Women gain more weight when job demands are high
In a new study, researchers found heavy pressures at work seem to predispose women to weight gain, irrespective of whether they have received an...
Gut bacteria could play a big role in your weight gain
In a recent study, researchers found that gut bacteria play an important role in long-term weight gain.
It is known that weight gain happens when...
Scientists discover 4 types of obesity
A recent study shows understanding the very different characteristics of subgroups of obese patients may hold the key to devising more effective weight-loss treatments...
Mindfulness training may help you lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness training may improve the effectiveness of intensive weight management programs.
People who participated in mindfulness training as...
Scientists discover weight loss ripple effect that could also help others
In a recent study, researchers found that if you have been trying to lose weight, then you are not only helping yourself but also...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder may help prevent obesity
In a new study, researchers found that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are significantly less likely to become overweight or obese.
The research examined the...
Your weight history could help predict your heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers conclude that simply asking older patients about their weight history at ages 20 and 40 could help predict patients’...
Burning more fat but less carbs could lead to diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that when muscles burn more fat and less glucose, exercise endurance can increase.
However, this could simultaneously cause diabetes.
Skeletal...
How sleep loss linked to obesity
In a new study, researchers found that one night of sleep loss can increase the desirability of junk foods in men with a healthy...
Restaurants could make you overeat a lot
In a new multi-country study, researchers found that large, high-calorie portion sizes in fast food and full-service restaurants is not a problem unique to...