Simple beans can benefit overweight people with colon problems
In a recent study, a group of scientists led by Xiaotao Zhang from The University of Texas decided to find out if eating beans...
Can weight loss surgery harm mental health?
A comprehensive study conducted by Lund University and Karolinska Institutet has shed new light on the long-term effects of bariatric surgery in young people.
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Scientists find how weight cycling harms muscle health
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has unearthed some concerning findings...
You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live...
At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products...
Quality of low-carb diets can affect body weight
In recent research, scientists have found interesting links between the types of low-carb diets people follow and their weight changes. This study was shared...
Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain – but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s...
The holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centred on having festive food and drinks. It’s no wonder then that most people...
Challenging myths: a new understanding of eating disorders
Health experts are debunking the long-held myth that only skinny, white, affluent girls develop eating disorders, emphasizing that this stereotype is preventing many sufferers...
How food portion size and variety affect your obesity risk
Researchers from Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences have uncovered a significant insight into eating behaviors: the combined effect of portion size and variety...
New ingestible capsule could help you lose weight effectively
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have taken a novel approach to weight management by developing an ingestible capsule that can create...
Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after stop smoking
A new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reveals that the diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) could significantly reduce the risk of major...