Where You Carry Fat Matters More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied nearly 29,000 American adults to understand how different body measurements predict serious health problems involving the heart, kidneys, …
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Body Shape Matters More Than You Think for Blood Pressure
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied over 1,000 adults to understand what affects blood pressure the most. They discovered that combining measurements of body …
Read MoreWhy Sugary Drinks After Exercise May Hurt Kids' Waistlines
Researchers studied over 121,000 Chinese students to understand how their eating and exercise habits affect belly fat. They found that kids who drink sugary …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Weight Gain in Young Adults
Researchers studied 190 young adults in Saudi Arabia to understand how ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) affect weight …
Read MoreWhy Truck Drivers Face Higher Health Risks and What Can Help
Researchers studied 197 long-haul truck drivers in Canada to understand why they have higher rates of excess body fat and lower fitness levels. The study found …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Before Baby is Born May Shape Child's Health
Researchers studied over 2,500 children in Greece to understand how folic acid supplements taken by mothers during pregnancy might affect their children's …
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 MoreWhy One Type of Omega-6 Fat May Help You Stay Leaner
Researchers studied over 100,000 people in the UK to understand how different types of omega-6 fats affect body weight and fat. They found that one specific …
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 MoreDoes Ginger Help You Lose Weight? What Science Actually Shows
Researchers looked at 36 different studies to see if ginger supplements could help people lose weight. They found that ginger made a small difference in waist …
Read MoreNew Body Measurements Better Predict Diabetes Risk Than BMI
Researchers in Finland followed over 1,100 adults for 22 years to find the best ways to predict who might develop diabetes. They tested five different body …
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 …
Read MoreCan Resveratrol Pills Help You Lose Weight? Here's What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 18 different studies about resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes and red wine, to see if taking it as a supplement could help …
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 MoreNew Body Measurement Guidelines for Qatari Adults
Researchers studied 6,000 adults in Qatar to find the best body measurements for detecting obesity and heart disease risk in their population. They discovered …
Read MoreCan Schools Help Kids Eat Better and Stay Healthier?
Researchers looked at 51 different studies to see if changing school food environments and teaching kids about healthy eating actually works. They found that …
Read MoreAcupuncture Plus Exercise Beat Other Methods for Belly Fat Loss
Researchers looked at 30 studies involving over 3,300 adults to find the best non-drug ways to reduce belly fat. They compared different types of exercise, …
Read MoreSpecial Program Helps Native American Kids Fight Diabetes Risk
Researchers tested a special program called Tribal Turning Point to help Native American children who were overweight avoid getting type 2 diabetes. The study …
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