Weight loss drugs help with fat loss – but they cause bone and muscle...
For a long time, dieting and exercise were the only realistic options for many people who wanted to lose weight, but recent pharmaceutical advances...
Hidden fat in muscles may increase risk of heart disease
A new study has found that people with fat hidden inside their muscles may have a higher risk of heart attacks, heart failure, or...
Losing weight for healthier blood pressure levels
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease....
Orange compound may help reduce obesity and heart disease risk
Scientists from Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....
Exercise does increase calorie burn – but probably not as much as you might...
It’s generally accepted that exercise is a key element of losing weight.
But this long-held view has been called into question in recent years –...
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but...
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight...
This daily food can improve heart health and reduce body weight
A recent study from Tufts University highlights the significant health benefits of eating at least three servings of whole grains daily for middle-aged and...
A superfruit from Brazil may boost treatment for cancer, diabetes, obesity
Scientists have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already known for its health benefits in fighting obesity and diabetes, may also help treat cancer.
Researchers...
Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?
On the surface, the formula for weight loss seems simple: eat less and move more.
But giving that advice to someone with obesity is like...
Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but...
Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat...