Weight Loss

Strong stress in adolescence may increase high blood pressure and obesity risks later

A new study examined how feeling stressed from a young age can affect your health when you grow up. It's important because it shows that...

Weight loss can combat diabetes and improve heart health

Once upon a time, many believed that if you had type 2 diabetes, you were stuck with it for life. However, a new study...

Fruit juice may cause weight gain

A recent review published in JAMA Pediatrics on January 16 sheds light on the possible link between 100 percent fruit juice consumption and weight...

Men-women longevity gap is decreasing, study finds

A recent study, published on January 17, 2024, in PLOS ONE, offers a fresh perspective on global mortality trends over the past thirty years. Conducted...

Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic...

Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are weight loss and diabetes drugs that have made quite a splash in health news. They target regulatory pathways involved in...

This blood pressure drug offers new hope for healthy aging

Have you heard of rilmenidine? It's a medicine usually given for high blood pressure. But there's exciting new research that suggests it might do much...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can burn body fat better, study finds

For many, the journey to shed those last few pounds of stubborn body fat can feel like an uphill battle. You've tried various exercises...

Grandmother’s BMI linked to grandchild’s stillbirth risk

While it's well-established that a pregnant woman's body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of stillbirth, a recent study conducted by the University of...

Inflammation levels may impact weight loss success after bariatric surgery

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, placing a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) spends approximately £6...

The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs

Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...