Excess body fat is a big cause of high breast cancer risk
A new study from Spain suggests that almost 40% of hormone-positive breast cancer cases in postmenopausal women could be linked to excess body fat.
This...
Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat
Cinnamon has long been used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks.
But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon...
Anti-obesity drugs cost more than surgery in the long run, study finds
A new analysis reveals that the cost of popular anti-obesity medications like liraglutide (Saxenda) and semaglutide (Wegovy) can exceed the cost of weight-loss surgery...
Who can get weight loss drugs covered by Medicare?
Millions of older Americans who are dealing with obesity could soon get help from Medicare to cover the high costs of weight loss medication,...
Research finds surprising link between vitamin C and obesity
A recent study by the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a critical connection between low levels of vitamin C and higher body weight,...
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health.
Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant coffee a day...
Stopping middle-age spread: maintain a healthy weight as you age
If you’re an adult in the U.S., you can expect to gain 10 to 25 pounds between your 20s and your 40s. Starting between...
Early breakfast and longer overnight fasting may prevent weight gain
New research suggests that not just what we eat, but also when we eat, plays an important role in managing body weight.
A study published...
This widely used drug may reduce obesity, fatty liver, heart disease
Obesity is a major global health problem, increasing the risk of many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
Despite its...
This type of eating habit may lower diabetes and obesity risk
Time-restricted eating (TRE), a dietary approach where you consume regular meals within a specific time window while fasting for 12 to 14 hours—usually overnight—has...