Research discovers a hidden cause of obesity
Obesity has been rising all over the world since the 1970s. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Losing weight offers long-term health benefits—even if some weight is regained
A new study from the University of Gothenburg brings encouraging news for people who have undergone significant weight loss through bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The...
Losing weight and gaining it back may harm muscles, study finds
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that people who lose weight and later regain it may end up with less...
Childhood obesity may increase COPD risk later in life
A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease...
This drug shows long-term benefits for weight loss and diabetes prevention
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that tirzepatide, a medication originally developed for diabetes, may offer substantial and long-lasting weight loss and significantly reduce...
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic offer unexpected health benefits
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic may provide more health benefits than previously thought. These medications, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs),...
Study finds the key to obesity treatment
Scientists at Ohio University have identified a protein that could help fight obesity by improving metabolism and preventing weight gain. The study, recently published...
Could a new drug help treat obesity without dieting or exercise?
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide, increasing the risk of many serious diseases. Despite its prevalence, there are no widely effective pills for...
Eating less than 3 meals daily may lower risk of obesity and diabetes
A recent study suggests that time-restricted eating—an eating pattern where meals are consumed within a set time window while fasting for 12 to 14...
The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity
Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.”
Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from...