Scientists find weight loss drugs that help stop COVID-19
In a recent study from Oregon Health & Science University, scientists found the virus that causes COVID-19 undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s...
Why belly fat surrounding organs increases as you get older
In a study from Yale University, scientists reveal why belly fat surrounding organs increases as people age.
The finding could offer new treatment possibilities for...
Diet alone cannot help you lose weight for a long time, study finds
For decades, there's been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that's low in calories.
In a study from the University of...
Study finds long-term 10% weight loss with obesity meds and lifestyle changes
Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine found overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a...
Keto diet works best in small doses, Yale study shows
Scientists from Yale University found a ketogenic diet—which provides 99 percent of calories from fat and protein and only 1 percent from carbohydrates—produces health...
Time-restricted eating more effective for weight loss if early in day
Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that time-restricted eating by eating early in the day is more effective for weight loss...
For people with diabetes, weight loss surgery may be the best option
In a study from Columbia University, scientists found bariatric surgery—either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy—is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes and a...
Mediterranean, fasting and paleo diets could boost weight loss
Scientists from the University of Otago found there were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting,...
High-intensity interval training can help burn more body fat, study finds
Scientists from Victoria University found that High-Intensity-Interval-Training HIIT increases fat burning more than aerobic exercise.
They suggest people could consider adding HIIT to their exercise...
Mediterranean diet may protect against harmful effects of obesity
Scientists from Uppsala University found a healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet could change the link between obesity and heart disease-related death.
The study is published in PLOS...