Weight Loss

Why being slightly overweight might help stroke recovery

Scientists from Kobe University have found that stroke survivors who are slightly overweight tend to have fewer disabilities after their recovery. This discovery builds on...

Weight loss surgery could help lower heart failure risk

A recent study by researchers from the Metamor Institute at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with Our Lady of the Lake and LSU...

Meal timing strategies can help people lose weight, study finds

Researchers from Bond University in Robina, Australia, have found that certain meal timing strategies—like time-restricted eating, eating fewer meals, and consuming more calories earlier...

Diabetes drug shows major promise for weight loss in people with obesity

Scientists from Yale and other institutions have discovered that tirzepatide, a drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes, may also be highly effective for...

Childhood obesity linked to scarce food options

Obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. It’s a growing concern. Carrying extra weight can raise a child’s risk of future...

Vitamin D’s benefits may depend on your weight

Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, helping us absorb key minerals like calcium and magnesium that keep our bones and muscles healthy. We naturally...

What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?

Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...

A new drug shows promising results for weight loss and diabetes management

Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have discovered that a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes can also lead to significant...

Excess body fat is a big cause of high breast cancer risk

A new study from Spain suggests that almost 40% of hormone-positive breast cancer cases in postmenopausal women could be linked to excess body fat. This...

Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat

Cinnamon has long been used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon...