By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss. The drug has faced public backlash over its high price,…
By Evan Bush The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for patients seeking to treat obesity. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration on Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to…
Dieting Expert, Dr. Stanford Owen with ShotsN'Shakes, is here to talk about setting yourself up with the right tools for a successful weight loss journey.
Dr. Stanford Owen with ShotsN'Shakes is here to talk about meal planning and diet strategy. What foods should you remove completely, and which should you consider adding…
Our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member spotlight for October is on Pause Pain & Wellness Medical Cannabis Clinic in Gulfport. The clinic offers screenings for medical marijuana cards, pain…
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on…
The majority of people in ICU with COVID-19 are obese or morbidly obsess. With Mississippi ranking in the top 10 states for obesity and obesity related illnesses now might be the time to get a handle on your health. The…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort partnered with Anytime Fitness in D’Iberville for five weeks to provide their staff with the chance to challenge their fitness and health with the Biggest Winner Weight Loss Challenge. Yesterday, after lots of long and…
Mississippi weighs in at the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation. But, some South Mississippians are fighting back ... And winning the battle to get their weight down, their confidence up and their health better. News 25's Lindsey…
Well there’s never a bad time of year to kick it in gear and start getting in shape. Let’s Go Gulf Coast is hosting their Lighten Up program once again at the Singing River Healthplex. The program focuses on making…
All eyes are on a Harrison Central High School coach and his incredible journey to good health. Assistant football coach Robert Browne was recently featured in “Men’s Health” magazine showcasing his inspiring body transformation, one the magazine calls ‘jaw-dropping.’ He…
Many Coast residents woke up this morning ready to stick to their New Year’s resolution to get into shape and shed some pounds. Studies show whipping yourself into shape is annually the number one resolution anyone makes to start the…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Danielle Emery about the Salvation Army Kroc Center, Holiday Shape Up Program starting November 30th to January 11th.
News 25’s Bryan Kennedy caught up with a Coast author who is taking a new route to weight loss that starts with your mind instead of your stomach.
Singing River Health System's (S.R.H.S.) Healthplex is launching their third annual Shape Up Pascagoula.