This diet could lead to weight loss, benefit heart health
In a new study, researchers found that a plant-based diet boosts after-meal burn, leads to weight loss, and improves cardiometabolic health in overweight people.
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How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart
In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...
This hormone may switch off hunger, tackle obesity
In a new study, researchers found that a hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness has shown similar results...
This number is a more powerful predictor for diabetes than genetics
In 2019, approximately 463 million people worldwide had diabetes, of which the vast majority (around 90%) was type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes doubles the risk of...
Age is no barrier to successful weight loss, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people...
High-protein diet replacements may effectively help you lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that high-protein total diet replacements may be a promising nutritional strategy to combat rising rates of obesity.
The research...
COVID-19 patients of all ages with obesity face higher risk of complications, death
People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death,...
No strong evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss
In a new study, researchers have conducted the first global review of herbal medicines for weight loss in 19 years, finding insufficient evidence to...
This study shows the cause of high COVID-19 death risk in obese people
Adipose tissue, or fat, is an active metabolic organ with a role in many processes, including immunity and inflammation. In people with a healthy...
Just a few kilograms weight loss could reduce diabetes risk by nearly 50%
In a new study, researchers found that providing support to help people with prediabetes make small changes to their lifestyle, diet and physical activity...