New Drug Combo Helps Mice Lose Weight Like Surgery Does
Scientists created a new experimental protein that works like three different weight-loss medicines combined into one. In studies with mice that were …
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New 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 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 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 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 MoreA Common Antifungal Drug May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Researchers discovered that amphotericin B, a medication typically used to treat fungal infections, may help reduce weight gain and improve fat metabolism in …
Read MoreNew Pill That Makes You Feel Full Could Help With Weight Loss
Scientists tested a new medicine called ARD-101 that works by activating special taste sensors in your gut to help you feel less hungry. In studies with mice, …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for People With Spinal Cord Injuries
People with spinal cord injuries struggle with weight gain and heart disease more than others, and regular dieting and exercise often don't work well for them. …
Read MoreShort, Intense Workouts Help Your Body Burn More Fat
Scientists discovered that short bursts of intense exercise are better than steady, moderate workouts for helping overweight bodies burn fat more efficiently. …
Read MoreWhat Makes Weight Loss Programs Actually Work?
Researchers studied over 80,000 people in weight loss programs across the UK to figure out which parts of these programs help people lose the most weight. They …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise Similar to Surgery
Doctors now have powerful new medications to help people lose weight. These drugs work by making your brain feel fuller faster, so you eat less. Three main …
Read MoreNew Drug Approach Helps Mice Lose Weight Without Harming Bones
Scientists discovered a potential new way to help people lose weight without the bone damage that comes with certain restrictive diets. They tested a compound …
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 MoreNatural Herb Extract Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a plant-based extract rich in flavonoids (natural compounds found in plants) on mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract helped reduce weight …
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 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 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 MoreVitamin D May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to see if vitamin D supplements could help people with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a condition involving excess …
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 MoreLosing Weight Can Help You Sleep Better If You Have Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition where people stop breathing briefly during sleep, and it's often caused by extra weight. Doctors from Korea created new guidelines …
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 MoreBrain Switch Found That Controls Hunger and Weight Gain
Scientists discovered a specific protein called GPR75 in the brain that acts like a weight control switch. When this protein is turned off in certain brain …
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 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 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 Weight Loss and Stronger Bones
Researchers discovered that a drug called FG-4592 (Roxadustat) may help prevent obesity and improve bone health in mice fed high-fat diets. The drug works by …
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 MoreWhy Some People Can't Stop Eating and How It Affects Treatment
Researchers looked at studies about food addiction—when people feel unable to control eating certain foods, similar to drug addiction. They found that food …
Read MoreHow Mulberry Leaves May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that mulberry leaf extract might help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract appears to work …
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 MoreMilk Particles May Help Protect Bones and Liver in Obesity
Researchers discovered that tiny particles found in cow's milk might help protect bones and reduce fat buildup in the liver, at least in mice eating unhealthy …
Read MorePlant Compound Shows Promise for Obesity and Mood Issues
Researchers tested a natural protein from tamarind fruit on obese fish to see if it could help with weight and behavior problems like anxiety. The study found …
Read MoreSpecial Milk Fat Could Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a special type of fat designed to copy breast milk in obese mice with fatty liver disease. The mice that ate this special fat lost weight, …
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 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 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 MoreNatural Plant Compound Betulin May Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered that betulin, a natural substance found in birch trees, might help people lose weight and control blood sugar. In studies with mice …
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 MoreExercise Beats Weight Loss Pills for Getting Stronger and Healthier
Researchers studied 193 adults with obesity to see how exercise and a weight loss medication called liraglutide affected their fitness. After everyone lost …
Read MoreWhy Weight Loss Gets Harder: What Changes Over 6 Months
Researchers followed 1,252 people trying to lose weight over 24 weeks and discovered that different things matter at different times. At the start, your …
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 MoreNew Mouse Model Helps Test Weight-Loss Drugs That Work Like Human Bodies
Scientists created a special mouse that has human-like GLP-1 receptors—the same targets that popular weight-loss medications work on. This breakthrough lets …
Read MoreA Liver Protein May Help Fight Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a protein called AGP, made by the liver, appears to protect against fatty liver disease. When they studied mice without this …
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 MoreWhen You Sleep Doesn't Affect Weight Loss Surgery Success
Researchers wanted to know if being a morning person, night owl, or somewhere in between affects how much weight people lose after weight loss surgery. They …
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 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 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 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 MoreDead Bacteria Could Help Fight Obesity: What Scientists Found
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to help people lose weight by using special types of bacteria—but here's the twist: these bacteria are dead. …
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 MoreHow Your Body Controls Fat: New Ways to Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Scientists have discovered that special proteins in your body called SREBPs act like master switches that control how much fat your body makes and stores. When …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Work Great, But Cost and Fairness Are Big Problems
Scientists are excited about new medications called GLP1-RAs that help people lose significant weight—up to 25% in some cases. These drugs could help millions …
Read MoreNew Brain Treatment Helps People Lose Weight Like Popular Diabetes Drugs
Researchers tested three different treatments to help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose weight over one year. They compared a newer brain …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Surgery Shows Big Results With Few Nutritional Problems
Researchers studied 101 people who had a newer type of weight loss surgery called one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). Two years after surgery, patients lost …
Read MoreExercise and Better Food Choices Help Teens Feel Happier and Healthier
Researchers studied 110 teenagers who were overweight and had high blood pressure. Half of them received regular medical care, while the other half also did …
Read MoreYo-Yo Dieting Costs Your Health and Wallet
Researchers studied what happens when people lose weight and then gain it back repeatedly—a pattern called weight cycling. They found that people who keep …
Read MorePhone Apps Help People with Diabetes Lose Weight and Feel Better
Researchers looked at 13 different studies about using phone apps and wearable devices to help people with type 2 diabetes and extra weight. They found that …
Read MoreHow Doctors Can Help You Lose Weight: What Actually Works
Obesity affects millions of people worldwide and increases the risk of serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. A new review looked at the best …
Read MoreAncient Herb May Help Your Body Burn More Fat
Researchers discovered that a polysaccharide (a type of carbohydrate) from Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, may help reduce …
Read MoreOne Shot Treatment: New Cells That Keep Working for Years
Scientists have created special immune cells called GD2TIF cells that can stay alive in the body for a very long time and continuously deliver medicine. Unlike …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fighting Obesity and Heart Problems
Researchers discovered that combining three different treatments works much better together than separately for fighting obesity and heart disease. They tested …
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 MoreWeight Loss Drugs Work Better With Lifestyle Changes
Researchers reviewed studies about incretin drugs—a newer type of medication used to help people lose weight. These drugs can help people shed pounds, but they …
Read MoreMental Health Issues Don't Ruin Weight Loss Surgery Results
Researchers wanted to know if people who still had emotional or eating problems before weight loss surgery would have worse results. They studied 114 people …
Read MoreNew Patch Technology May Help Fight Obesity Without Pills
Scientists have created a tiny patch with special needles that stick to your skin and deliver a natural ingredient called capsaicin (the spicy part of peppers) …
Read MorePopular Weight Loss Drugs May Affect Bone Health
New weight loss medications like Saxenda and Wegovy are helping people lose weight, but scientists are wondering if they might affect bone strength. …
Read MoreNew Injection Method and Diet Plan Help People Lose More Weight
Researchers developed a new way to deliver a popular weight-loss medication called semaglutide using a special micro-needle jet injection device. This new …
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 MoreWhy Your Love of Sweet Foods Stays the Same During Weight Loss
Researchers studied 46 women trying to lose weight to see if their preference for sweet foods would change. The women followed either a regular diet or an …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: How Meal Timing Affects Weight Loss After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 75 people with severe obesity who had weight loss surgery to see if the timing of their meals throughout the day affected how much weight …
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 MoreNew Capsule Helps People Feel Better While Losing Weight
Researchers tested a special capsule called Epitomee that expands in your stomach to help you feel fuller. In a study with 279 people over 24 weeks, those …
Read MoreNew Higher-Dose Weight Loss Shot Works Better Than Standard Dose
Researchers tested a stronger version of a popular weight loss injection called semaglutide to see if it could help people lose more weight. Over 1,400 adults …
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 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 MoreHow Your Gut Senses Food and Controls Your Hunger
Scientists are discovering that your body has special sensors throughout your digestive system that detect different nutrients and help control how much you …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a new combination of two medications in rats to treat fatty liver disease caused by obesity. One medication (OLHHA) works on two different …
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 MoreWeight Loss Surgery Changes Hunger Hormones and Improves Metabolism
Researchers studied how a type of weight loss surgery affects the body's hunger signals and ability to control blood sugar in obese rats. They compared the …
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 MoreNew Ginger-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers developed a new treatment using ginger-derived particles combined with a natural compound called berberine to help treat fatty liver disease caused …
Read MoreHow Weight Loss Surgery Changes Hunger Hormones
Researchers compared three ways to lose weight: eating very little food, eating very little plus stomach surgery (sleeve), or eating very little plus a …
Read MoreNew AI Tool Could Help Create Personalized Weight Loss Plans
Researchers have created a blueprint for building an artificial intelligence assistant that could help people with weight problems get personalized treatment …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Together May Help Fight Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds found in traditional Chinese herbs—berberine and wogonin—work together to reduce inflammation and improve how …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Delivery System Shows Promise for Weight Loss
Researchers created tiny particles designed to deliver a natural compound called fucoxanthin (found in seaweed) more effectively to help with weight loss. In …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease in Study
Researchers tested a new medication called retatrutide on mice with a liver condition caused by eating too much sugar and fatty foods. The study created a …
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 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 MoreWeight Loss Drug Helps Dialysis Patients Get Kidney Transplants
Researchers studied whether a weight loss medication called semaglutide could help people on kidney dialysis lose weight and become eligible for transplants. …
Read MoreHow China Is Building Better Centers to Help People Manage Weight
China is facing a growing obesity problem, and the government is working to create specialized weight management centers to help people lose weight and keep it …
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 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 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 MoreGetting Ready for Weight Loss Surgery: What Actually Works?
Doctors often recommend preparing for weight loss surgery by losing weight beforehand and making healthy lifestyle changes. This review looked at different …
Read MoreCan AI Help You Lose Weight With Better Supplements?
Researchers tested whether artificial intelligence could help people lose weight by recommending personalized dietary supplements. This study looked at how …
Read MoreScuba Diving and Meditation Help Adults Lose Weight and Feel Better
Researchers studied a unique program that combines scuba diving with mindfulness meditation to help adults with obesity. Ten people participated in interviews …
Read MoreHow Different Weight Loss Surgeries Affect Your Blood Sugar
Researchers studied 44 people who had weight loss surgery to understand how their bodies handle sugar differently after the operation. They used a computer …
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 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 …
Read MoreStomach Balloon Helps Man With Heart Problems Lose Nearly Half His Weight
A man with severe heart problems caused by obesity experienced remarkable improvement after doctors placed a special balloon in his stomach to help him eat …
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 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 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 …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drugs Work Better With Diet and Exercise
New weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are helping people lose significant amounts of weight. However, research shows these drugs work …
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 …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect How Well Diet Works for Weight Loss
Researchers studied 512 people with obesity who followed a special diet using meal replacement shakes for 12 weeks. They discovered that people with a specific …
Read MoreNew Stem Cell Treatment Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to treat obesity using special cells called pluripotent stem cells. These cells can be transformed into brown fat …
Read MoreTwo Liver Disease Drugs Work Differently in the Body
Scientists compared two new medicines—resmetirom and semaglutide—to see how they treat a serious liver disease called MASH that develops from obesity and poor …
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 …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract Helps People Lose Weight Safely
Researchers tested a natural supplement made from a plant called Cyperus rotundus to see if it could help people lose weight. In a 90-day study with 96 obese …
Read MoreNew Combo Treatment Shows Promise for Weight Loss in Study
Scientists tested whether two substances—caffeine in special tiny particles and alpha lipoic acid—could help with obesity by changing how the brain controls …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered a tiny particle made from carbon (called QF70) that may help treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), …
Read MoreHow Weight Loss Surgery Changes Your Body Beyond Just Losing Pounds
Weight loss surgery does much more than just make your stomach smaller. Scientists have discovered that these surgeries actually change how your body works at …
Read MoreTwo Types of Vitamin D: Which Works Better for Weight Loss?
Researchers studied 84 people with obesity who weren't getting enough vitamin D. They compared three approaches: following a Mediterranean diet alone, adding …
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreTwo Diabetes Drugs Together Help Hearts Work Better
Researchers tested whether two diabetes medications work better together to improve heart health in mice that ate a high-fat diet. They found that combining …
Read MoreA Simpler Weight Loss Surgery That Doesn't Require Cutting
Researchers reviewed studies on a newer weight loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), which uses a camera and special tools to make your …
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 MoreBest Weight Loss Programs: What Really Works for Losing Weight
Researchers studied 19 real-world weight loss programs and 6 research trials involving over 80,000 people to find out which approaches work best. All programs …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Helps Teens But Needs Careful Monitoring
Researchers looked at 12 studies involving 522 teenagers who had a type of weight loss surgery called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The teens lost significant …
Read MoreNew Korean Guidelines Make Obesity Treatment Easier for Doctors and Patients
Korean obesity experts have released new guidelines to help doctors better treat overweight and obese patients. These updated rules introduce the idea of …
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