Weight loss
‘Ozempic alternatives’ are everywhere. Here’s what you should know
Supplements promising similar results to Ozempic have taken over social media, but the TGA and health experts have concerns.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Latest
‘Just say fat’: Why the host of this hit podcast isn’t afraid of the F-word
Fat activist and host of the podcast, Maintenance Phase, Aubrey Gordon, is the subject of a new documentary.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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Jobs
WeightWatchers Australia forced to shed staff as Ozempic effect takes toll
Oprah Winfrey’s abrupt break with WeightWatchers this year pointed to the company’s struggles amid a new generation of weight-loss drugs. Now its Australian arm is taking a hit.
- by Colin Kruger and Jessica Yun
Opinion
Obesity
I’m glad she told me I was fat. Otherwise, I’d be dead
I worry we are becoming so fearful of fat shaming that we won’t confront the full weight of this epidemic.
- by Jenna Price
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Diet
The fad diet linked to an increasing risk of chronic disease
Carb cutting has become a global trend, endorsed by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, and credited with quick weight loss and blood sugar management. But a new Victorian study raises concerns about type 2 diabetes.
- by Jewel Topsfield and Henrietta Cook
Testosterone boosters are popular among fit men. But are they safe?
Many healthy middle-aged men also see testosterone boosters as an anti-ageing strategy to restore their lean muscle, strength, sex drive and energy. They come with risks.
- by Sarah Berry
‘Incorrect and damaging’: Babies as young as six months put on diets
Health professionals are often getting it wrong when it comes to our children’s weight, providing damaging advice, says obesity expert Dr Nick Fuller.
- by Sarah Berry
What’s behind the Ozempic baby boom?
If the buzz is to be believed, women now have access to a medication that can not only help shed weight but can also calm fertility panic.
- by Miranda Levy
Intermittent fasting over two days can help people with Type 2 diabetes
A recent study involved more than 330 overweight and obese adults who had recently been diagnosed with the medical condition.
- by Anahad O’Connor
Opinion
Opinion
Jelena Dokic has lost 20 kilos. If only she could shed the trolls
By deciding to lose weight, the former tennis champ turned commentator is still inundated with online body commentary.
- by Hannah Vanderheide
What are the health risks of using Ozempic for weight loss?
When Oprah was rushed to hospital, many assumed it was linked to her use of weight-loss drugs. But is that fair?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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