Four ways to avoid gaining weight over the festive period – but also why...
This holiday season, as COVID restrictions have eased around the world, we have the chance to break bread together again with friends and family.
For...
How much money is too much for obesity treatments?
A new generation of effective weight loss drugs is now available in the U.S., but the drugs’ high cost highlights a reality hurting the...
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...
Widely used weight-loss drug can protect heart, lower body fat
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...
Low glycemic diet could reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, weight in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Toronto found for people with diabetes, sticking to a low glycemic diet results in small but important...
Newest type 2 diabetes drug reduces blood sugar and body weight faster
Previously, a study showed that the drug tirzepatide lowers blood sugar and supports weight loss better than other drugs for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
A...
People with overweight or obesity often don’t recognize their weight problems
Scientists found that more than 40% of U.S. adults overweight and nearly 10% with obesity did not consider themselves to be overweight.
Common diabetes drug can lead to better weight loss
In a study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors lost more weight...
Oranges may hold the key to reducing obesity and diabetes
A recent study from Western University found a molecule in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes and...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...