Popular weight loss diet could reverse common kidney disease
In a new study, researchers have found a popular diet could hold the key to treating polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
The research was conducted by...
BPA-free plastics may play a role inflammation, obesity
In a new study, researchers found a compound used to reduce public exposure to possible toxic effects of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) may...
Yo-yo dieting may drive compulsive eating
In a new study, researchers found the chronic cyclic pattern of overeating followed by undereating could reduce the brain's ability to feel reward and...
Weight gain in early adult life may increase early death risk
In a new study, researchers found gaining weight from your mid-20s into middle age is associated with an increased risk of premature death.
Weight loss...
Scientists find new health benefit of eating rice
It is known that people who eat more dietary fiber and whole grains have lower body weight and cholesterol.
Previous research has shown that these...
Scientists find key to weight loss success
It is known that regular exercise is important for weight loss.
In a recent study, scientists the Brown Alpert Medical School found that consistency in...
Losing weight—and keeping it off—may protect your heart and metabolic function
In a new study, researchers found people who lose weight and keep it off can stabilize or even improve their cardio-metabolic risk factors compared...
Overweight before age 40 may increase your risk of these cancers
In a new study, researchers found if people are overweight before age 40, they may increase their cancer risk.
The research was conducted by an...
Maintaining weight loss can protect heart health in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who regained weight forfeited the initial benefits of reduced risk of heart disease...
New procedure may treat type 2 diabetes, obesity
In a new study, researchers found that a newly tested medical device, called Sleeveballoon, mimics the effects of traditional bariatric surgery in rodents and...