Weight Loss

Scientists find better tool to predict obesity risk

Obesity is a health condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat, which can lead to negative health consequences. It is usually determined by...

This waist number could predict death risk in heart failure

Heart failure is a chronic disease in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can occur...

Scientists find new drug against weight gain even on a high-fat, high-sugar diet

Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a new drug that could help people lose weight and...

You can burn 70% more body fat if you exercise on an empty stomach

Obesity is a medical condition in which a person has an excess amount of body fat that can lead to negative health consequences. It...

This flowering plant may hold key to reducing obesity

Obesity is a condition that affects a large number of people worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat, which can lead...

Eating nuts everyday may reduce weight gain and obesity risk

Obesity is a medical condition where a person has too much body fat, which can harm their health. It happens when a person takes in...

What is volumetric diet and why is it one of the best diets in...

Each year, the Volumetrics plan is recommended when people look to U.S. News & World Report rankings for advice on diets to improve their...

Bariatric endoscopy for weight loss: What is it and how does it work?

Over 40% of adults in the United States live with obesity and weight-related health conditions. However, many individuals are unaware of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic...

Plant-based diet could help you lose weight, have better insulin function

In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found a plant-based diet could help overweight people lose weight and reduce insulin...

Drinking coffee may reduce body fat, risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher blood caffeine levels may reduce the amount of body fat a person carries, as well as their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.