Why hitting a weight loss plateau doesn’t mean you’ve failed
New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows that losing weight doesn’t have to be a straight, downward path to be successful.
In fact,...
This new drug shows promise for treating obesity without diet or exercise
A recent study by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed for other medical conditions may help treat severe...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia, study finds
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
Intermittent fasting 4:3 may help you lose more weight than daily dieting
A new study has found that intermittent fasting using the 4:3 method may lead to slightly more weight loss than daily calorie counting.
The research,...
This diabetes drug shows strong weight loss
A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that the injectable drug semaglutide can help people lose a large amount of weight...
Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...
Most older Americans want insurance to cover weight-loss drugs
A new University of Michigan study has found that a large majority of older adults believe health insurance—especially Medicare—should cover medications that help with...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of obesity
Since 1975, obesity rates have skyrocketed around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled.
Most of...
This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...
Study finds new obesity medications improve health but may be too costly
A recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago shows that some new medications for obesity—especially tirzepatide and semaglutide—can lead to major health...