How long should you fast for weight loss?
In a new study, researchers found two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss.
This is the first...
Oxford study confirms a big cause of kidney disease
In a new study, researchers discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease.
They found that fat all over the body...
This antibody drug may help you lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that an experimental antibody drug that targets one of the body's key metabolism regulators may help obese people...
Why is our liver health at risk?
Several health trends are threatening the liver’s overall health, including rising rates of binge drinking, obesity, and hepatitis C infections.
Our body’s largest solid internal...
Weight loss surgery may help prevent second heart attack, death
People with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack,...
This weight loss diet could prevent, reverse heart failure, shows study
Research from Saint Louis University finds that high fat or "ketogenic" diets could completely prevent, or even reverse heart failure caused by a metabolic...
Brain imaging could predict childhood weight gain
A greater density of cells in a key reward center of the brain is associated with obesity in children and predicts future weight gain,...
These two wholegrain foods may reduce weight gain and liver inflammation
In a new study, researchers found the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supported gut health, which in turn improved cholesterol...
Vitamin A could boost fat burning in cold temperatures
A recent study conducted by a research team led by Florian Kiefer shows that cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in the body.
This...
This common health problem strongly linked to COVID-19 death
Obesity is known to increase the risk of respiratory infections and hinder pulmonary function.
There’s an emerging pattern in the treatment of COVID-19 patients that...