One of the biggest concerns that people have when they decide to quit smoking is that they will gain weight. It is crucial to understand that even though it is common to experience weight gain after quitting smoking for the first time, the vast majority of people can effectively lose...

New research demonstrates that herbal supplements do not aid healthy weight loss. Researchers found inadequate evidence to recommend these "medicines" for weight loss in the first global evaluation of herbal supplements in nearly two decades. Over-the-counter weight-loss drugs may need to be prompted by healthcare practitioners "constantly" to direct patients...

For the first time in 13 years, the Food and Medicine Administration has approved the weight-loss drug Belviq in the United States. At least one weight-related condition must exist for this drug to be approved for treatment in obese adults (BMI of 30 kg/m2 or larger) and overweight adults (BMI...

Contrave (naltrexone and bupropion) one of the most popular prescription drugs used to treat chronic (long-term) obesity in individuals with at least one other weight-related disorder. It comprises naltrexone and bupropion. Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist. Antidepressant Bupropion Contrave's components target the brain's hunger and reward centers. They curb hunger...

Childhood obesity rates have tripled in the last couple of decades. They went up by 5% from the late 70s to 2016 (1). Because this is such an alarming trend, it is very important for parents to know how to address the situation and help their children with weight loss...