Weight change may harm people with kidney disease
In a new study from Seoul National University Hospital, researchers linked weight fluctuations—or body mass index variability—to higher risks of heart-related problems and early...
This exercise has unique benefits for weight loss
In a new study from the University of Kentucky, researchers found new evidence that resistance exercise has unique benefits for fat loss.
They found that...
Overweight can cause depression, study finds
In a new study from the University of Exeter, researchers found further evidence that being overweight causes depression and lowers wellbeing.
With one in four...
Up to 50% of new type 2 diabetes cases in the U.S. linked to...
In a new study from Northwestern University, researchers found obesity drives up to half of all type 2 diabetes cases in the United States,...
This common weight-loss drug can reduce body fat, protect your heart
In a new study from UT Southwestern, researchers found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight...
These common eating habits may cause too much weight gain
In a recent study at the American Society for Nutrition virtual annual meeting, researchers found that the portion of food that you put on...
Eating rice may help prevent obesity, study finds
It is known that people who eat more dietary fiber and whole grains have lower body weight and cholesterol.
Previous research has shown that these...
Intermittent fasting — foolproof or fad?
Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few...
People with heart disease need more help to lose weight
In a new study from the National University of Ireland, researchers found weight loss is given insufficient priority in the management of heart patients...
Too much body fat increases risk of these cancers
In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers found obesity increases the risk of developing cancers of the digestive system and it...