Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss
A new study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has found that a low-fat vegan diet leads to more weight loss than the...
Eating within a time window may prevent diabetes and obesity
A new review has found that eating all your meals within a set time each day—called time-restricted eating—might help prevent type 2 diabetes and...
Transitioning from weight loss drugs to bariatric surgery
People who have used GLP-1 medications—such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro—often see big improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight.
But once they stop...
Weightlifting may beat running in fighting diabetes and obesity
Running is often praised for helping people stay fit and burn calories. But a new study suggests that lifting weights may be even better...
Common weight-loss drugs cause too much muscle loss in older adults and women
A popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide may work well for shedding pounds, but researchers are now warning that it might cause some people—especially older...
New pill may help people lose weight without diet or exercise
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world today. It can lead to serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes,...
Cholesterol drugs bring heart benefits but may harm lungs, brain and body weight
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol, especially as they get older. These drugs help reduce the risk of heart disease, high...
This popular cooking oil is fueling obesity in the U.S.
Soybean oil is the most commonly used cooking oil in the United States. You’ll find it in countless processed foods, from salad dressings to...
How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
This weight loss drug can help prevent heart disease
A major new study has found that a drug called semaglutide can greatly improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese—even if...