How to prevent weight regain after weight loss
Scientists found although weight regaining over time is common, there are effective strategies to recover from weight regain.
Scientists find links between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses
Excess belly fat can be dangerous because it surrounds internal organs and puts people at greater risk for developing several kinds of health problems,...
Why sleep is so important for losing weight
When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise are usually thought of as the two key factors that will achieve results.
However, sleep is...
Widely used drug may lower obesity, fatty liver, improve heart health
Currently, there isn’t a pill that has been proven effective for treating severe obesity, yet such obesity is a global health problem that increases...
Weight loss surgery has unique advantages compared with dieting
Dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric weight loss surgery has several advantages.
Weight loss surgery slashes cancer and death risks
In the U.S., the most common weight-loss surgery is the sleeve gastrectomy.
In this procedure, the surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach to...
Why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes?
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Common painkillers may harm heart, kidneys, bodyweight, and sleep
Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks.
Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...
Common diabetes drug can lead to more effective weight loss
SGLT2 inhibitors are a class of prescription medicines that are FDA-approved for use with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type...