‘Yo-yo dieting’ may quietly harm women’s metabolism
Many people try to lose weight more than once in their lives. They diet, lose weight, then slowly gain it back. This pattern is...
New diabetes drug works faster and helps you lose weight
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
Berberine does not reduce belly or liver fat, study finds
A new study has found that taking berberine, a plant-based supplement, for six months did not reduce belly fat or liver fat in people...
Weight loss drugs online: what many people don’t realize before clicking ‘buy’
In recent years, weight loss drugs have become extremely popular, especially medications known as GLP-1 drugs. These medicines were first created to help people...
Mouth bacteria may hold key to preventing obesity
Scientists may have found a surprising new way to detect the early signs of obesity—by looking at the bacteria in our mouths.
A new study...
Whole foods help you eat more but consume fewer calories
A new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol, with help from top U.S. nutrition experts, has found that people who eat...
Surgery beats drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new study shows that for adults with type 2 diabetes, surgery is more effective than medication and lifestyle changes for reducing blood sugar...
A surprising drug may help people lose weight more easily
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug first designed for treating brain diseases and other illnesses might also help...
Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s...
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...