Weight loss drugs better than yoga, exercise? Bill Gates says meds more effective than lifestyle changes

Weight loss drugs better than yoga, exercise? Bill Gates says meds more effective than lifestyle changes

Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, has said the global obesity crisis is one problem money simply can’t solve. Appearing on entrepreneur Raj Shamani’s podcast, Figuring Out, Gates stressed the difficulty of creating lasting behaviour change in societies grappling with weight-related health issues. “You know, there’s a lot of talk about obesity,” Gates…

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'I am a nepo baby... but not just that': Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe gets candid about the pressure behind the privilege

‘I am a nepo baby… but not just that’: Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe gets candid about the pressure behind the privilege

Phoebe Gates, the 22-year-old daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, may have grown up in one of the world’s most recognizable families, but she’s making it clear—carving out an identity beyond the Gates name comes with its own set of challenges. As she steps into the spotlight with her new podcast Burnouts, co-hosted with climate…

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On Microsoft's 50th Birthday, founder Bill Gates shares the 'Washington mistake' he made

On Microsoft’s 50th Birthday, founder Bill Gates shares the ‘Washington mistake’ he made

Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates is interviewed by host Brenda Song during a 50th Anniversary event at Microsoft headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond) Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, and co-founder Bill Gates sat down with current CEO Satya Nadella. Among all the conversations, he…

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Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe, 22, reveals 'nepo baby' anxiety as she announces slick new business venture that could make her millions

Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe, 22, reveals ‘nepo baby’ anxiety as she announces slick new business venture that could make her millions

Bill Gates’ youngest daughter Phoebe is shaping up to be a mogul in her own right. The 22-year-old Stanford grad launched a new podcast on Tuesday, on which she teased the launch of her forthcoming “sustainable” shopping website, Phia. The podcast, titled The Burnouts, is hosted by Phoebe and her business partner, Sophia Kianni. During…

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