This diabetes drug could reduce body fat in people with obesity
In a new study, researchers found that in adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonist semaglutide...
This is key to strength and function in older women
In a new study, researchers examined the impact of a high-protein weight loss diet and exercise on women between the ages of 65 and...
The fitter you are the better you burn fat
In two new studies, researchers found that females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise than men.
They analyzed...
Higher body fat may prevent heart disease death in women
In a new study, researchers found that while men and women who have high muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease.
It...
This fruit may boost cognitive function in overweight people
In a new study, researchers found that a diet including daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in adults who are overweight...
This fat in body may protect you from diabetes
Brown fat is found in a layer of fat under the skin, typically in a region extending from the base of the head and...
This surgery may help cure type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from King’s College London, researchers found that metabolic surgery is more effective than drugs and lifestyle interventions in the long-term...
3 in 4 people with severe COVID-19 have this health problem
In a new study, researchers confirmed that being obese greatly raises the odds that people get severe COVID-19.
The finding supports calls for obese Americans...
This supplement could help healthy obese people lose weight effectively
In a recent study at Oregon State University and elsewhere, researchers found that a compound given as a dietary supplement to healthy overweight people...
Three ways behavioural psychology might help you lose weight
There’s no shortage of weight loss programmes out there to choose from, each of which claim to have the key to shedding pounds.
One of...