Unexplained weight loss may be an early sign of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people who go on to develop dementia often start losing weight and body fat years before they are diagnosed.
The...
Weight-loss surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes live longer
A large study from the Cleveland Clinic has found that people who have both obesity and type 2 diabetes may live longer and stay...
More people combine weight loss drugs with surgery to fight obesity
A new study shows that many people who undergo weight loss surgery are now also using popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound,...
How active belly fat could make this cancer more aggressive
A new study has revealed that the activity of fat deep inside the body may play an important role in how aggressive endometrial cancer...
Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
How obesity affects health in teens and young adults
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics looked at how much obesity causes health problems in teenagers and young adults in the U.S.
The study...
Human coaches make a big difference in AI-powered weight-loss apps
A new study has found that combining human coaches with artificial intelligence (AI) in weight-loss programs greatly improves success.
The research used data from about...
Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight?
Every few years, the concept of fasted exercise training pops up all over social media.
Fasted training refers to exercising in the morning, before eating...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for obesity treatment
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed to treat brain and blood disorders could also help fight...
Why 40% of U.S. clinics turn away patients with severe obesity
For patients living with severe obesity, finding medical care can be an uphill battle.
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed that more than 40%...