What are the hidden costs of weight loss for Americans? By Talker News Jan 22, 2026 4 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save i yunmai By Talker For many Americans, the cost of trying to lose weight extends well beyond the scale. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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