Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
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Living healthy helps, but not enough for obesity-related diseases
Staying healthy is always a good idea, but for adults with obesity, it may not be enough to prevent obesity-related diseases.
This conclusion comes from...
Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve – and maintain
Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and...
Exercise and weight loss: double whammy against prediabetes
Exercise plus a 10% weight reduction might be just what the doctor ordered for those battling obesity and prediabetes.
Can water fasting help you lose weight effectively?
Water fasting is a hot trend right now. It's a diet plan where you drink only water for a few days.
People often do it...
Time-restricted eating: a simpler way to weight loss?
What is Time-Restricted Eating?
Have you heard of a diet where you can eat what you want but only at certain times of the day?...
Weight loss surgery more effective for type 2 diabetes remission
A recent study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center has found that bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic surgery, is more effective in achieving remission...
The ageless weight loss pill: new findings about a diabetes drug
Scientists at Tel Aviv University found a medicine that helps people lose weight, no matter how old they are.
The medicine is called semaglutide.
It was...
Cancer drug shows promise for weight loss
In a surprising twist, a drug normally used to fight tumors might help with weight loss.
This is what scientists from Northwest A&F University in...
A hormone boost to help you lose weight: new study breaks ground
We all know that losing weight can be a tough battle. If you've ever tried to diet, you know how challenging it can be...