Cholesterol-lowering drugs and aspirin can increase muscle loss in smokers
A new study suggests that for current and former smokers, statins may help slow down chest muscle loss, while aspirin could have the opposite...
This drug lowers blood sugar and body weight faster than other diabetes drugs
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...
Big weight loss can increase death risk in obese people, study finds
New research has found that large weight changes—both weight gain and weight loss—can significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with heart...
Compound in oranges may reduce obesity, heart disease risk
A recent study from Western University has found that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity, lower diabetes risk,...
Marriage and aging linked to higher obesity risk, study finds
New research set to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) suggests that marriage significantly increases the risk of obesity in men, while...
This daily food can boost weight loss and prevent diabetes, high blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University suggests that eating whole grains every day can help people stay healthier as they age. The research found...
Scientists discover key to boosting fitness and lifespan through brown fat
Researchers at Rutgers Health have made an exciting discovery about brown fat that could help people stay physically fit as they age.
Their study, conducted...
This drug could treat obesity without diet changes
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease could also help with obesity and related health...
Study finds new way to prevent obesity and diabetes
Anyone who has tried to lose weight by cutting calories knows the frustration—after initial success, weight loss slows down or stops completely.
This happens because...
Over half of adults will be overweight by 2050
A new study warns that nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.
Researchers...