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Traditional Chinese herb may help treat obesity

Overweight and obesity have become a severe public health problem around the world. Current anti-obesity strategies are mainly aimed at restricting calorie intake and absorption. In...

Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks

In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...

Weekend ‘eating jet lag’ may increase obesity risk

In a new study, researchers found that irregularity in eating schedules during the weekend, which they call "eating jet lag," could be related to...

Surgical and non-surgical options for weight loss: Which is the best?

Losing weight may not be easy, but there are many options available to help with the journey. People often start the weight loss process by...

Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be transmissible between people

In a new study, researchers found that many diseases may be transmissible between people through microbes (including bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that live in...

This common mistake may lead to overeating and weight gain

A recent study from the University of Otago and elsewhere found that people are not very good at judging the energy-density of what they...

Scientists develop new way to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity

Gastric bypass surgery is a highly effective treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, very few eligible patients, only around 1%, are offered surgery...

Drinking coffee may be an effective way to lose weight

In a new study, researchers found that just 4 cups of coffee a day can help shed some body fat. The research was conducted by...

Weight loss may help treat sleep apnea by reducing tongue fat

In a new study, researchers found that weight loss in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to improve sleep apnea primarily by...

This new non-surgical treatment may help you lose weight and keep it off

Laurie Busa was looking for a new and more successful way to lose weight. As a cardiovascular technologist at Winchester Hospital, she conducts stress tests...