How an obesity gene may prevent heart disease
Obesity is often linked to serious health problems like heart disease and high cholesterol.
But a new study has found something surprising: people who are...
Could a pill replace weight-loss surgery for diabetes?
More than 37 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes, a long-term condition where the body struggles to manage sugar levels...
How the brain’s hunger center could be fueling weight gain
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made an important discovery about how the brain may be involved in weight gain.
Their study looked at...
Moving more really does burn more calories, study confirms
Physical activity does more than just keep you fit during the workout—it continues to affect your body even after you stop moving.
A new study...
Study finds big cause of weight loss failure in many people
Managing weight is a major health concern for many adults, especially those who are overweight or obese.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Why workouts aren’t great for weight loss but useful for maintaining a healthy body...
The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight.
In practice though, this isn't usually...
Hidden belly and liver fat may cause artery damage
A new study from McMaster University has found that hidden fat deep inside the body—specifically around the organs and in the liver—can silently harm...
Study finds a surprising cause of obesity, diabetes, liver disease
Scientists from the UF Health Cancer Center have made a surprising discovery about why people may develop conditions like obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver...
Why half of weight loss drug users quit within a year
A new study from Denmark shows that many people without diabetes who start taking the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide stop using it within a...