Losing weight, not cutting protein, is key for people with type 2 diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes often wonder what kind of diet is best for their health.
A new study from the University of Alabama at...
Tiny green tea beads could trap fat and melt away pounds without side effects
Losing weight is important for many people who want to avoid serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
But most weight-loss options, like surgery...
Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%
Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems.
A new study led by researchers at...
Study finds a big hidden cause of obesity
Obesity is becoming a major problem across the world.
Since 1975, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled, according to the World Health Organization.
Many...
Slowing longevity gains make average lifespan of 100 unlikely, study finds
For much of the 20th century, people in wealthy countries saw their life expectancy rise at an extraordinary pace.
Advances in medicine, hygiene, and living...
Alzheimer’s drug may offer new hope in treating obesity
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed that a drug originally developed for brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia may...
Weight loss drugs may cause muscle loss in these people
Many people are turning to new weight-loss drugs like semaglutide to help manage obesity. These medications have shown powerful effects in helping people shed...
Why active people still can gain weight
A new study from Duke University's Pontzer Lab reveals that rising obesity rates in developed countries are primarily due to increased calorie intake, not...
This popular weight loss drug can help prevent stroke
Three new studies have explored an exciting possibility: could medications like Ozempic, which are normally used to treat diabetes and obesity, also help reduce...
Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes
The health advice that keeps you from getting sick might actually harm you once you're already ill.
This counterintuitive medical reality has a new name:...