Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss....
Low-carb diet and exercise beat genetics in short-term weight loss
A new study led by researchers at Kanagawa University of Human Services in Japan has found that a short-term program combining a low-carbohydrate diet...
A new pill for type 2 diabetes and obesity shows promise without common side...
A group of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could...
How your gut bugs could help you lose weight and keep it off
Maggie Stanislawski, Ph.D., is not a bug expert in the traditional sense. She’s an assistant professor of biomedical informatics who spends her days studying...
Could this failed Alzheimer’s drug be the key to fighting obesity?
Obesity has become a major health problem across the world. It raises the chances of getting serious diseases like heart problems, type 2 diabetes,...
Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss....
A surprising obesity breakthrough: Alzheimer’s drug may help burn fat
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today. It increases the chance of getting many dangerous diseases, like heart disease,...
Weight loss can reverse fat tissue damage in body
Obesity is known to increase the risk of serious health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This happens because excess weight often...
Why weight comes back quickly after stopping popular new diet drugs
In recent years, new weight-loss drugs have become very popular. These medicines, known as GLP-1 agonists, are injectables that help people feel less hungry...
Weight loss surgery 5 times more effective than popular drugs, study finds
A new real-world study shows that people who have weight loss surgery lose much more weight than those who take injectable medications like semaglutide...