This ‘super gene’ shows promise for preventing obesity
Scientists from the University of Kentucky found the tumor-suppressing Par-4 "supergene" that has been shown to kill cancer cells could help prevent obesity.
The research...
3 in 4 obese people have tried to lose weight but have failed
Scientists from University Hospital found that three-quarters of adults with obesity have attempted to lose weight in the past year, but most have been...
Lean people with fatty liver have higher risk of heart disease than overweight people
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that those with a normal body weight with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to...
Minding your metabolism: Can you avoid middle-age spread?
As you age, you may notice you have less muscle and energy and more fat. Carrying those extra pounds may be harming your health.
It’s...
Poor sleep can make it hard to maintain weight loss
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found that not getting enough good quality sleep undermines people's attempts to keep weight off after dieting.
They also...
Obesity linked to higher risk of broken bones in women
Scientists from CHU de Quebec Research Center found that women with obesity and overweight, particularly women with high waist circumference, are more susceptible to...
Reducing calories and eating at the right time of day may lead to longer...
Scientists from Howard Hughes Medical Institute found that the body's daily rhythms play a big part in this longevity effect.
They found that eating only...
Obesity can strongly reduce antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines
Scientists from Istanbul University found that adults (aged 18 or older) with severe obesity generate a much weaker immune response to COVID-19 vaccination compared...
Vegan diets could lower blood sugar, boost weight loss in type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen found that a 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar...
This diabetes drug can help you lose weight regardless of age
Scientists from Tel Aviv University found a drug could help people lose weight effectively no matter how old they are.
They found that obesity drug...