This drug could reduce heart disease, fatty liver, obesity
More than 40% of people living in the U.S. are obese; and 43% of American women over the age of 60—long past menopause—are considered obese.
Exercising on an empty stomach burns 70% more fat, study finds
In a study from Nottingham Trent University and elsewhere, scientists found that exercising on an empty stomach helped people to burn about 70% more...
Widely used diabetes drug could help you lose weight regardless of age
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
A better way to treat obesity and diabetes
Obesity is the main cause of type 2 diabetes and related chronic illnesses that together will kill more people around the globe this year...
Research shows a drug that treats obesity, fatty liver, heart disease
A drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, and sickle cell disease could reduce obesity and fatty liver and improve heart function.
BMI declines 7 years before cognitive impairment, study finds
Scientists found much lower BMI occurs beginning about 7 years before a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
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...