Can Choline Help Protect Kids' Livers from Mom's Diet?
Researchers studied whether a nutrient called choline could protect young mice from developing fatty liver disease when their mothers ate unhealthy diets …
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Why Obese People Have Lower Gut Protectors and What It Means
Scientists discovered that people with obesity and type 2 diabetes have lower levels of a special protein called REG3α that protects the intestines. This …
Read MoreKeto Diet and Exercise May Help Protect Nerves in Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) and exercise could help prevent and treat nerve damage caused by metabolic …
Read MoreHow a Body Protein Might Trigger Inflammation When Eating Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a special protein called Hsp47 in fat tissue may play a role in causing inflammation when mice eat a high-fat diet. This protein …
Read MoreWhy the Keto Diet Works for Some People But Not Others
Researchers discovered that the ketogenic (keto) diet doesn't work the same way for everyone. Using mice and studying people with liver disease, scientists …
Read MoreCan Morel Mushrooms Help Fight Obesity? New Research Says Maybe
Scientists studied whether morel mushrooms could help reduce obesity by testing them on zebrafish that were fed a high-fat diet. They found 38 different active …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria and Body Weight Affect Cancer Fighting Power
Scientists are discovering important connections between metabolic health (weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels), gut bacteria, and your body's ability …
Read MoreWhy Your Metabolism Matters: Liver Disease and Cancer Risk
Researchers studied over 24,000 American adults to understand how metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight gain, high blood sugar, and unhealthy …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Delivery Could Make Ferulic Acid Work Better for Weight Loss
Researchers developed tiny particles called nanocarriers to deliver ferulic acid—a natural compound found in plants—more effectively to help with obesity and …
Read MoreHow Too Much Fat Breaks Your Liver's Cleanup System
Scientists discovered why eating too much fat damages the liver. They found that excess fat causes a breakdown in how liver cells clean up damaged parts of …
Read MoreBerry Supplement May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Researchers gave mice a special berry supplement called maqui while feeding them a high-fat diet. They discovered that maqui changed the bacteria in the mice's …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Heat-Making Fat Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered a special protein called Cars2 that helps your body create brown fat—the kind of fat that burns calories to make heat instead of storing …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Your Body Handles Sugar
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in how your body processes sugar and maintains healthy blood …
Read MoreOne Man's 10-Year Success Controlling Diabetes Without Pills
A 49-year-old man from South Asia was able to control his type 2 diabetes for an entire decade without taking any medication by following a low-carbohydrate …
Read MoreA Gut Protein That Blocks Weight Loss Hormones in Obese Mice
Scientists discovered that obese mice produce too much of a protein called TMPRSS2 in their intestines, which interferes with hormones that help control blood …
Read MoreHow Glucosamine May Help Your Body Fight Inflammation and Disease
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in cartilage that people often take for joint pain. But new research suggests it does much more than just help joints. …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compounds May Help Fight Obesity and Weight Gain
Researchers discovered that special compounds found in tea leaves might help people lose weight and improve their metabolism. Scientists used a new method to …
Read MoreNew Discovery: How Your Liver Controls Blood Sugar Levels
Scientists found that a protein in your liver called HuR acts like a master switch for controlling blood sugar. When your body faces challenges like fasting, …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural plant extract called Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) to see if it could help reduce obesity in mice. They found that BSP …
Read MorePlant Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Fixing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called portulaca oleracea polysaccharide (POP) on mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight …
Read MoreHow Exercise Stops Junk Food From Shrinking Your Muscles
Eating too much fatty food can make your muscles shrink and weaker, even if you're gaining weight elsewhere. Scientists discovered that doing regular …
Read MoreHow Extra Weight Makes Allergies Worse in Mice
Scientists studied how obesity and allergies affect each other using mice. They found that when mice became obese first and then developed allergies, their …
Read MoreNew Protein Discovery Could Help Prevent Liver Cancer
Scientists found a protein called ERMP1 that plays a surprising double role in liver disease and cancer. When they studied people and mice with fatty liver …
Read MoreEating Almonds May Help Reduce Body Inflammation in Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating almonds could help reduce inflammation in people with obesity. They had 69 adults eat either a handful of almonds or a …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar Before Diabetes
When your body struggles to control blood sugar levels, it's called dysglycemia—a warning sign that can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a natural substance called Pueraria lobata polysaccharide (UPLP) extracted from a plant to see if it could help with weight gain and …
Read MoreWhy a Philippine Plant Didn't Help Gut Bacteria as Expected
Scientists tested a traditional Philippine plant called Odontosoria biflora to see if it could help grow beneficial gut bacteria called Akkermansia …
Read MoreWhy Too Much Salt Messes With Your Body's Internal Clock
Your body has an internal clock that controls many important functions, including blood pressure and how you process food. Scientists discovered that eating …
Read MoreWhy Weak Muscles and Fatty Liver Disease Feed Each Other
Scientists discovered that two common health problems—fatty liver disease and muscle weakness—are connected in a two-way relationship. When you have one …
Read MoreWhy Fat Cells Get Bigger When You Eat Too Much
Scientists discovered that a protein called HIF1α acts like a control switch that tells fat cells to store more fat when you eat a high-fat diet. Using mice …
Read MoreEating Less of One Amino Acid May Help Fight Fat and Brain Inflammation
Researchers studied how limiting methionine, a building block found in protein-rich foods, affects weight gain and health problems caused by eating too much …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes?
Researchers looked at 30 different studies involving 2,627 people with type 2 diabetes to see if taking vitamin D supplements could help control blood sugar …
Read MoreWhy Too Much Saturated Fat May Trigger Your Body's Alarm System
Scientists have discovered that saturated fats—the kind found in butter, meat, and cheese—do more than just sit in your body. These fats act like chemical …
Read MoreSpecial Tea Compound Helps Control Blood Sugar by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in a traditional Chinese tea called Fu brick tea may help people with type 2 diabetes. In a study with …
Read MoreWhy High Insulin Levels May Lead to Weight Gain and Heart Problems
Scientists are investigating whether having too much insulin in your blood could be a major reason why people gain weight and develop heart disease. This …
Read MoreHow a Common Chemical and Fatty Foods Mess With Your Body's Energy Clock
Scientists studied how a chemical called PFOA (found in some non-stick products) and eating lots of fatty foods affect how the body uses energy. They tested …
Read MoreAncient Herb May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a traditional herb called Swertia chirayita on rats with fatty liver disease and found promising results. The herb appeared to reduce fat …
Read MoreHow a Ketogenic Diet May Boost Your Immune System
Researchers studied how a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet affects the immune system in women who are overweight or have obesity. The study, called …
Read MoreMystery Infertility May Be Linked to Vitamin D in Egg Fluid
Researchers studied the chemical makeup of fluid surrounding eggs in women who couldn't get pregnant without a clear medical reason. They compared 10 women …
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease May Weaken Your Hearing Protection
Scientists discovered why people with a fatty liver disease called MASH have more hearing problems. Using mice, researchers found that this liver condition …
Read MoreDoes Eating in a 6-Hour Window Help Your Body Stay Healthy?
Researchers are studying a new eating pattern called time-restricted eating, where people eat all their food within a 6-hour window each day and fast for 18 …
Read MoreCan CBD Help Your Body Handle Fatty Foods Better?
Researchers gave rats a high-fat diet and studied what happened when they also gave them CBD (a compound from cannabis plants). The study suggests that CBD may …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease in Mice
Researchers tested a new type of medicine designed to target a specific protein in the liver called C/EBPβ. This protein plays a big role in fatty liver …
Read MoreLow-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Help Control Blood Sugar Markers
Researchers looked at eating patterns from nearly 20,000 American adults over 20 years to understand how different diets affect insulin resistance—a condition …
Read MoreSkipping Meals May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that intermittent fasting—eating during certain hours and fasting during others—can help reverse a common liver disease called MAFLD …
Read MoreHow Your Body Fat Affects Your Fertility and Bone Health
Scientists have discovered that body fat isn't just for storing energy—it's actually an organ that sends chemical messages throughout your body. These messages …
Read MoreWhy Obese Mice Eat Too Much: A Brain Chemical Discovery
Scientists discovered that obese mice have too much of a special brain chemical that makes them feel hungry all the time. This chemical, called an …
Read MoreNew Discovery: How Fat Cells Talk to Your Liver and Cause Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists found a protein called GPR146 that acts like a messenger between your fat cells and liver. When this protein is active, it tells fat cells to store …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Mice Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Scientists created a special type of bacteria in the lab that might help fight type 2 diabetes. They tested it on mice that were overweight and had trouble …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Help Control Blood Sugar? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at multiple studies comparing different ways of eating less frequently (called intermittent fasting) to see which methods work best for …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a new compound called ARC-18 that might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. The study used mice …
Read MoreAncient Seed Oil May Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Researchers studied perilla seed oil, a traditional Asian herb supplement, to understand how it helps lower cholesterol and improve fat metabolism in the body. …
Read MoreYour Liver's Secret Signal for Burning Fat and Staying Healthy
Scientists discovered a special messenger called Ihh that your liver makes when you eat. This messenger travels through your blood and tells your body to burn …
Read MoreNew Tiny Particles Show Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists discovered a new way to treat fatty liver disease using super-tiny particles called nanoparticles. They found that a protein called ERN1 plays a big …
Read MoreCan Tomato Supplements Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers tested whether a special tomato supplement could help people with a common liver condition called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic …
Read MoreBrain Cells and Diet: How Your Eating Habits Affect Weight Control
Scientists discovered that tiny immune cells in your brain called microglia help control your metabolism and weight. When you eat an unhealthy Western diet …
Read MoreHow Your Food Shapes Your Gut Bugs and Affects Aging
Scientists created a massive map showing how the food you eat changes the bacteria in your gut, which then affects your health as you age. They studied over …
Read MoreExercise Hormone May Help Brain Fight Obesity-Related Inflammation
Scientists discovered that irisin, a natural hormone your body makes when you exercise, might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain that's linked to …
Read MoreA Special Fat That May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that a type of fat called nonadecanoic acid (C19:0) might help your body handle blood sugar better and prevent type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreCan a Strict Low-Carb Diet Help Prevent Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) with eating fewer calories could help people with prediabetes—a condition where blood …
Read MoreHow a Tiny Molecule Stops Your Body From Burning Extra Fat
Scientists discovered that a small piece of genetic material called miR-200b-3p may prevent your body from converting regular fat into calorie-burning brown …
Read MoreA Compound That May Help Protect Livers From Fat Damage
Researchers tested whether a compound called 4-phenylbutyric acid could help protect rat livers from damage caused by eating high-fat, high-sugar diets. The …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural substance called ferulic acid could help chickens grow faster and maintain healthier fat levels. They fed 640 young …
Read MoreA Fat That Might Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Scientists tested whether a natural fat called lauric acid could help obese mice process fats and sugar more efficiently. They fed mice a high-fat diet to make …
Read MoreBelly Massage May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Like Medicine
Researchers tested a traditional belly massage technique called Mo-Rubbing on mice with type 2 diabetes. They found that the massage worked almost as well as a …
Read MoreWhat Your Skin Color Says About Your Health and Diet
Researchers discovered that the color of your skin can reveal important information about what you eat and how healthy you are. By measuring natural pigments …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Shrink Muscles: A New Discovery
When people eat high-fat diets, their muscles can actually shrink and weaken, which makes it harder for their bodies to control blood sugar. Scientists …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Worsen PCOS: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied whether low vitamin D levels are connected to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting reproductive health in women. …
Read MoreHow Alcohol and Unhealthy Diet Team Up to Damage Your Liver
Scientists discovered that drinking alcohol combined with eating a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet causes much worse liver damage than either one alone. The …
Read MoreHow Unhealthy Metabolism May Damage DNA Repair and Increase Cancer Risk
Researchers discovered that when the body's metabolism becomes unbalanced—especially from eating high-fat diets—it changes the levels of certain molecules that …
Read MoreA Protein That Stops Your Body From Storing Extra Fat
Scientists discovered a protein called Netrin-1 that plays an important role in how your body handles extra calories from fatty foods. When mice were missing …
Read MoreNew Drug Target Found to Reduce Hunger and Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered that blocking a specific protein called Gβγ in the brain's appetite control center can reduce hunger and help people lose weight. The …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Can Help Control Blood Sugar and Weight
Scientists discovered that a special protein in your intestines called IL-22 plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing weight …
Read MoreYour Genes Don't Fully Explain Your Weight or Health
Scientists studied 211 adults to understand how genes, diet, and exercise affect weight and health. They found that while genes do influence how much you …
Read MoreCan Allulose Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better?
Researchers are testing whether allulose, a new type of low-calorie sweetener, might help your body manage blood sugar and feel fuller longer. In this study, …
Read MoreYour Child's Gut Bacteria May Predict Weight Loss Success
Researchers studied 41 children with obesity to see if the bacteria living in their stomachs could predict whether a weight loss program would work for them. …
Read MoreA Gut Bacteria May Help Your Liver Handle Too Much Sugar
Eating too much fructose (a type of sugar) can damage your liver, but scientists found that a helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus murinus might protect it. …
Read MoreHow Your Body Responds When It Doesn't Get Enough Zinc
Scientists discovered how your body reacts when it's not getting enough zinc, a mineral your cells need to work properly. When zinc levels drop, your cells …
Read MoreBrain Switches During Development May Affect Weight Gain Later
Scientists discovered that a specific brain switch during early development helps determine whether we're more likely to gain weight from eating too much. The …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Struggles After Yo-Yo Dieting (And How to Fix It)
When people lose weight and gain it back repeatedly—called yo-yo dieting—their bodies struggle more than someone who stays at a stable weight. Scientists …
Read MoreWhy Taking Exercise Breaks Won't Erase Your Fitness Gains for Your Liver
Scientists discovered something encouraging: when mice did intense, short bursts of exercise, their livers got healthier and stayed that way—even after they …
Read MoreHow Mom's Health During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay at Healthy Weight
Researchers followed families to understand whether mothers who had trouble managing blood sugar and fat during pregnancy could help their children avoid …
Read MoreCan a Keto Diet Help Fix a Fatty Liver?
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (very low carb, high fat) could help repair liver damage caused by fatty liver disease in rats. They found that the …
Read MoreNew Heat Treatment Could Help Burn Fat and Fight Obesity
Scientists developed a new treatment that uses special light and heat to help the body burn fat more efficiently. In studies with obese mice, the treatment …
Read MoreHow a Protein in Fat Cells Affects Your Body's Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a protein called SIAH2 found in immune cells within fat tissue plays an important role in how your body handles blood sugar and …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Can Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers looked at multiple studies to understand how different diets affect people with a common liver condition called MASLD (metabolic …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity and Metabolic Problems
Scientists discovered that a common gut bacteria called Phocaeicola vulgatus might help prevent obesity-related health problems. When researchers gave this …
Read MoreSugary Drinks vs. Sugary Foods: Which Matters More for Diabetes?
A new review looked at whether eating sugar causes type 2 diabetes. Scientists found something surprising: it's not really about how much sugar you eat …
Read MoreGut Bacteria From Pregnant Women With Diabetes Can Trigger Blood Sugar Problems in Mice
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria from pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) can transfer …
Read MoreChia Seed Oil May Help Control Blood Sugar in Obese People
Researchers studied whether chia seed oil could help people with obesity-related diabetes by looking at how it affects the body's iron levels and gut bacteria. …
Read MoreCan Fasting-Like Diets Help Fight Cancer?
Researchers looked at studies about special diets that trick your body into thinking it's fasting, even though you're still eating some food. Scientists …
Read MoreVitamins May Help Middle-Aged Asian Women Feel Better and Healthier
Researchers studied 662 middle-aged Asian women to see if the vitamins in their blood were connected to their physical health, mental wellbeing, and muscle …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drug Shows Promise in Animal Study
Researchers tested a high-dose weight loss medication called sibutramine in rats that were fed an unhealthy diet similar to fast food. The rats that received …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Diabetes and Weight-Related Health Problems
Scientists tested a new experimental drug called YR3-16 that may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In studies with mice, the drug improved how …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Blocking a Protein Could Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists discovered that a protein called EMMPRIN plays a major role in causing a serious liver disease where fat builds up inside liver cells, leading to …
Read MorePlant Compound Fixes Gut Health and Reduces Fat-Related Inflammation
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called leonurine may help reverse the harmful effects of eating too much fatty food. When mice ate a …
Read MoreHow Two Body Chemicals Work Together to Boost Metabolism
Scientists discovered that two important chemicals in your body—adiponectin and irisin—work together to help control how your body uses energy and manages …
Read MoreA Hidden Gene That Controls Liver Health and Disease
Scientists have discovered that a special gene called H19 plays a major role in how our livers develop and stay healthy. This gene is normally turned off in …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers followed nearly 10,000 Brazilian adults for 8 years to see how eating fewer carbohydrates affected their health. They found that people who ate …
Read MoreDrug May Help Older Adults Protect Their Livers from Fatty Food Damage
As we age, our livers become more vulnerable to damage from eating high-fat foods, which can lead to serious liver disease. Scientists discovered that a drug …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers created tiny particles containing berberine, a natural compound, designed to be better absorbed by the body when taken by mouth. They tested this …
Read MoreWhat You Eat for Dinner May Affect Your Liver Health
Researchers studied how different dinner eating patterns affect people with fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They looked at …
Read MoreSpecial Meat May Help Protect Livers in People With Diabetes
Researchers tested whether meat enriched with silicon (a mineral) could help protect the livers of rats with advanced type 2 diabetes. The rats that ate this …
Read MoreNew Skin Patch Could Help Fight Obesity Using Natural Plant Powers
Scientists created a special skin patch that delivers two natural plant compounds—curcumin (from turmeric) and glycyrrhetinic acid (from licorice)—directly …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Joint Inflammation in Arthritis
Researchers studied how the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables, and whole grains—affects the body's chemical markers in people with …
Read MoreGinger Compound May Help Fight Depression Linked to Unhealthy Eating
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in ginger called 6-gingerol might help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty and …
Read MoreWhy a Diabetes Drug Works Better Than Scientists Thought
Scientists discovered that a popular diabetes medication works in a surprising way. The drug, called a DPP-4 inhibitor, helps control blood sugar and weight, …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Foods May Boost Your COVID Vaccine Protection
A new study found that people who follow a Mediterranean diet—especially those who eat more olive oil and beans—may have stronger immune responses to COVID-19 …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Xiehuang San on mice with type 2 diabetes to understand how it works. After four weeks of …
Read MoreHow What You Eat Affects Your Cancer Risk
Cancer cells need lots of energy to grow quickly, and what we eat plays a big role in whether cancer develops. Scientists have found that eating too much …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight-Related Brain and Mood Problems
Researchers tested a new experimental compound called BN3 on zebrafish to see if it could help with brain and behavior problems caused by obesity. The fish …
Read MoreNew Test Predicts Heart and Metabolic Disease Risk Better Than Ever
Scientists created a new tool called CardioMetAge that measures how fast your heart and metabolism are aging based on simple blood tests. Unlike older aging …
Read MoreHeat Therapy May Help Your Liver Burn Fat Better
Researchers discovered that heat therapy might help people with fatty liver disease by changing how their liver processes fat. In this study, mice fed a …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Control Your Body Clock Through a Hidden Chemical Signal
Scientists discovered that bacteria in your gut produce a chemical called trimethylamine (TMA) that acts like a messenger to control your body's internal …
Read MoreProbiotic Pill Alone Won't Fix Heart Health in Obese Adults
Researchers tested whether a specific probiotic (a type of beneficial bacteria) could improve heart and metabolic health in obese adults over 90 days. While …
Read MoreWeekly Diabetes Pill Works Better Than Daily Dose in New Study
Researchers tested a new way to give a diabetes medication called alogliptin to see if taking it once a week instead of every day could work better and cause …
Read MoreVitamin D Pills May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetics
Researchers studied whether taking vitamin D supplements could help people with type 2 diabetes and extra weight manage their blood sugar better. Over 12 …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Weight Loss Drug Results
Researchers studied 53 people taking tirzepatide, a new weight loss medication, to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) …
Read MoreA Protein That Slows Weight Gain? New Discovery in Obesity Research
Scientists discovered that a protein called uPA (urokinase plasminogen activator) plays an important role in how our bodies gain weight and develop …
Read MoreVitamin D and Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D levels and pre-pregnancy weight affect the risk of developing gestational diabetes …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix Shows Promise for Fighting Childhood Obesity
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal mixture called Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Decoction (DHXD) to see if it could help with obesity. Using computer …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help You Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed
A large study of over 11,000 American adults found that people who eat healthier diets are less likely to experience a condition called circadian syndrome—a …
Read MoreAncient Herbal Formula May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Ge-Lian Qi-Shen decoction to understand how it helps treat fatty liver disease. Using mice fed …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Change Your Genes and Affect Blood Sugar
Scientists studied nearly 1,700 adults to understand how the foods we eat can change how our genes work, which affects our body's ability to control blood …
Read MoreNew Natural Compound May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Liver Fat
Scientists discovered a natural substance called enterocin from ocean bacteria that appears to help your body get rid of excess cholesterol. In laboratory …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction (BBTD) to see if it could help reduce obesity in mice. Using …
Read MoreNew CF Drug Shows Big Lung Improvements Over 2.5 Years
Researchers studied 112 people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who took a new three-part medication called elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) for up to 30 …
Read MoreBlood Tests and Vitamin D May Help Predict Dementia Risk
Researchers studied over 162,000 people to understand how two simple blood markers—red blood cell variation and vitamin D levels—might predict dementia risk. …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Xiaochaihu decoction to understand how it might help people with fatty liver disease, a …
Read MoreEating Better Food Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied 269 adults to understand how eating healthy food affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, and how those bacteria …
Read MoreHow Your Cells Clean Themselves to Protect Blood Sugar Control
Scientists discovered that a natural cleaning process inside your cells, called autophagy, helps protect the cells that make insulin even when you eat a lot of …
Read MoreTwo Medicines Help Fix Damage from Unhealthy Diets
Scientists compared two different medicines to see which one better helps repair damage caused by eating too much fatty and sugary food. They looked at how …
Read MoreA Special Fat May Help Reduce Seizures by Fixing Body Chemistry
Scientists discovered that a genetic mutation causing seizures changes how the body processes energy and nutrients. They found that a type of healthy fat …
Read MoreCan Skipping Meals Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers reviewed studies about intermittent fasting—eating during certain times and fasting during others—and how it affects your liver and stress …
Read MoreNew Drug May Help Fatty Liver Disease by Changing How Body Uses Water
Scientists discovered that a diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors might help treat fatty liver disease through an unexpected mechanism. When this drug …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called Cajanolactone A (CLA), found in pigeon peas, may help reverse fatty liver disease in people eating …
Read MoreNew Spirulina Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound from spirulina (a type of algae) called SP6 may help prevent type 2 diabetes by fixing how the body handles …
Read MoreNew Surgery Combo Helps Obese Rats Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new surgical approach combining two procedures on obese rats to see if it could help them lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreDrug Metformin Helps Reduce Fatty Liver in Obese Mice
Researchers tested whether a common diabetes medication called metformin could help reduce fat buildup in the livers of obese mice fed a high-fat diet. They …
Read MoreYour Cells' Power Plants: Why Calories Aren't the Whole Story
Scientists are discovering that how your body uses energy is much more complicated than just counting calories. Inside every cell are tiny structures called …
Read MoreFish Oil Compound May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a compound found in fish oil called DHA may help treat a serious liver condition where fat builds up and causes damage. The study …
Read MoreCertain Fatty Acids May Speed Up Type 2 Diabetes Development
Researchers discovered that some fatty acids commonly found in food supplements and diets may accelerate the development of type 2 diabetes. Using laboratory …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Turning Off One Liver Protein Helps Fight Obesity
Scientists found that a protein called PPA1 in the liver plays a surprising role in weight gain. When researchers turned off this protein in mice eating a …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Damage Multiple Body Systems
Researchers fed 35 monkeys a high-fat diet for 18 months to understand how unhealthy eating affects the body. After just six months, the monkeys developed high …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Talk to Your Liver and Kidneys
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that do much more than just help with digestion. New research shows these bacteria produce special chemicals that …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Cause Dangerous Cholesterol Levels?
Researchers reviewed cases where people following a ketogenic (keto) diet experienced very high cholesterol levels that could harm their health. The keto diet …
Read MoreNew Brain Target Could Help Bodies Burn More Calories
Scientists discovered a new way to help the body burn more calories and lose weight by targeting a specific area of the brain called the dorsal raphe nucleus. …
Read MoreYour Liver May Hold Keys to Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists have discovered that your liver plays a surprisingly important role in brain health and Alzheimer's disease development. Unlike previous research …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Teen Blood Sugar Control
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 Korean teenagers to understand how vitamin D affects their body's ability to control blood sugar. They found that most teens …
Read MoreNew Compound BAM15 Shows Promise for Fixing Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists discovered that a compound called BAM15 may help fix liver problems caused by eating too much fatty food. The research was done on mice that were …
Read MoreWhen You Exercise Matters: Afternoon Activity Better for Diabetes Prevention
A large study of over 4,600 people found that the time of day you exercise may be just as important as how much you exercise. Researchers tracked people's …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Obese Mice Burn Fat Better
Scientists discovered that myricanol, a natural compound found in the bark of a plant used in Asian medicine, may help the body burn fat more efficiently and …
Read MoreHow Liver Health Affects Brain Memory and Thinking
Scientists discovered that a chemical called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your liver makes when you're on a special diet, may protect your brain and improve …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Prevent Muscle Loss in Obese Mice
Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber supplement may help prevent muscle loss that often happens with obesity. In a study with mice, those fed a …
Read MoreWhy Your Weight Matters More as You Get Older
Researchers followed over 2,500 older adults in China for 5 years to see how their weight affected their blood pressure and blood sugar levels. They found that …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Control How Your Body Uses Bile Acid
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in how your body processes bile acid—a digestive fluid that helps …
Read MoreWhy Vegetarians and Meat-Eaters Need Different Fat Strategies
Researchers in Malaysia studied 259 people—some vegetarians and some who eat meat—to understand how different types of healthy fats in their blood relate to …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Heat-Making Fat Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered how estrogen helps your body create special "beige fat" that burns calories and generates heat. When people become obese, they lose the …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Lower Body Fat and Blood Pressure
Researchers tested whether a specific type of beneficial bacteria called Limosilactobacillus reuteri could help improve health in people aged 50-69. Ten …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control How Your Body Stores Fat
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a huge role in whether your body gains or loses …
Read MoreHow Nicotine Changes Your Gut Bacteria to Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered that nicotine at low doses may help prevent weight gain by changing the bacteria living in your gut. When mice ate a high-fat diet with …
Read MoreA Protein That Protects Your Liver From Fat Damage
Scientists discovered that a protective protein called IL-19 helps keep your liver healthy by fighting inflammation and preventing fat buildup. Using mice, …
Read MoreA Body Chemical That Helps Fight Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural chemical in your body called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) helps protect against weight gain and blood sugar problems when …
Read MoreEating Better Carbs May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers compared 121 people with fatty liver disease to 119 healthy people to understand how different types of carbohydrates affect liver health. They …
Read MoreA Nutrient in Breast Milk May Protect Babies' Livers from Diabetes Damage
When pregnant women have gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy), their babies can experience liver damage later in life. …
Read MoreHow Your Cells Fix Damage When Energy Runs Low
Your cells contain tiny structures called lysosomes that act like recycling centers, breaking down waste and old materials to keep cells healthy. When your …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and High Cholesterol
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria found in fermented tea produces a unique substance that could help people lose weight and lower their …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Your Liver Clean Up Fat Buildup
Researchers found that a natural compound called isarubrolone C (IroC) might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where too much fat builds up in liver …
Read MoreSpecial CoQ10 Supplement Helps Repair Liver Damage from Fatty Foods
Researchers tested whether a special type of CoQ10 supplement could help repair liver damage caused by eating too much fatty food. They used mice that …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Change After Weight Loss Surgery
Scientists reviewed research about the tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, called the gut microbiome. When people have weight loss surgery, …
Read MoreFoods With Live Bacteria May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how eating foods containing live microbes (like yogurt and fermented foods) affects metabolic …
Read MoreWhen You Take Calcium Matters for Your Liver Health
Researchers discovered that the time of day you take calcium supplements may affect how your body processes fats and cholesterol. In this study, mice that …
Read MoreProbiotic Particles May Help Mice Lose Weight and Lower Fat
Scientists discovered that tiny particles released by a common probiotic bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum might help reduce weight gain and improve how …
Read MoreNew Blood Tests May Help Spot Diabetes and Insulin Problems Early
Researchers studied nearly 20,000 Americans to find the best blood tests for catching diabetes and insulin resistance early. They looked at six different …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Help Your Body Stay Healthy?
Scientists reviewed research on intermittent fasting—eating during certain times and fasting during others—to understand how it affects your body's hormones …
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 MoreHow Ketones May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers reviewed how a special type of diet that produces ketones—molecules your body makes when eating very few carbohydrates—might help hearts function …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Helps Reduce Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called ellagic acid could help people with fatty liver disease. Sixty patients took either ellagic acid …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Help Treat Serious Diseases?
Scientists are looking at whether the ketogenic diet—a way of eating that's very low in carbs and high in fat—might help treat diseases beyond epilepsy. This …
Read MorePlastic Chemicals and Sugar May Harm Fat Cells in New Ways
Researchers studied how two common plastic chemicals (BPS and BPF) affect the body when combined with a high-sugar diet. Using lab rats, they found that these …
Read MoreEating for a Healthy Planet May Lower Diabetes and Liver Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 170,000 people to see if following the EAT-Lancet diet—a eating plan designed to be healthy for both people and the planet—could …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Compounds May Help Fight Obesity in New Research
Scientists reviewed 40 animal studies to see if postbiotics—special compounds made by gut bacteria—could help with weight loss and metabolism. Animals that …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Diabetes? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 31 studies involving nearly 4,000 people with prediabetes to see if taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent type 2 diabetes. They …
Read MoreNatural Compound Berberine Helps Restore Gut Health in Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that berberine, a compound from traditional Chinese medicine, may help treat a serious liver condition called metabolic …
Read MoreWhat Southern Chinese People Eat and How It Affects Their Health
Researchers studied 330 people in southern China to understand how their eating habits connect to their weight and metabolic health. They found three main …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Medicine May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered how a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Lipi Jiangzhuo decoction might help treat a serious liver condition called MASH …
Read MorePlant Fiber Helps Mice Fight High Cholesterol
Researchers tested whether a special plant called Polygonatum sibiricum could help reduce high cholesterol in mice eating unhealthy, fatty diets. The plant is …
Read MoreA Spice Smell That Could Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that inhaling eugenol, a natural compound found in cloves, may help prevent fatty liver disease. In studies with mice and lab cells, …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Need Different Weight Gain Plans
Researchers studied over 1,100 pregnant women with obesity to see if a lifestyle program helping them gain the right amount of weight during pregnancy would …
Read MoreEating Rye Bread Changes Your Body Chemistry in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied what happens when people with obesity eat high-fiber rye instead of regular wheat bread for 12 weeks. They discovered that rye changes the …
Read MoreHow High-Sugar Diets Affect Pregnant Rats' Health and Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied how different high-sugar diets affected pregnant rats' bodies and health. They compared three groups: rats eating normal food with water, …
Read MoreCan Blueberries Help Fight Weight Gain From Junk Food?
Researchers wanted to know if blueberries could help protect mice from gaining weight and developing health problems when eating a diet full of processed …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Heart Disease Risk Beyond Just Weight
Researchers studied over 9,500 people to find a better way to predict who might develop heart disease. They discovered that a simple blood test measuring two …
Read MoreHow Low-Protein Diets Trigger a Special Hormone in Primates
Scientists studied how eating less protein affects the bodies of marmosets, small primates similar to humans. When the marmosets ate a low-protein diet, their …
Read MoreHow a Keto Diet May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied how a ketogenic (keto) diet affects fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They tested the diet on mice with …
Read MorePlant Compounds That May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Researchers reviewed studies on natural plant substances that might help your body handle sugar and fat better after eating. These plant compounds, called …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds May Help Control Blood Sugar in Rats
Researchers tested two natural plant compounds called syringol and guaiacol to see if they could help reduce high blood sugar and related damage in rats fed an …
Read MoreRice Protein May Help Your Body Handle Fat Better
Scientists discovered that rice protein peptides—tiny pieces of protein from rice—might help your body manage fat more effectively. In a study with mice fed a …
Read More1 in 3 Kids in New Zealand at Risk for Prediabetes
Researchers in New Zealand checked 276 children ages 11-13 to see how many were at risk for prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels start getting too …
Read MoreFoods That Protect Your Liver From Fat Buildup
A fatty liver is becoming more common worldwide, affecting millions of people. Scientists reviewed research on how different foods and eating patterns can help …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Treatment Shows Promise for Teen Weight and Health
Researchers tested a new treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—essentially transferring healthy gut bacteria from donors to patients—in …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Protect Your Liver and Help You Live Longer
Researchers followed nearly 47,500 people with a fatty liver condition for over 13 years to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, nuts, …
Read MoreCan Eating Beans Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers looked at studies about eating legumes (beans, lentils, peas) and how they affect liver and gallbladder health. They found that eating legumes …
Read MoreJunk Food May Harm Men's Health and Fertility
Researchers studied how ultra-processed foods affect men's bodies and reproductive health. In a controlled experiment, men who ate more processed foods showed …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Fatty Liver Disease in Overweight Adults
Researchers studied 201 adults with extra weight to understand how vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease. They found that people with low vitamin D were …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Prevent Liver Cancer by Fixing Cell Metabolism
Researchers discovered that pterostilbene, a natural compound found in plants, may help prevent liver cancer by activating a special protein in cells called …
Read MoreFiber Foods May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers reviewed nine studies about how eating more fiber affects your blood sugar and gut bacteria. Most people don't eat enough fiber, even though it's …
Read MoreBelly Fat May Be Linked to Brain Cell Damage
Researchers studied nearly 2,000 American adults to understand if carrying extra weight around the belly is connected to brain health. They measured a special …
Read MoreNew Drug Plus Weight Loss Surgery: Does Combining Them Work Better?
Researchers tested whether adding a popular weight loss drug called semaglutide to weight loss surgery could help obese mice lose even more weight. They …
Read MoreApp Helps Shrink Fatty Liver and Improve Heart Health for 9 Months
Researchers tested a smartphone app called Sidekick that teaches people about healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress management to help with a common …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Older Women Fight Weight Gain and Heart Problems
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects older female mice that ate a high-fat diet. They found that vitamin D supplementation helped reduce body weight, …
Read MoreArtificial Sweetener Changes Gut Bacteria in People With Diabetes
Researchers studied what happens to gut bacteria when people with type 2 diabetes replace sugar in their coffee and tea with sucralose, an artificial …
Read MoreNew Treatment Targets the Gut to Help Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers are exploring a new way to treat fatty liver disease by targeting the connection between your gut and liver. In a study using rats, scientists used …
Read MoreJunk Food May Hurt Heart Health More in Kids With a Specific Gene
Researchers studied 258 young children to understand how different eating patterns affect heart and metabolic health, especially in kids who carry a particular …
Read MoreCitrus Extract Boosts Blood Sugar Control in Prediabetes
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from citrus fruits could help people with prediabetes (early warning signs of diabetes) who were already …
Read MoreWhy Kids with Kidney Disease Need More Vitamins
Researchers studied 575 children with chronic kidney disease to understand which vitamins and minerals they weren't getting enough of. They found that 9 out of …
Read MoreWhy Some People Regain Weight After Dieting (And How to Spot Them)
Researchers followed 100 people on a weight loss program to understand why some people regain all their weight back while others keep it off. They discovered …
Read MoreHow Diet and Exercise Help Fight Two Different Diseases
Scientists discovered that diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS), two diseases that seem completely different, actually share similar problems in the body. Both …
Read MoreA Protein That Controls Fat Burning Could Help Prevent Obesity
Scientists discovered that a protein called PDE5A plays an important role in how our bodies store and burn fat. When researchers removed this protein in mice, …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Feeds Your Gut's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how different foods affect the tiny organisms living in our stomachs, called gut bacteria. They found that people who ate a Mediterranean …
Read MoreSpecial Fats From Your Gut May Work Like Healthy Oils
Scientists discovered a surprising type of fat found in your body and food that acts like the "good" fats we hear about. These fats, called cyclopropane fatty …
Read MoreWhy Your Liver Struggles to Clean Up Dead Cells in Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists discovered that people with a serious liver condition called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) have a problem: their liver's …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Teens Store Fat in Healthier Places
Researchers studied 1,579 American teenagers to see if eating foods with special plant compounds called lignans affects where their body stores fat. They …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Ignores Leptin (and What Scientists Are Doing About It)
Leptin is a hormone that tells your brain when you're full and helps control your weight. Scientists have known about leptin for years, but they've discovered …
Read MoreCan Quercetin Help Lower Cholesterol? New Research Says Maybe
Researchers studied a special form of quercetin, a natural compound found in apples, onions, and berries, to see if it could help people with unhealthy …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet Helps Shrink Belly Fat in People with Fatty Livers
Researchers studied 474 people with obesity and fatty liver disease who followed a low-carbohydrate diet for four months. They found that the diet was …
Read MorePine Nut Protein May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers found that a special protein extracted from pine nut oil waste may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. In studies …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery: Which Type Keeps Weight Off Better?
Researchers followed 54 people who had two different types of weight loss surgery for two years. One surgery (called sleeve gastrectomy) makes your stomach …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease in Study
Researchers tested a plant called Conyza bonariensis to see if it could help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. Using …
Read MoreSpecial Carbs That Digest Slowly May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that certain carbohydrates that break down slowly in your body might be better for weight management than regular white rice. In studies …
Read MoreCan Magnesium and Vitamin D Help Reduce Body Inflammation?
Researchers combined results from nine studies involving 509 overweight or obese people to see if taking magnesium and vitamin D together could reduce …
Read MoreEating More Fiber May Help Protect Your Liver if You Have Diabetes
Researchers tested whether eating more dietary fiber could help people with type 2 diabetes who also have fatty liver disease. They divided patients into three …
Read MoreCannabis May Help Fix Metabolism Problems in Obese Mice
Researchers tested whether cannabis could help fix metabolic problems caused by obesity in mice. They compared lean mice to obese mice, then gave some obese …
Read MoreWhy Couch Potatoes Get More Kidney Stones
Researchers studied over 10,000 people who don't exercise much and found that those with poor health habits get kidney stones much more often. The study looked …
Read MoreEating More Healthy Plants May Help Protect Your Liver
Researchers studied nearly 1,600 people from different ethnic backgrounds to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent fatty liver disease. They …
Read MoreWhy Body Fat Matters More Than Weight for Inflammation
Researchers studied 550 Indian doctors to understand how body composition and diet affect inflammation in the body. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: How Diet Affects Weight and Health
Researchers in Inner Mongolia studied how different eating patterns affect people's weight and overall health. They found that eating more plant-based foods …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Mix May Help With Weight and Cholesterol
Researchers tested a special probiotic supplement containing three ingredients on 40 overweight adults for 12 weeks. The probiotic group lost more belly fat, …
Read MoreNew Combo Treatment May Help Bones in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that two compounds called Dasatinib and Quercetin, when combined, may help strengthen bones in people with type 2 diabetes. The study …
Read MoreSpecial Carbon Powder May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether activated carbon—a special type of carbon powder—could help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their gut. They …
Read MoreQuick Workouts Plus Cinnamon Help Soldiers Lose Weight Faster
Researchers tested whether combining intense 8-minute workouts (called Tabata training) with cinnamon supplements could help soldiers lose weight and get …
Read MoreLong-Term Keto Diet May Harm Liver and Blood Sugar Control
Researchers studied what happens when mice eat a ketogenic (keto) diet for a long time. While the diet helped mice lose weight at first, the study found that …
Read MoreYour Diet Shapes How Your Body Burns Food for Energy
Researchers compared how people from Kenya and the United States use food for energy based on what they typically eat. They found that Kenyans, who eat more …
Read MoreWhy Your Muscle Type Matters More Than Amino Acids for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists compared two groups of healthy young adults to understand why some people struggle with blood sugar control while others don't. They discovered that …
Read MoreFasting Helps Diabetic Patients Grow New Jaw Bone
Scientists discovered that people with type 2 diabetes struggle to grow new bone, especially in their jaw. They tested a new approach combining special cells …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Weight for Aging
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to understand how body shape affects how quickly we age biologically. They found that people with more belly …
Read MoreLoneliness and Inactivity Linked to Insulin Problems in Workers
Researchers studied over 117,000 Spanish workers to understand what causes insulin resistance—a condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly, …
Read MoreHow Weight Loss and Exercise Fix Your Muscles at the Cellular Level
Researchers studied 21 adults with obesity who completed a 3-month program combining weight loss and exercise training. They discovered that this combination …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes May Increase Body Inflammation Years Later
Women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy (a temporary form of diabetes) show higher levels of inflammation in their bodies years afterward. …
Read MoreNatural Sweetener May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Buildup
Researchers discovered that stevioside, a natural sweetener made from stevia plants, might help protect the liver from damage caused by high-fat diets. In …
Read MoreWhat You Eat and When You Eat It Affects Your Blood Sugar
Researchers tracked blood sugar levels in over 500 healthy adults for a week using special monitors to see how different foods and meal times affected their …
Read MoreEating Less Often May Help Fight Breast Cancer in Mice
Scientists studied how different ways of eating less food affect breast cancer risk in mice. They compared mice that ate normally, mice that ate less food …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Fix Fatty Liver Disease in Egyptian Patients
Researchers studied 30 Egyptian patients with fatty liver disease who followed a specially designed lower-calorie diet for 6 months. The diet was created to …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound Shows Promise for PCOS Treatment in Study
Researchers tested a natural compound called laurolitsine on mice with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a common hormone condition affecting millions of …
Read MoreMediterranean-Style Diet May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied over 32,000 Korean adults with a common liver condition called fatty liver disease to see if different eating patterns could reduce their …
Read MoreVitamin D and a Hormone Called Prolactin May Be Connected in Diabetes
Researchers studied 221 men with type 2 diabetes to understand how vitamin D levels affect a hormone called prolactin. They found that most of the men didn't …
Read MoreBelly Fat and Cholesterol Linked to Prediabetes Risk
Researchers studied over 9,700 American adults to understand what body measurements and blood markers predict prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: How Meal Timing Changes Your Liver's Daily Rhythm
Your liver follows a 24-hour schedule that helps it process food and manage your metabolism. Scientists discovered that a special chemical process called …
Read MoreAI Could Help Predict How Your Body Handles Sugar After Meals
Scientists are exploring how artificial intelligence can predict how your blood sugar responds after eating different foods. Since everyone's body reacts …
Read MoreSpecial Mushroom Protein Helps Reduce Asthma in Overweight People
Researchers discovered that a protein from mushrooms called FIP-fve may help people who have both obesity and allergic asthma. In studies with mice, this …
Read MoreHow Extra Weight May Speed Up Colon Cancer Growth
Scientists discovered how obesity (being significantly overweight) may help colon cancer grow faster. Using both mice and real patient data, researchers found …
Read MoreNew Protein Discovery Could Help Fight Obesity by Burning More Fat
Scientists discovered a new way to fight obesity by targeting a protein called LGR4 in our bodies. Using advanced microscopy technology, researchers created a …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to understand how the bacteria living in your gut might influence fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in …
Read MoreCottonseed Oil vs. Olive Oil: Which Is Better for Your Body?
Researchers compared how two cooking oils affect your body's chemistry. They studied 47 healthy adults who ate either cottonseed oil or olive oil for 4 weeks, …
Read MoreHow Different Diets Can Fix Your Body's Metabolism
Scientists reviewed tons of research about how the food we eat affects our body's ability to stay healthy. They found that eating certain types of diets—like …
Read MoreGreen Tea Compound May Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications from Obesity
Researchers studied whether L-theanine, a natural compound found in green tea, could help prevent pregnancy problems in obese mice. They found that L-theanine …
Read MoreTwo Plants Combined May Help Fight Obesity in New Study
Researchers tested a mixture of red okra and a fruit tree leaf extract to see if it could help with weight gain and unhealthy fat levels. In mice fed a …
Read MoreWhat Spain's Eating Habits Say About Health and Happiness
Researchers in Spain studied nearly 5,500 people to understand how their eating habits and lifestyles affect their overall health and quality of life. Using …
Read MoreCan Two Supplements Help Fix a Fatty Liver?
Researchers tested whether two natural supplements—silymarin (from milk thistle) and alpha-lipoic acid—could help people with fatty liver disease when combined …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Qushi Huayu Decoction (QHD) on mice with a common liver disease where fat builds up in the …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Blood Sugar Control in Obese Adults
Researchers tested a new supplement called pA1c®HI on 17 people with obesity to see if it could help their bodies handle blood sugar better. Half the group …
Read MorePotassium and Garcinia Cambogia Together May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers tested whether combining potassium with a popular weight-loss supplement called Garcinia cambogia could work better together than alone. In a …
Read MoreA Common Food Additive May Help Fight Metabolic Disease
Researchers discovered that sodium nitrate, a substance found in some foods and used as a preservative, might help prevent and treat metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreDoes Drinking Alcohol Affect Vitamin D Levels in Young Men?
Researchers in Cameroon studied 155 healthy young men to see if drinking alcohol affects how much vitamin D their bodies have. Vitamin D is important for …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied over 4,600 Americans and found that people with lower vitamin D levels in their blood were more likely to have a liver condition called …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Fat Storage Affects How It Processes Food
Scientists discovered that people who store extra fat in their liver respond differently to eating a fatty, sugary meal compared to those with less liver fat. …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Damage
Researchers discovered that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may help protect livers from fatty liver disease by working in two ways: it boosts the …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Eat Less and Stay Healthy
Scientists studied 650 chickens to understand why some birds can eat less food while staying just as healthy and productive as others. By looking at the …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Mix Helps Lower Both Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a natural supplement combination on 359 people with heart and diabetes risk factors. The supplement contained two ingredients: Monacolin K …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered how omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) might help people with fatty liver disease. The study found that omega-3s work …
Read MoreEating Eggs and Dairy May Help Prevent Metabolic Problems
Researchers studied over 15,000 middle-aged and older adults in China to understand how different eating patterns affect their health and weight. They found …
Read MoreBetter Blood Sugar Control May Help You Stay Strong as You Age
Researchers studied over 26,000 Americans to understand how the body's ability to handle blood sugar affects weakness and frailty in older adults. They found …
Read MoreEven Normal Blood Pressure May Affect Your Liver Health
Researchers studied over 2,000 American adults without high blood pressure to see if even slightly elevated blood pressure numbers could affect liver health. …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Reduce Inflammation in Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 46 studies involving 3,580 people with diabetes to see if probiotic supplements (beneficial bacteria) could reduce inflammation in the …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Compound Called Uridine May Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered that a natural compound called uridine might help overweight mice lose weight and improve how their bodies handle fat. In this study, …
Read MoreExercise and Healthy Eating Help Seniors Fight Inflammation
A new study of over 2,300 older adults found that staying physically active and eating well work together to keep inflammation and blood sugar levels healthy. …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a natural extract from purslane (a common plant) on rats to see if it could help prevent obesity and fatty liver disease. The rats that …
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps Reduce Body Inflammation, But How You Lose It May Not Matter
Researchers wanted to know if different ways of eating could help reduce inflammation in people at risk of type 2 diabetes. They compared two popular eating …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Overweight Horses Lose Fat in the Right Places
Researchers studied 32 overweight horses to find the best way to help them lose weight over 10 weeks. Some horses exercised, some ate less food, some did both, …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fighting Obesity in Mice
Scientists created a new experimental drug by combining two compounds and turning it into tiny particles to help it work better in the body. When they tested …
Read MoreA Blood Test That Predicts Heart Risk in People With Fatty Livers
Researchers studied over 6,500 people with fatty liver disease to understand how a specific blood test called the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) could …
Read MoreWhy Women with PCOS Need to Know About Health Risks
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting millions of women worldwide that goes beyond just irregular periods. This research review …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Your Muscles Burn Fat Better
Scientists discovered that aerobic exercise (like running or cycling) helps your muscles get rid of excess fat by activating a special protein called the …
Read MoreWhy Low B12 Levels May Increase Stroke Risk
Researchers discovered how vitamin B12 deficiency might lead to stroke by studying the body's proteins and chemicals. When B12 levels drop too low, it triggers …
Read MoreAir Pollution During Pregnancy May Increase Weight Gain Risk Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice were exposed to air pollution (specifically tiny particles called PM2.5), their babies grew up to be more vulnerable …
Read MoreTwo Weight Loss Surgeries Compared: Which Works Better?
Researchers studied 824 people in China who had one of two types of weight loss surgery to see which one worked better. One surgery makes your stomach smaller …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that fisetin, a natural compound found in plants, may help protect the liver from fatty buildup caused by poor diet and weight gain. In …
Read MoreHow a Simple Amino Acid Might Help Fight Obesity and Weak Bones
Scientists discovered that a natural substance called glutamine might help protect bones and reduce weight gain in people who are overweight. When mice ate a …
Read MoreWhere You Carry Fat May Affect Your Brain Health
Scientists studied over 440,000 people to understand how body fat in different areas might affect dementia risk. They found that fat around your belly (waist) …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetics?
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to see if vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes improve how their bodies handle blood sugar. They used a special type of …
Read MoreHow Acupuncture May Help Reduce Weight in Obese Rats
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help obese rats lose weight and improve their metabolism. They compared acupuncture treatment to a weight-loss …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Pills Help You Lose Weight When You Exercise?
Researchers combined data from eight different studies involving 481 people to see if taking vitamin D supplements while exercising could help overweight …
Read MoreA Plant Vegetable May Help Lower Cholesterol Better Than Expected
Researchers tested a leafy vegetable called Artemisia selengensis (a plant used in Asian cooking) to see if it could help lower cholesterol in rats fed a …
Read MoreWhy Certain Amino Acids May Increase Fatty Liver Risk
Researchers studied 1,642 Iranian adults over 50 to understand how different amino acids in the blood relate to fatty liver disease. They found that higher …
Read MoreSpinach Extract and Exercise Help Obese Men Lose Fat and Improve Health
Researchers tested whether a spinach supplement combined with intense exercise could help obese men lose weight and improve their health markers. Over 12 …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: How Meal Timing Affects Weight
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about how the timing of meals affects our bodies and weight. They found that eating more food earlier in the day and …
Read MoreCan a Simple Amino Acid Help People With Severe Obesity?
Researchers tested whether adding glycine, a building block protein, could help people with severe obesity. Nineteen participants took glycine supplements for …
Read MoreDoes Cutting Sugary Drinks in Childhood Help Teens Stay Healthy?
Researchers followed nearly 1,000 kids from birth through their teenage years to see what happens when families drink fewer sugary beverages and fruit juices. …
Read MoreOlive Compound May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a natural compound called hydroxytyrosol (found in olive oil) to see if it could help people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolism …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Overweight Teens Going Through Puberty
Researchers in Turkey studied 418 children and teens (ages 6-18) who were overweight or obese to understand how vitamin D, body weight, and insulin (a hormone …
Read MoreFake Keto Diet With Sugar and Butter Harms Health in Study
Researchers tested what happens when people try to follow a keto diet but mess it up by eating sugar and lots of animal fat together. They fed rats a diet high …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Keep Your Blood Healthy
Researchers studied over 37,000 people from the United States and China to understand how vitamin D affects a marker of blood health called the platelet-to-HDL …
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease May Affect Your Brain and Memory
Scientists discovered that a common liver disease called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease), which happens when fat builds up in …
Read MoreVitamin D and Genes May Explain Why Some Women Get PCOS
Researchers in India studied 170 women with PCOS and 150 healthy women to understand how vitamin D deficiency and specific genetic variations work together to …
Read MoreKeto Diet Shows Mixed Results for Heart Health in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers studied seven people with bipolar disorder who tried a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) for three months. The diet helped with …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Explain Why Some Obese People Stay Healthier
Researchers studied over 1,500 people in China who struggle with weight to understand how vitamin D affects their health. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreHow Your Early Life Shapes Your Bones and Health at 18
Researchers are launching a major study to understand how things that happen before and after you're born affect your bones, hormones, and body shape as a …
Read MoreYour Daily Activity Pattern May Affect Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied over 74,000 people to understand how our daily activity patterns—when we're active versus resting throughout the day—might affect diabetes …
Read MoreCertain Foods May Raise Your Risk of Gout-Related Disease
Researchers studied over 4,300 people from coastal China to understand which foods might increase the risk of hyperuricemia—a condition where your body has too …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Turn Fat-Burning On
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal combination called Dahuang-Huanglian on obese rats to understand how it helps with weight loss. The study found …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Change Your Body's Internal Clock
Your body has an internal clock that helps control how you use energy and stay healthy. Scientists wanted to see if the foods you eat—especially proteins, …
Read MoreA Molecule From Ketosis May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB), which your body makes during fasting or ketogenic diets, may help treat …
Read MoreNew Gut Compounds May Help Fight Obesity and Boost Metabolism
Scientists reviewed multiple animal studies to see if special compounds called postbiotics could help with weight management and improve how the body processes …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Insulin Levels May Affect Your Joint Health
Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 Americans to understand why some people develop arthritis in their joints. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreA Simple Body Test That Predicts Weight Loss Success in Diabetics
Researchers studied 223 people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who followed an extreme low-calorie diet (eating only 300-600 calories per day for 9 days). …
Read MoreDoes Eating Soy Help Kids' Health and Brain Power?
Researchers are studying whether eating soy foods can help children ages 8-11 stay healthy. Soy contains special plant compounds called isoflavones that might …
Read MoreWhy Your Blood Sugar and Brain Health May Be Connected
Scientists are discovering that Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting how the brain controls movement, may be linked to metabolic problems like diabetes …
Read MoreOlive Oil and Cell Therapy Team Up to Heal Fatty Livers
Researchers discovered that combining extra virgin olive oil with special healing particles from stem cells may be more effective at treating fatty liver …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise Against Organ Scarring and Metabolism Problems
Researchers created a new experimental drug called MHY5396 that works by activating two different pathways in the body that help control inflammation and fat …
Read MoreNew Supplement Helps Fatty Liver Disease and Anxiety in Study
Researchers tested a new supplement called α5 on mice with fatty liver disease—a condition where fat builds up in the liver, often linked to obesity. The mice …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule Doesn't Help Weight or Heart Health
Researchers tested whether eating all your food within an 8-hour window could improve health in women who were overweight. Some women ate early (8am-4pm) while …
Read MoreShorter Surgery Changes May Help Obesity Patients Stay Healthier
Doctors performed a study comparing two versions of weight loss surgery on people with severe obesity. The surgery, called one-anastomosis gastric bypass, was …
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Researchers reviewed studies about how often we eat and whether eating at certain times (called intermittent fasting) helps with weight loss. They found that …
Read MoreHigh-Methionine Diet: Good for Liver, Bad for Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a diet high in methionine (an amino acid found in protein) could help diabetic rats. They found something surprising: the diet …
Read MoreThe Right Mix of Amino Acids May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists studied how different types of branched-chain amino acids (special building blocks your body uses) affect fatty liver disease in chickens. They …
Read MoreA Supplement That May Help Your Body Make Less Fat
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could help people with high body fat reduce how much new fat their bodies …
Read MoreBile Acids and Blood Sugar: What Your Gut Tells Your Pancreas
Researchers studied over 1,000 older adults in Italy to understand how bile acids—substances your body makes to digest fat—affect how well your body handles …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Both Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
As people age, some develop a tricky problem: they lose muscle while gaining fat at the same time. This combination, called sarcopenia and obesity together, is …
Read MoreYour Small Intestine's Bacteria Matter More for Weight Than Colon Bacteria
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your small intestine (called the ileum) have a bigger impact on your metabolism and weight than bacteria in …
Read MoreRed Algae Compound May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers discovered that astaxanthin, a natural red pigment found in algae and seafood, may help prevent heart disease and improve metabolism in mice. When …
Read MoreNervonic Acid: A Brain-Boosting Nutrient You Should Know About
Nervonic acid is a special fat that your brain needs to work properly, but your body doesn't make enough of it on its own. Scientists are discovering that this …
Read MoreHow Plant-Based Diets Change Your Body's Energy Use
Scientists reviewed research on how eating mostly plants affects how your body uses energy. Plant-based diets—which focus on vegetables, fruits, grains, and …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Brain Health in People with Fatty Liver Disease
A new study shows that regular exercise can improve brain function and blood flow in people with fatty liver disease caused by obesity and metabolism problems. …
Read MoreWhy High Uric Acid Levels May Raise Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 16,000 people to understand how uric acid (a waste product in your blood) connects to homocysteine (another blood chemical linked to …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut produce special compounds that can either protect or harm your liver. When these …
Read MoreHow Special Diets May Help Your Immune System Fight Cancer
Scientists are discovering that what you eat can change how your immune cells work, especially in fighting cancer. This research focuses on ketone …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium bifidum might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your gut play a big role in type 2 diabetes. A new review of multiple studies shows …
Read MoreVitamin K2 May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
A new study found that Vitamin K2 might help treat a common liver disease called MASLD, which affects about one in three people worldwide. Researchers gave …
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Researchers studied how statin drugs—commonly used to lower cholesterol—might increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Using advanced genetic and …
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Researchers tested whether eating gluten-free foods could help people with fatty liver disease—a condition where fat builds up in the liver. Sixty patients …
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Researchers studied 90 children who were just diagnosed with lymphoma to understand why their bodies produce too much of a chemical called homocysteine, which …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Liver Disease in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers studied how a new medication called tirzepatide affects liver health in mice that were overweight, diabetic, and going through menopause-like …
Read MoreWhy Some Women After Menopause May Have Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied over 5,000 women after menopause to understand why some have low vitamin D levels. They looked at a special ratio involving uric acid (a …
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Researchers studied nearly 60,000 Americans to understand how diet affects a condition called metabolic syndrome, which involves high blood pressure, blood …
Read MoreHow Your Liver's Stress Sensors Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered that liver cells have special sensors called Piezo1 that help control how the body stores and uses sugar. When these sensors work …
Read MoreWhat Happens After You Eat Matters More Than You Think
Scientists have discovered that the hours right after eating are when your body faces the biggest health challenges. Instead of just checking your blood sugar …
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When women go through menopause, their bodies lose estrogen, which can lead to weight gain. Scientists wanted to understand why this happens by studying how …
Read MoreSpecial Vinegar from a Plant May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Scientists tested a vinegar made from luffa (a plant also known as a sponge gourd) to see if it could help with weight gain and unhealthy fat buildup. They …
Read MoreLosing Weight Fixes Your Body's Vitamin D Problems
When people gain weight, their bodies often struggle to use vitamin D properly, even if they get enough of it. Scientists studied mice to understand this …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
Scientists tested a new experimental drug called VTX3232 that works by calming down the body's inflammatory response, which is overactive in obese people. In …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule and Exercise May Boost Your Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research from 2015-2024 about two simple habits that might improve your gut bacteria: eating during certain hours of the day and exercising …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Fight Obesity-Related Diabetes
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Jiangtang Tiaozhi Formula (JTTZF) to see if it could help treat type 2 diabetes caused by …
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Researchers tested whether eating all your food within an 8-hour window each day could help prevent liver damage and scarring. They used mice with a special …
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Researchers in Taiwan discovered that people who are overweight and have peptic ulcers (painful sores in the stomach) tend to have lower vitamin D levels in …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Show Promise for Fighting Obesity Without Side Effects
Researchers developed tiny particles loaded with a natural hormone that could help fight obesity by turning regular fat into calorie-burning fat. In animal …
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Scientists studied blood samples from 71 children and teenagers to understand how having too much body fat affects the tiny proteins inside blood cells. They …
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Researchers studied people with type 2 diabetes to see how many also had thyroid problems. They found that about 1 in 5 diabetes patients also had an …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Your Liver From Fatty Food Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin D could protect mice from liver damage caused by eating a high-fat diet. They found that mice eating fatty foods developed …
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Researchers studied nearly 950 teenagers to understand how vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease, a condition where too much fat builds up in the liver. …
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Researchers discovered that too much selenium in the diet can cause insulin resistance (when your body struggles to control blood sugar). In this mouse study, …
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Researchers studied 600 older adults in Iran to see if vitamin D levels were connected to the amount of deep belly fat they had. They found a weak connection: …
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Children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with digestive and nutritional problems that standard diets don't address. Scientists are exploring a new …
Read MoreTropical Fruit Acerola May Help Athletes' Bodies Work Better
Researchers studied whether acerola, a tropical fruit packed with healthy compounds, could help elite endurance athletes perform better. Twenty-two young …
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Researchers reviewed studies about a new eating approach called time-restricted eating (TRE), where people eat all their meals within a specific time window …
Read MoreHigh Iron Levels Linked to Weight Gain and Liver Problems in Men
Researchers in Brazil studied 113 adults to understand the connection between iron levels in the blood and body weight. They found that people with higher iron …
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Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a surprising role in liver health and cancer development. When you have …
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Researchers in Iran tested whether a special teaching program could help office workers prevent metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that includes …
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Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop diabetes. When these bacteria get …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound May Help Fix Weight and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural compound called Gnetin C, found in melinjo seeds, might help fight obesity and improve blood sugar control. In a study …
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Scientists studied how a natural sugar called galactose affects how our bodies use fat for energy. They fed young mice a diet where half the regular sugar was …
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Scientists discovered that exercise can help protect your liver from storing too much fat, especially if you don't have enough vitamin D in your body. Using …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Help Your Heart Health
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Iranian adults to see if eating foods that are good for both our bodies and the environment could help prevent metabolic …
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When people eat fewer calories to lose weight, their bodies make different amounts of special chemicals called bile acids that help with digestion. In this …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb Mix Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes in Rats
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Sanghuang Tongxie Formula on rats with type 2 diabetes to see how it works. They discovered that …
Read MoreWhy People Who Age Faster May Have Higher Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists studied over 500,000 people in the UK to understand if our bodies aging faster than normal might be connected to schizophrenia, a serious mental …
Read MoreHow Acidic Foods Might Affect Heart Health
Researchers followed over 6,400 Iranian adults for ten years to see if eating foods that make the body more acidic affects heart health and death rates. They …
Read MoreEating in an 8-Hour Window Plus Exercise Works Best for Weight Loss
Researchers studied 104 middle-aged women who were overweight to see if eating only during an 8-hour window each day, combined with exercise, could help them …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Have a Daily Schedule—And It Matters
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your gut follow a daily rhythm, just like your sleep-wake cycle. When these bacterial rhythms get …
Read MoreDNA Changes Linked to Diet and Health Differences Between Groups
Scientists discovered that Native Hawaiian and White women have different patterns in how their DNA is marked with chemical tags that affect how genes work. …
Read MoreTwo Blood Markers That Show If You're at Risk for Weight and Heart Problems
Researchers studied 300 people with different body weights to understand why obesity increases the risk of heart disease. They found two substances in the …
Read MoreYour Body Clock Genes May Affect Weight and Diet Choices
Scientists studied 6,000 adults in Qatar to understand why some people struggle more with weight gain. They discovered that certain genes related to your …
Read MoreCinnamon Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that cinnamic acid, a natural compound found in cinnamon, may help prevent type 2 diabetes by improving how the body uses insulin. In a …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods and Sugar Together Are Extra Dangerous for Diabetes
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much fatty food combined with too much sugar creates a "double trouble" effect that's worse than …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Diet and Betel Nut May Team Up to Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers studied how eating a high-fat diet combined with chewing betel nuts affects the prostate gland in rats. They found that when these two things …
Read MoreHow Your Blood Sugar Might Affect Impulsive Behavior
Scientists are taking a fresh look at an old idea: that low blood sugar might make people more likely to act impulsively or aggressively. For nearly 100 years, …
Read MoreA Supplement Called Betaine May Help Fix Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists studied whether a natural compound called betaine could help fix blood sugar control problems caused by too much selenium. They gave mice different …
Read MoreRice Bran Compound May Help Protect Your Liver from Junk Food
Eating too much sugary and fatty food can damage your liver, but a natural compound called gamma oryzanol found in rice bran might help protect it. Scientists …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Link Diabetes and Liver Disease
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a major role in connecting type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. These two conditions …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Yogurt May Help Protect Liver in Diabetics
Researchers found a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus casei in traditional Iranian dairy products that might help people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreHow Your Body Type Affects Fatty Liver Recovery
Researchers studied 30 people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolism problems to see how different body characteristics affected their ability to reduce …
Read MoreEating More Antioxidants May Protect Normal-Weight People's Hearts
Researchers studied over 4,500 normal-weight adults to see if eating foods rich in antioxidants could protect their hearts and prevent metabolic problems. …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Fatty Liver Disease Risk
Researchers in Turkey studied how differences in a gene called the vitamin D receptor might affect people's risk of developing fatty liver disease and related …
Read MoreGut Viruses From Healthy People Help Mice Control Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered something surprising: they gave obese mice a special treatment made from viruses found in healthy people's gut bacteria, and it helped …
Read MoreHow Your Coffee Habit Affects Your Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers discovered that drinking unsweetened filter coffee may help control blood sugar levels through an interesting chain reaction in your gut. When you …
Read MoreWhat People in Qatar With Fatty Liver Disease Are Really Eating
Researchers in Qatar studied 94 people with a common liver condition called MASLD (metabolic-associated fatty liver disease) to understand what they eat and …
Read MoreSpecial Drink Made From Plants May Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Scientists studied a fermented beverage made from five medicinal plants to see if it could help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Using advanced lab …
Read MoreHow Salt Damages Kidneys: A New Target for Treatment
Researchers discovered why some people's bodies struggle to handle salt, leading to high blood pressure and kidney damage. They found that a protein called …
Read MoreEating Too Much Fat May Increase Your Risk of Kidney Stones
Researchers looked at data from over 31,000 Americans to understand if eating a high-fat diet increases the chances of developing kidney stones. They found …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Help Turn Fat-Storing Cells Into Fat-Burning Cells
Scientists created tiny particles called nano-browning agents that work like exercise to help your body burn fat faster. These special particles are designed …
Read MoreNew Plant-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Kidney Disease in Obese Diabetics
Researchers discovered that a compound called ST32da, derived from a traditional Chinese medicinal plant called Salvia miltiorrhiza, may help protect kidneys …
Read MoreCan Choline Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
Your liver can accumulate too much fat, which is becoming a common health problem. Scientists think this happens partly because many people don't get enough …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Help Your Heart? New Study Has Surprising Answers
Researchers looked at 130 adults to understand how vitamin D levels connect to heart health and body weight. They found that vitamin D and body weight affect …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Help Rats Lose Weight by Changing How Bodies Store Fat
Researchers tested two natural compounds found in plants—resveratrol (from red grapes and berries) and caffeic acid (from coffee and apples)—to see if they …
Read MoreWhy Men with Type 2 Diabetes May Have Higher Hormone Levels
Researchers in Ethiopia studied a hormone called prolactin in men with type 2 diabetes and compared it to healthy men. They found that men with diabetes had …
Read MoreHow 6 Months of Intermittent Fasting Changed People's Bodies
Researchers studied 41 middle-aged adults who were overweight to see what happens when they practice intermittent fasting (eating during certain time windows) …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Fermented Pork May Help Fix Unhealthy Fat Levels
Scientists studied a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum found in traditional Thai fermented pork. They gave this bacteria to rats eating …
Read MoreCan Keto Diets Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
A fatty liver is becoming more common worldwide, affecting about 1 in 3 people. Scientists reviewed studies about whether ketogenic diets (very low-carb, …
Read MoreNew Way to Control Hunger Signals Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered a new technique that could help people feel full faster and eat less. Using a special virus to deliver instructions to nerves in the …
Read MoreHow a Keto Diet Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Just 2 Weeks
Researchers compared how two different diets affected the gut bacteria of people with obesity and prediabetes. One group ate a ketogenic (keto) diet—low in …
Read MoreSimple Ways to Prevent Fatty Liver Disease Worldwide
A new study asked 321 health experts from 85 countries what's the best way to fight fatty liver disease, a condition affecting one in three adults globally. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Heart Health Risk
Researchers looked at how different eating patterns relate to heart disease and metabolic health in people without existing health problems. By studying what …
Read MoreYour Genes May Determine How Your Body Uses Choline
Scientists discovered that your DNA plays a big role in how your body processes choline, an important nutrient found in foods like eggs and fish. In a study of …
Read MoreHow Weight Loss Changes Body Chemicals That Affect Health
Researchers studied 62 people with obesity who participated in a 3-month program combining diet and exercise. They measured several chemicals in the blood …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Metabolism and Health
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that do much more than just help digestion—they actually control how your body uses energy, manages weight, and …
Read MoreTwo Weight-Loss Drugs Work Better Together for Liver Health
Scientists tested two different medications in overweight mice to see how well they work for weight loss and liver health. One drug (GLP-1) helps reduce …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight Loss When Used Alone or Combined
Scientists created a new experimental drug called UDA-6 that works by activating two different body systems that help control hunger and metabolism. In animal …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Your Muscles, Heart, and Blood Sugar Stay Healthy
Top vitamin D experts met to discuss how this important vitamin affects our health. They found that vitamin D might help keep our muscles strong as we age, …
Read MoreMost People with Diabetes in India Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A large study looked at vitamin D levels in nearly 9,000 people with diabetes in India. They found that 79% of these people had low vitamin D levels, even …
Read MorePlant-Based Diet Helps Reduce Fatty Liver Disease Better Than Regular Diet
Chinese researchers studied 220 adults with fatty liver disease for 6 months. Half followed a vegetarian diet that included eggs and dairy, while the other …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Sleep Apnea Patients in Mexico Study
Researchers in Mexico are planning a study to see if a Mediterranean-style diet adapted with Mexican foods can help people with sleep apnea improve their …
Read MoreVitamin D and Special Diets May Help Reverse Pre-Diabetes
Scientists looked at multiple studies to see which diets work best for people with pre-diabetes - a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not …
Read MoreWhole Grain Bread Types Have Similar Effects on Hunger and Blood Sugar
Researchers tested three types of whole grain bread to see which one keeps you full longer and affects blood sugar differently. They studied 44 healthy young …
Read MoreRice vs. Wheat: How Your Grain Choice Affects Fatty Liver Disease Risk
A large study of over 12,000 Chinese adults found that eating lots of rice may increase the risk of fatty liver disease, while choosing wheat, whole grains, …
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