugh Tuesday when asked about his offseason. “I’m kidding. I’m going to … Read more

Exclusive | People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss

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Exclusive | People are getting surgery to fix their ‘floppy,’ old-looking ‘Ozempic earlobes’ after GLP-1 weight loss

Ear we go again.  In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, is a fast and easy way to give ears back their “youthful” appearance. “It seems so random, but … Read more

Stephen A. Smith flaunts rare shirtless picture, displays weight loss on ‘First Take’

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Stephen A. Smith flaunts rare shirtless picture, displays weight loss on ‘First Take’

Stephen A. Smith showed off his weight loss in quite an interesting way. On Thursday morning’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take” in San Antonio, the host showed shirtless pictures of himself from both the COVID-19 pandemic and currently. Smith first showed a picture of himself from four years ago where he said he was nearly … Read more

Researchers identify additional victims from infamous Arctic disaster around 180 years ago: ‘Catastrophic loss’

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Researchers identify additional victims from infamous Arctic disaster around 180 years ago: ‘Catastrophic loss’

Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis. The new research, shedding light on one of history’s most infamous Arctic tragedies, was led by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.  The identified remains include William Orren, … Read more

Exclusive | The weirdest GLP-1 side effect yet? The bizarre way weight loss drugs are messing with people’s hearing

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Exclusive | The weirdest GLP-1 side effect yet? The bizarre way weight loss drugs are messing with people’s hearing

Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more

LeBron James salutes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as couple support Cavaliers in Game 3 loss to Knicks

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LeBron James salutes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as couple support Cavaliers in Game 3 loss to Knicks

Game recognized game between LeBron James, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The Lakers star and Cavaliers icon shouted out the power couple on Instagram as they sat courtside for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between Cleveland and the Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Kelce was wearing the LeBron 7 MVP … Read more

E.l.f Beauty reversing tariff price increases amid customer ‘suffering,’ sales drop and $49.4M loss

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E.l.f Beauty reversing tariff price increases amid customer ‘suffering,’ sales drop and .4M loss

Those inflated costs were elf-ing up business.  Cosmetics and skincare company e.l.f. Beauty is finally giving beauty buffs a break, reversing its tariff-fueled price increases to quell the “suffering” of cash-strapped customers amid the gas crisis.  “We’ve seen units drop off a bit more in the last few months as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher … Read more

Fauxzempic boom: Why experts say some weight loss supplements actually work — while others don’t

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Fauxzempic boom: Why experts say some weight loss supplements actually work — while others don’t

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. For the last few years, it seems like Ozempic has been the main drug calling the shots in weight loss. But now, some health experts — and hordes of social … Read more

The number of steps you need to walk a day to maintain weight loss — no, it’s not 10,000

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The number of steps you need to walk a day to maintain weight loss — no, it’s not 10,000

Permission to take things down a step. Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI), a measurement used to categorize healthy and unhealthy weight. But while 10,000 steps is sold as the magic number to achieve weight loss, … Read more