Obesity drug improves this cognitive function in obese people
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research explored the effect of obesity on associative learning, which is vital for forming neural connections...
Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose...
It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water...
New test can predict diabetes remission after weight-loss surgery
Diabetes is a widespread illness that impacts millions worldwide. It's often linked to weight issues. Many who suffer from severe obesity opt for a...
How our gut health might affect diabetes, obesity, and more
Our digestive system is like a bustling city, home to around 100 trillion tiny creatures like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more.
This diverse community, known...
Metabolic benefits of weight loss surgery disappear fast, study finds
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have recently looked into the lasting impacts of gastric bypass surgeries, specifically focusing on the metabolic changes patients...
Microgreens and mature veggies both may limit weight gain
Microgreens, tiny young vegetables that can be grown right on your windowsill, have earned quite a reputation for their potential health benefits.
Researchers have delved...
Scientists find two big contributors to obesity
Since 1975, the number of obese individuals worldwide has almost tripled. This alarming statistic from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises questions about the...
How artificial sweeteners may cause more belly fat
Artificial sweeteners, those handy little packets we often use in our coffee or tea, have long been a favorite alternative to sugar.
They're sweet like...
Heart benefits and health concerns: Should you take the new weight-loss drugs?
The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale.
The medications, based on the drug...
People burn fat very differently during exercise, study finds
When people exercise, many aim to burn fat. Some commercial exercise machines even offer a "fat-burning zone" setting.
This setting often considers age, gender, and...