What to know about weight loss drugs
The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects...
Weight regained after weight loss may reduce your muscle mass
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre sheds light on the effects of...
Time-restricted eating helps people with type 2 diabetes control weight and blood sugar
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago has shown that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can be...
New obesity drugs show promising weight loss, but long-term dependence raises concerns
A recent study sheds light on the effects of a new generation of obesity drugs, raising concerns about long-term dependence on these medications.
These drugs...
Swapping meat for Quorn could reduce cholesterol and waist size, study suggests
A study conducted by researchers from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has found that replacing meat with Quorn protein for just two weeks can lead to...
Study shows challenges in long-term use of anti-obesity drugs
A recent study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic has shed light on the challenges associated with the long-term use of anti-obesity medications.
The research found...
Scientists find new way to prevent obesity
A recent study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a human genetic variant linked to a receptor that stimulates insulin release.
This...
Heart disease risk lowered by 20% in people with no diabetes or obesity
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that a medication called semaglutide can significantly improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese,...
Exercise is a key to combat obesity-induced cognitive decline
Obesity, a prevalent health concern worldwide, is not only a major risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases but also for neurodegenerative conditions, including...
Can imperfect diet tracking harm your weight loss?
A study conducted by researchers from UConn, the University of Florida, and the University of Pennsylvania, and published in Obesity, provides new insights into...