“Caloric restriction, or fasting, is one of the most well-established interventions for extending lifespan and improving ...

San Francisco-based pharmaceutical company OKAVA is investigating an implant that slowly releases a GLP-1 medication for up ...

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

The internet loves a rotund tabby. We call them “cute” or “chonky” and praise them as “absolute units.” But while they may be ...

Obesity isn’t just a human problem; around 60% of cats and dogs in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese. Now, a new treatment that started with humans may be making its way to our furry friends ...

The 50 cats in MEOW-1 will be given an implant smaller than a microchip. Some cats will receive a placebo, while others will ...

DEAR PET TALK: I have two cats. One slim, one, getting fatter by the day. How do I slim down the fat cat without depriving the slim cat? I have a regular life. I work. I go out. I can’t be here 24-7. ...

An odd contradiction has snuck into public view. Many people feel free to criticize anyone in the public eye (or out) who is seemingly above a certain BMI (even though that’s a poor stand-in for ...