After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
After 30 years of struggling with her weight, Sara Tornincasa of Cartersville, Georgia, has lost 150 pounds in the last 18 months, thanks to weight loss surgery and completely rethinking how she eats and exercises.
After losing 150+ pounds, Cherokee County woman undergoes excess skin removal surgery
After losing more than 150 pounds, Felicia Zorn of Holly Springs was left with sagging skin around her waist. So, she decided to do something about it.
Gwinnett County Schools champion education approach to combat youth vaping crisis
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
Choosing the right weight loss plan can be tricky | These tips from an obesity physician might help
Many of us have tried diets and weight-loss programs, some successful, others not so much.
David Beckham's $10M lawsuit against Mark Wahlberg's fitness company will go to trial
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's companies will battle it out in court over money the English soccer star claims F45 owes him.
'I feel blessed': Delta pilot survives stroke, returns to flying again
Jeff Vickers was supposed to be alone in a Lima, Peru, hotel room on the morning of February 20, 2021. Instead, after being exposed to a COVID-19-positive crew member, the Delta Airlines Captain was at quarantining at home in Peachtree City. That change of plans likely saved Vickers' life.
Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
Two sleep specialists are revealing essential ingredients for high-quality sleep.
No link between Ozempic and suicide, EU drug regulators say
It's the latest group to conclude there's no known tie between obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and suicide.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
‘Ozempic babies’: Is the weight loss drug leading to surprise pregnancies?
Ozempic and Wegovy have steadily gained popularity for people trying to lose weight, but it's also being connected to another unexpected result: pregnancy.
How old are you really? Tests reveal your 'biological' age
Commercial tests can help you determine your biological age, the rate at which your cells are aging. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an Emory Healthcare internist, says, there are a lot of ways we can slow down the aging process.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men
A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.
What happens when you stop taking weight-loss injectables? An obesity doctor weighs in
Weight-loss injectables can help turn down the "food noise" in your head.
New Year's resolutions: Brain scientist has some advice if you're already struggling
New Year's resolutions are tricky. So we asked a brain scientist to help us get our goals back on track.
Fitness on the Field brings workouts inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Home Depot Backyard is kicking off its 2024 health and wellness programs by hosting the two-day Fitness on the Field event this evening and again on Wednesday, January 17th.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
3 years after diving accident, 21-year-old paralyze swimmer prepare for biggest challenge yet
Eden Schroeder has found her way back to the water she's always loved.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Metro Atlanta seniors work out with 'the Guru of Abs'
DaShaun Johnson — known to many as "the Guru of Abs" — has long been on a mission to help seniors live their best, healthiest lives.