• Dr. Crandall to Newsmax: New Food Pyramid Targets Obesity
  
  The federal government is rolling out what health officials are calling the most significant reset of U.S. nutrition policy in years, unveiling a major overhaul of the long-standing food pyramid. The changes mark a dramatic shift away from decades of dietary advice.
• Amazon Pharmacy Selling Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
  
  Amazon Pharmacy said on Friday it now offers Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill through insurance plans as well as through a cash-pay option. Eligible customers with ?commercial insurance may pay $25 for a one-month supply, while ?customers without insurance can access the Wegovy...
• Study: Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic
  
  People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds. Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that most people returned to their starting weight within...
• Yoga May Speed Recovery from Opioid Withdrawal
  
  Adding yoga to regular treatment can help speed recovery from opioid withdrawal, a small Indian study suggests. Combining standard buprenorphine therapy with yoga helped people recover from opioid withdrawal almost twice as fast as the drug alone, researchers found. During...
• Dr. Oz on Alcohol: 'Don't Have It for Breakfast'
  
  The new federal guidelines on alcohol announced on Wednesday have dropped specific recommendations on alcohol consumption, stating that instead, people should drink in moderation. The guidelines, which are updated every five years, provide language on alcohol moderation...
• Mobility Exercises Key to Healthy Aging
  
  As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your...
• Exercise as Effective as Therapy, Antidepressants
  
  Depressed folks might benefit as much from working out as they would from resting on a therapist's couch, a new evidence review says. Exercise appears to relieve symptoms of depression to an extent similar to psychological therapy, researchers reported Jan. 7 in the journal...
• New Dietary Guidelines Address Processed Food, Sugar
  
  Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary...
• AI-Powered Sleeve Detects Frailty Signs in Seniors
  
  An experimental AI-powered mesh sleeve can detect subtle signs of frailty among the elderly, researchers say. The soft mesh sleeve, worn around the lower thigh, monitors a senior's walking patterns, researchers recently reported in the journal Nature Communications. An AI...
• FDA to Limit Regulation of Health, Fitness Wearables
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday ?that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.The guidance, along with comments from FDA Commissioner...
• GLP-1 Drugs May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
  
  Ozempic and Wegovy might help people avoid colon cancer as well as promote weight loss or control diabetes, a new study says. People who took a GLP-1 drug were 36% less likely to get colon cancer than people who took aspirin, according to findings scheduled for presentation...
• This Beverage Builds Better Bones
  
  If you're a tea drinker, your daily cup may be doing more than keeping you warm. New research suggests that drinking tea may help support bone health, particularly in older women. A recent study found that women over age 65 who regularly drank tea had slightly higher hip...
• 5 Winter Fruits That Fight Inflammation, Illness
  
  Inflammation tends to rise during the winter months, and with the coldest part of the year ahead, experts recommend filling your grocery cart with colorful, seasonal fruits that can help calm inflammation while delivering important nutrients that support immune...
• Study: Airline Water Safety Raises Red Flags
  
  If you order coffee or tea on a flight, you may want to think twice. A 2026 airline water study found that drinking water quality can vary sharply from one airline to another, and that many carriers still fail to meet federal safety standards meant to protect passengers and...
• Grocery Costs Drop up to 8% for GLP-1 Users
  
  There's a hidden economic benefit to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, researchers say: Lower grocery bills for families.
• Novo Launches Sale of Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
  
  Denmark's Novo Nordisk will offer its 1.5 and 4 milligram Wegovy weight-loss pills at $149 per month to self-paying patients in the United States from January 5, it said on ?Monday. It will from the same date offer the highest doses of the drug ?pill, of 9 and 25...
• GLP-1 Drugs Help Quell Asthma in Overweight Teens
  
  Severe asthma attacks can be cut in half among teens with excess weight by taking cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. Half as many teens needed asthma treatment at an emergency room if they were on a GLP-1 drug, researchers reported...
• Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters
  
  Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in more than 20 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 64 people have been infected with a rare strain of...
• 3 Foods Proven to Ease Constipation
  
  Holiday time is hectic, and you may not be eating all the right foods to keep your digestive system humming. At least 2.5 million people in the U.S. see their doctor for constipation often caused by not eating enough fiber, inadequate hydration, medication side effects, and...
• Be Aware of Elevated Cortisol Symptoms
  
  Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a key role in regulating metabolism, immune function, and the body's response to stress. Often called the "stress hormone," cortisol naturally rises and falls throughout the day and increases during physical or...
• The Condition That Causes Your Gut to Stall
  
  Does it sometimes feel like your supper is sitting like a boulder in your gut? You may have a condition called gastroparesis. About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder, which causes the stomach to empty slowly, according to the National Institutes of Health. "Patients...
• Make New Year's Resolutions That Stick
  
  New Year's resolutions often fall apart because people set ambitious goals without a clear plan or realistic steps to achieve them. In fact, a Forbes Health/One Poll survey found that the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months. Only 8% of respondents stick with their...
• How Your Body Changes During Dry January
  
  Many people participate in Dry January each year, and recent surveys suggest millions of Americans attempt to give up alcohol for the month. In 2025, an estimated 15% of U.S. adults considered taking part, reflecting growing interest in mindful drinking and overall...
• YouGov Poll: Health, Money Dominate New Year's Resolutions
  
  About 3 in 10 U.S. adults plan to make a New Year's resolution or set a goal for 2026, according to a new YouGov poll, with exercise and personal well-being topping the list as Americans head into the new year.
• Science-Backed Strategies to Fend Off Winter Illness
  
  Most people know the basics for avoiding infection, such as washing hands frequently and covering coughs and sneezes. But research has identified several lesser-known strategies that can also help protect your health during the winter months. what experts...

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