Low-fat vegan diet strongly promotes weight loss, study finds
A new study comparing dietary approaches has found that a low-fat vegan diet not only promotes weight loss but also significantly reduces dietary acid load, a factor linked to...
Keep your mouth healthy: oral care for older adults
Oral health is important for people of all ages. But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and...
Study finds big cause of yo-yo dieting in the gut
A new study has found that the bacteria living in our gut—known as the gut microbiota—may play a key role in eating problems that...
Could chemicals in our environment be causing obesity?
Since 1975, the number of people around the world living with obesity has nearly tripled. That’s a worrying fact reported by the World Health...
Higher doses of semaglutide help lower blood sugar and weight in diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. If not managed well, it can get worse over time, making...
This fruit compound may help fight obesity and heart disease
Scientists from Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity and protect against...
Many people cannot achieve long-term weight loss, study finds
Managing weight remains a major health goal for many adults, especially those dealing with overweight or obesity. A recent large-scale study published in JAMA Network...
A new pill can control diabetes while preserving muscle mass
A group of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could...
New drug combo may protect muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are revolutionizing weight loss treatment, but there's a catch—many users are losing not just fat, but also...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart in people with diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also called weight-loss surgery, is a medical treatment that helps people lose weight. It’s often used when diet, exercise, and other treatments...