Special Citrus Fruit May Help Fight Obesity by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied a unique citrus fruit called finger citron and found it may help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in obese mice. The fruit works …
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Special 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 MoreHow One Community Lost 160,000 Pounds Together
A health organization in Maryland challenged their community to lose 1 million pounds by 2030 to fight obesity and bring people together. Starting in 2020, the …
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 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 MoreVideo Games and Weight Gain: What Mexican Teens Need to Know
Researchers in Mexico studied 272 teenagers to understand why so many are becoming overweight or obese. They found that playing video games a lot and having an …
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 MoreHow Personalized Coaching Helped Soldiers Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
Researchers studied 200 soldiers in the Czech Army to see if personalized education about nutrition and exercise could help them lose weight healthily. More …
Read MoreYour Genes and White Bread: Why Diet Matters More Than You Think
Scientists studied over 8,400 Korean adults to understand how genes and eating habits work together to affect weight. They found that people with genes that …
Read MoreSpecial Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and Inflammation
Researchers studied three types of a traditional Chinese tea called Liubao tea to see which one works best for weight loss and fighting inflammation. They …
Read MoreSpecial Sugars May Help Prevent Weight Gain in New Study
Researchers tested whether rare sugars—special types of sugar with fewer calories—could help prevent obesity in mice fed unhealthy, high-fat diets. They found …
Read MoreWhy Young Indonesians Are Getting Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Indonesian teenagers and young adults to understand a health condition called metabolic syndrome—a group of problems like high …
Read MoreHow Blood Vessel Cells Control Weight and Diabetes Risk
Scientists discovered that a protein called FUNDC1 in blood vessel cells plays a major role in how our bodies handle extra food and develop obesity and type 2 …
Read MoreHow Your Neighborhood Affects Mom's Health and Weight
Researchers interviewed 13 mothers about why it's hard to stay healthy and lose weight. They found that things like neighborhood safety, food costs, and busy …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Healthy AND Sustainable Your Diet Really Is
Scientists created a new way to measure diet quality that looks at three important things: eating lots of different plants, having the right amount of animal …
Read MorePlant Root Extract Shows Promise for Weight Loss in Study
Researchers tested a plant extract from Peucedanum japonicum root on mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight gain and fatty liver …
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 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 MoreAI System Creates Custom Diet Plans Tailored Just for You
Researchers developed a new computer system that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized diet plans based on your body measurements and cultural …
Read MoreBanning Sugary Drinks from Food Stamps Could Save Money and Lives
Researchers used computer models to study what would happen if the government stopped letting people use food stamps (SNAP benefits) to buy sugary drinks like …
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease Could Cost the World Billions by 2040
A new study predicts that a common liver disease called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) will become much more expensive and widespread …
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 a Minecraft Game Help Kids Eat Healthier?
Researchers created a special version of the popular video game Minecraft called NutriMine to help people learn about eating healthy foods. They tested it with …
Read MoreFive Types of Overeating: What Triggers Yours?
Researchers tracked 65 people with obesity for four years, using special cameras and apps to understand when and why they overeat. By collecting nearly 2,300 …
Read MoreWhy Young Adults in Cameroon Are Gaining Weight
Researchers in Cameroon studied 357 adults to understand weight problems and their connection to vitamin D. They found that more than 6 out of 10 people were …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Help Fight Weight Gain from Plastic Chemical Exposure
Scientists discovered that curcumin, a natural compound found in turmeric, may protect against weight gain caused by bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical found in some …
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 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 MoreMost People Starting Weight Loss Programs Eat Too Much Unhealthy Fat
Researchers looked at what 360 people were eating when they started a weight loss program in the Southern United States. They found that most participants were …
Read MoreWeight Loss Works Better When It Fits Your Culture
Researchers looked at 14 different weight loss programs designed specifically for Hispanic American women. They found that programs work best when they respect …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Screen Time, and Supplements Together Affect Weight
Researchers looked at how different combinations of exercise habits, time spent sitting, and supplement use affect obesity in adults. Using data from over …
Read MoreWhy Teen Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Teenagers are growing fast and need good nutrition, but this critical time is often overlooked. A new review shows that many teens face a "triple burden" of …
Read MoreWaiting to Tax Junk Food Costs Mexico Thousands of Lives
Researchers used computer models to predict what would happen if Mexico delayed raising taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods. They found that acting …
Read MoreHow Exercise and Tasty Food Change Your Brain's Hunger Controls
Scientists studied how exercise and eating tasty, high-calorie foods affect the brain's appetite control system in young rats. They found that both exercise …
Read MoreJumping Exercises Help Teens Lose Fat and Build Stronger Bones
Researchers wanted to see if a special type of exercise called plyometric training (which involves jumping and explosive movements) could help obese teenage …
Read MoreCan Teaching Kids to Cook Help Them Eat Healthier?
Researchers wanted to know if children who have better cooking skills eat healthier foods. They studied 81 kids with an average age of 9 years and asked them …
Read MoreLearning to Cook May Help Fight Obesity in Palestinian Communities
A new study looked at how cooking skills affect what people eat and their weight in Palestinian communities. Researchers found that people who know how to cook …
Read MoreTeaching Rural Ghana About Weight and Healthy Living Works
Researchers in Ghana created a special program to teach people in a rural village about weight gain and healthy habits. The program used songs, food …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Weight Gain in Kids and Teens
A major study following nearly 5,000 German children and teenagers for 11 years found that eating more ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary …
Read MoreColorful Veggies May Help Keep Weight in Check
Researchers studied over 13,000 American adults and found that people who eat more colorful fruits and vegetables tend to have healthier weights. The study …
Read MoreEating More Often and Having Breakfast May Help Keep Weight Healthy
Researchers looked at what time people eat and how often they eat meals to see if it affects their weight and diet quality. They studied nearly 3,000 Swedish …
Read MoreUK's Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks Saves Lives and Money
In 2018, the United Kingdom added a tax to sugary soft drinks to encourage companies to make healthier drinks. A new study shows this tax is working better …
Read MoreGood Habits Can Fight Obesity Even If It's in Your Genes
Scientists studied Indian people to see if healthy lifestyle choices could help prevent obesity, even for those with genes that make weight gain more likely. …
Read MoreWhy Your Neighborhood's Food Stores Matter for Weight
Researchers in China studied how the types of food stores and restaurants in neighborhoods affect whether people gain weight. They surveyed 405 neighborhoods …
Read MoreWhy Kids With PKU Stay Healthy But Adults Gain Weight
Researchers studied 291 Danish patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition where the body can't break down a protein called phenylalanine. …
Read MoreEarly Life Factors That May Lead to Childhood Obesity Found in Major Study
Researchers looked at nearly 2 million children to find what happens in the first 1000 days of life that might lead to obesity later. They found seven key …
Read MoreParent Training Programs Don't Prevent Obesity in Toddlers, Major Study Finds
A large study combining data from 17 trials and nearly 9,400 children found that parent-focused programs designed to prevent childhood obesity don't work as …
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