Can Strict Eating Plans Help Diabetes Patients Feel Better?
Researchers tested whether two types of strict eating plans could help people with type 2 diabetes feel less stressed and worried about their weight. Over 24 …
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Can Community Health Workers Help Treat Depression and Diabetes Together?
Researchers in Nepal are testing a new program called BECOME that trains community health workers to help people manage both mental health problems (like …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Older Adults Feel Better About Themselves
A new study looked at how a 12-week weight loss program affected the way adults over 50 felt about their bodies and eating habits. Researchers found that …
Read MoreNew Program Helps People Control Food Cravings and Binge Eating
Researchers tested a new online program called TOWARD that helps people who struggle with food addiction and binge eating. The program combines text messages, …
Read MoreCan Learning About Food Help Stop Eating When You're Sad?
Researchers wanted to know if teaching people about nutrition and emotions could help them stop eating too much when they feel bad. They worked with 95 people …
Read MoreHow Talking to Pregnant Women Helps Control Healthy Weight Gain
Doctors know that many pregnant women gain too much weight during pregnancy, which can cause health problems. This review looked at studies about whether …
Read MoreFive Types of Overeating: What Triggers Yours?
Researchers tracked 65 people with obesity for four years, using special cameras and apps to understand when and why they overeat. By collecting nearly 2,300 …
Read MoreSleeping Too Much May Make Weight Loss Harder
A large study of over 3,600 Spanish adults found that people who sleep more than 8 hours per night lost less weight during a weight loss program compared to …
Read MoreCan Therapy Help Women Stick to Weight Loss Plans?
Researchers are testing whether a type of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help women with obesity feel better about themselves and stick …
Read MoreCan Restaurants Help Kids Choose Healthier Meals?
American children eat too much fast food that's high in calories, sugar, and salt. Researchers tested whether restaurants could help kids make healthier …
Read MoreHow to Treat Food Addiction: What Science Shows Works
Food addiction is a real condition that often happens alongside weight gain and mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Scientists have been …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids With ADHD Act More Defiant Than Others
Researchers studied 351 children to understand why some kids with ADHD also develop oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a condition where children are …
Read MoreTeaching Caregivers Better Mealtime Habits Helps Dementia Patients Eat Better
Researchers tested a new program called Partners at Meals (PAM) designed to help family caregivers improve eating habits in people with dementia. The program …
Read MoreNew App Helps New Moms Stay Healthy After Baby Arrives
After having a baby, many new mothers struggle to find time and motivation to take care of their own health. Researchers created a smartphone app called …
Read MoreWeight Loss App Helps People Lose More Weight Without Human Coaching
Researchers tested a weight loss app with over 1,600 adults who had obesity. The app taught users to weigh themselves daily, make action plans, and reflect …
Read MoreSpecial Program Helps Native American Kids Fight Diabetes Risk
Researchers tested a special program called Tribal Turning Point to help Native American children who were overweight avoid getting type 2 diabetes. The study …
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