Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.

Ese Milan was shocked when a doctor told her she weighed over 400 pounds at age 22. She started working out but chose surgery to really shed pounds.

In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping weight loss drugs might improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health care.

A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.