Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot
In a new study from USC, researchers found drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in woman and people...
Nuts are not linked to weight gain, study finds
In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that nuts do not contribute to weight gain.
They found there is no association...
Strength training can burn fat effectively
In a new study from the University of New South Wales, researchers found strength training can help gain muscles and burn fat effectively.
They found...
Weight loss drugs, surgery could treat high blood pressure
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, researchers suggest that losing weight can be crucial to controlling blood pressure.
But when diet and...
Scientists find new causes of obesity
In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers found 14 genes that can cause weight gain and three that can prevent it.
The...
Your gut health influences your ability to lose weight
In a new study from the Institute for Systems Biology, researchers found gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to...
Overeating is not the primary cause of obesity, study suggests
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher...
Fat matters more than muscle for heart health
In a new study from the University of Bristol, researchers found that changes in body fat impact early markers of heart health more than...
Doing this can lower diabetes risk in obese older people
Waist circumference can have an effect on the type of exercise most beneficial for the blood sugar metabolism of an older person.
In a new...
This diabetes drug can help people lose weight effectively
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, researchers found that people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed...