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...
Scientists find the underlying cause of obesity
In a new study from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, researchers found a high-fat diet can disturb the body clock in the brain that...
Avocados can change belly fat in women, improving health
In a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers found an avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward...
Which is the best way to reduce diabetes risk: Diet or exercise?
In a recent study from Saint Louis University, researchers found that, though people often think of the benefits from exercise, calorie restriction and weight...
This study shows the cause of eating behaviors that lead to obesity
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that changes in chemical rhythms may cause eating behaviors that...