Weight Loss

How air pollution drives obesity and diabetes

Air pollution is already known to be bad for our lungs and heart, but now scientists have found it may also hurt our metabolism. A...

New pill could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity without common side effects

A team of scientists in Sweden has found a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could lower...

New diabetes drug effectively lower blood sugar and promotes weight loss

Type 2 diabetes is a common health problem that happens when the body can’t use insulin properly. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood...

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors control weight

Exercise is known for building strength and improving heart health. But new research from UBC Okanagan shows it may also help breast cancer survivors control...

Unexplained weight loss may be an early sign of dementia, study finds

A new study suggests that people who go on to develop dementia often start losing weight and body fat years before they are diagnosed. The...

Weight-loss surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes live longer

A large study from the Cleveland Clinic has found that people who have both obesity and type 2 diabetes may live longer and stay...

More people combine weight loss drugs with surgery to fight obesity

A new study shows that many people who undergo weight loss surgery are now also using popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound,...

How active belly fat could make this cancer more aggressive

A new study has revealed that the activity of fat deep inside the body may play an important role in how aggressive endometrial cancer...

Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar

A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...

How obesity affects health in teens and young adults

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics looked at how much obesity causes health problems in teenagers and young adults in the U.S. The study...