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As unregulated peptides grow in popularity, doctors warn of risks

  • Apr 24
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US child, teen obesity rates reach record high, CDC report finds

  • Feb 26

First pill form of weight-loss drug Wegovy to be made in Triangle

  • Jan 5
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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

  • May 6, 2025

Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?

  • Jan 15, 2025

Congressional hearing on weight loss drug puts NC in spotlight

  • Sep 25, 2024

Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC

  • Sep 24, 2024

Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound directly to consumers without insurance

  • Aug 27, 2024

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NC Pitmaster loses more than 500 pounds

  • Feb 10, 2024
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Food industry to create companion products to weight loss drugs

  • Dec 11, 2023
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New childhood obesity guidelines released by American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Jan 9, 2023
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Health and Fitness Fridays: Profile by Sanford program overview

  • Apr 9, 2021
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Health and Fitness Fridays: 3D Body Scan

  • Apr 2, 2021
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Health and Fitness Fridays: Benefits of working with a Profile by Sanford health coach

  • Mar 26, 2021
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Health and Fitness Fridays: Profile by Sanford member testimonial, a flexible plan that can fit into your life

  • Mar 19, 2021

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Barbra Streisand asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight

Streisand's comment on an Instagram photo of McCarthy had people talking.

  • May 1, 2024

Costco begins offering Ozempic prescriptions to some members

The warehouse retailer is now offering its US members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its low-cost health care partner Sesame.

  • Apr 3, 2024

Oprah Winfrey leaves WeightWatchers board, WW stock drops as weight loss medications gain popularity

WeightWatchers has faced more competition recently from GLP-1 prescriptions drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy sometimes used for weight loss.

  • Feb 29, 2024

Pitmaster who once weighed 819 lbs loses more than 500 pounds inspired after a fall in shower

"I hope this story reaches somebody where it helps them say, you know what? If he did it, I can do it."

  • Feb 11, 2024

How to decide if weight-loss drugs are for you

Here's how to decide if weight-loss drugs are right for you, according to experts.

  • Jan 24, 2024