Waist size and body fat matter more than BMI alone
A major new study suggests that doctors may need to rethink the way obesity is diagnosed. For decades, body mass index, known as BMI,...
Your brain keeps working after exercise—and it may help you get fitter
People often think exercise is mainly about muscles, sweat, and burning calories. But scientists are discovering that exercise may also change the brain in...
People Who Lost the Most Weight on Glp-1 Drugs Had Much Lower Health Risks
Popular weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Millions of people...
Listening to music while exercising may help increase endurance
Scientists in Finland have discovered that listening to personally chosen music during hard exercise may help people continue working out much longer before becoming...
Popular weight-loss drug may cause hidden muscle loss
Many people are now using weight-loss drugs to help manage obesity and improve their health. One of the most popular medicines is semaglutide, a...
What really happens inside your body after 7-day fasting
Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years in many cultures and religions around the world. Some people fast for spiritual reasons, while others...
Study finds bigger weight loss with Ozempic and similar drugs may protect health
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) suggests that people who lose more weight while taking popular GLP-1 medications may...
Exercise may train the brain as much as the body
Most people think exercise mainly strengthens muscles, improves heart health, and helps control weight. But scientists are now discovering that physical activity may also...
Why some people with sleep apnea benefit more popular weight loss drug
Researchers have discovered that certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may experience much greater benefits from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than others.
The...
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...