How a Diabetes Drug May Protect Brain Cells in Obesity
Scientists discovered that a medication called liraglutide, commonly used for diabetes, may protect brain cells that control hunger and appetite in obese rats. …
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Plant 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 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 MoreTwo Popular Diabetes Drugs: Which Works Better With Diet?
Researchers compared two injectable medications—semaglutide and dulaglutide—to see which one works better when combined with a reduced-calorie diet for people …
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 MoreCan Semaglutide Really Help With Diabetes and Weight Loss?
Semaglutide, a popular diabetes medication also known as Ozempic, has become widely used around the world. This review examines what the scientific evidence …
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 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 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 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 MoreFermented Soybeans and Grains May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether fermented black soybeans and a grain called adlay could help mice on unhealthy diets lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreTwo Treatments Work Better Together for Sleep Apnea
Researchers looked at 34 different studies involving nearly 4,000 people to compare two main treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where …
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 MoreLosing Weight Helps Your Heart Beat Better, Study Shows
Researchers studied 24 people with obesity who were at high risk for heart disease. These patients followed a 3-month nutrition program that helped them lose …
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 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 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 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 MoreNew Drug Helps Keep Muscle When Losing Weight
When people try to lose weight by eating less, their bodies often fight back by burning fewer calories and losing muscle along with fat. Scientists tested a …
Read MoreHow Changing Your Food Habits Helps You Lose Weight
Researchers studied a program called Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities that taught women in rural areas about eating better and exercising more. Over 6 …
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 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 MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Kids Lose Weight and Body Fat
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving 1,539 children and teens to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil) …
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 MoreWeight Loss Helps Your Heart Even Without Changing Body Shape
Scientists studied two groups of people who lost weight through diet and exercise changes. They wanted to know if the health improvements came from losing fat …
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 MoreDoes Eating Full-Fat Dairy Help With Weight Loss?
Researchers wanted to know if eating three servings of full-fat dairy products each day could help adults lose weight. They studied 74 adults who were …
Read MoreExercise Plus Healthy Eating Beats Exercise Alone for Teen Weight Loss
Researchers studied 129 teenagers with obesity to see if combining exercise with personalized nutrition advice worked better than exercise alone. Over 12 …
Read MoreNew Way to Track Muscle Loss During Weight Loss Surgery Prep
Researchers tested a new method to measure body composition changes in people with obesity and joint problems who were preparing for surgery. Using a special …
Read MoreCan Your Genes Help Pick the Best Diet for Weight Loss?
Scientists are planning to review studies about how our genes might affect which diets work best for losing weight. Some people lose weight faster on …
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 MoreCan Eating Only During a 10-Hour Window Help People With Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers are testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within a 10-hour window and fasting for 14 hours—could help people with metabolic …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight Makes Long COVID Brain Fog Worse
Scientists reviewed research showing that people with long COVID who also carry extra weight tend to experience worse brain fog and memory problems. The study …
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 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 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 MoreEating Less Food Helps People Lose Weight and Feel Healthier
Researchers combined results from 17 different studies involving over 1,000 adults with obesity to see what happens when people eat fewer calories. The good …
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 MoreYour Genes Don't Decide If You Can Lose Weight
Scientists studied 145 Japanese adults who followed a low-carb diet and exercise program for 8-12 weeks to see if their genes predicted weight loss success. …
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 MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Liver Health Without Needing Exercise
Researchers studied 88 Chinese women with fatty liver disease who followed a Mediterranean-style diet adapted for Asian foods over 12 weeks. The women who …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Strain Helps Mice Lose Weight on Unhealthy Diets
Scientists tested three different types of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to see if they could help mice stay healthier when eating high-fat food. One strain …
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreHow Keto Diet Changes Your Gut and Affects Your Health
Scientists reviewed what happens in your digestive system when you eat a ketogenic diet—a diet high in fat and very low in carbs. Your gut does much more than …
Read MoreBetter Diet Choices May Ease Chronic Pain, Even Without Major Weight Loss
Researchers studied 104 Australian adults with overweight or obesity who followed a healthy eating plan for 3 months. The study found that people who improved …
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 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 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 MoreWhat's Really True About Diet and Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common worldwide, and diet plays a big role in managing it. However, there's a lot of confusion about what actually works. …
Read MoreSkipping Meals Works Better Than Keto for Lowering Blood Pressure
Researchers tested five different eating patterns on 96 people with obesity to see which one lowered blood pressure the most. They compared eating only during …
Read MoreBerry Compound Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers found that ellagic acid, a natural compound found in pomegranates and berries, may help reduce obesity in mice by changing their gut bacteria and …
Read MoreCan Cumin Seeds Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat?
Researchers tested whether cumin and coriander seeds—common kitchen spices—could help reduce weight and improve cholesterol levels. They fed rats a fatty diet …
Read MoreCan Weight Loss Slow Down Your Body's Aging Clock?
Researchers wanted to know if losing weight could actually slow down how fast your body ages at the cellular level. They studied 144 people with obesity who …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets Help Type 2 Diabetes, But Benefits Don't Last
Researchers analyzed 27 studies involving nearly 2,900 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating fewer carbohydrates helps control blood sugar. They found …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Turning Off One Gene May Help Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists found that a gene called ME1 plays a major role in fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. When researchers removed this …
Read MoreWhy Low-Carb Diets May Work Better for Some Black Women
Researchers studied 69 African American women with obesity to understand how their bodies burn calories differently on low-carb versus low-fat diets. After 10 …
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 MoreLow-Carb Diets Help Weight Loss and Heart Health, But Watch LDL Cholesterol
Researchers analyzed 174 studies involving over 11,000 people to see how low-carbohydrate diets affect heart health and body weight. They found that eating …
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 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 MoreCan a Keto Diet Help Women With PCOS Feel Better?
A new review looked at eight studies about how a ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fat) might help women with PCOS, a common hormone …
Read MoreNew Ultrasound Test Shows How Weight Loss Reduces Liver Fat
Researchers tested a new ultrasound method to measure fat in the liver of people with obesity. Fifty-three participants followed a weight loss program for …
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 MoreCan Plant Foods Beat Pills for Weight Loss and Heart Health?
Researchers are testing whether eating more plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called polyphenols works better than taking supplements for weight loss …
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 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 MoreSleeping Too Much May Make Weight Loss Harder
A large study of over 3,600 Spanish adults found that people who sleep more than 8 hours per night lost less weight during a weight loss program compared to …
Read 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 MorePhone Apps and Fitness Trackers Help People Lose Weight
Researchers looked at 42 different studies about using phone apps and wearable devices to help people lose weight. They found that people who used these mobile …
Read MoreApp-Based Coaching Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Lose Weight Safely
Breast cancer survivors often struggle with weight gain due to cancer treatments and menopause, which can increase the risk of cancer returning. Researchers …
Read MoreCan Therapy Help Women Stick to Weight Loss Plans?
Researchers are testing whether a type of therapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help women with obesity feel better about themselves and stick …
Read 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 MoreSpecial Diet Help Stops Weight Loss in Lung Disease Patients
A new study tested whether working with a nutrition specialist could help people with a serious lung disease called fibrotic interstitial lung disease stop …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Women With PCOS Lose Weight in 4 Weeks
Researchers tested a low-calorie ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fats) on 13 women with PCOS, a common hormone condition that affects …
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 MoreJapanese Diet vs. Diabetes Pill: Which Works Better?
Researchers compared two different approaches to treating newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a modified traditional Japanese diet and a medication called …
Read MoreHidden Signs of Celiac Disease: Why Nutrient Deficiencies Matter
Celiac disease is a serious condition where the body can't properly digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. When left untreated, it damages …
Read MoreDoes the Keto Diet Hurt Your Muscles? What Science Says
Researchers looked at 33 studies comparing the ketogenic diet (keto) to other diets to see if it affects muscle. The keto diet is popular for weight loss, but …
Read MoreHow Better Nutrition Helped a Cancer Patient Get Surgery
A 55-year-old man with pancreatic cancer lost a lot of weight and became too weak for treatment. Doctors gave him special nutrition through an IV (a tube in …
Read MoreWhy Some People Lose More Weight on Diabetes Drugs Than Others
Researchers studied 92 people with type 2 diabetes who started taking GLP-1 medications (drugs that help control blood sugar and weight). They wanted to …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Older Adults' Heart Health
Researchers studied 518 older adults (average age 70) who were overweight and followed either a special heart-healthy diet or a regular diet for 3 years. Both …
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 MoreHow Strict Low-Calorie Keto Diets Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at 14 different studies to understand how very-low-calorie ketogenic diets (a strict, high-fat, low-carb eating plan) affect the trillions …
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 MoreWeight Loss and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
A new review examines how extra body weight and weight loss affect your bones. Researchers found that people with obesity actually have denser bones, which …
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 MoreDoes Losing Weight Hurt Your Bones? What Science Says
When people with extra weight lose pounds through diet and exercise, it's usually great for their health. But researchers want to make sure weight loss doesn't …
Read MoreCan Special Meal Shakes Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are testing whether special meal replacement shakes designed for people with type 2 diabetes can help them lose weight and control their blood …
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 MoreTeaching African Americans to Cook Healthier to Prevent Diabetes
African American adults face higher rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes than other groups. Researchers created a new program called DG3D that teaches people …
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 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 MoreShould You Treat Prediabetes? What New Research Says
Prediabetes is a warning sign that your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels. About 464 million people worldwide have it, and this …
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 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 MoreDiet Changes Beat Pills for Weight Loss in Diabetes
Researchers compared two ways to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar: special meal plans combined with lifestyle …
Read MoreHow Diabetes Drugs Can Help You Lose Weight
Scientists reviewed different medications used to treat diabetes and discovered that some can help people lose weight while controlling blood sugar. These …
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 MoreSpecial Pasta May Help Your Cholesterol and Gut Health
Researchers tested whether pasta made with special bacteria could help overweight adults improve their cholesterol and digestive health. For 4 weeks, 40 people …
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 MoreNew Hospital Nutrition Program Helps Prevent Serious Weight Loss
Hospitals created a special nutrition team to help patients who are at high risk of not eating enough while in the hospital. These patients include those in …
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 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 MoreCan Skipping Meals Help Control Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers are testing two different ways of eating less frequently to see if they help people with type 2 diabetes feel better and lose weight. One approach …
Read MoreWhy Weight Loss Is Hard for People With Rare Brain Pressure Condition
Researchers in Kenya studied 152 patients with a rare condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), which causes dangerous pressure buildup in …
Read MoreHow Breast Cancer Survivors Changed Their Eating Habits
Researchers studied 260 breast cancer survivors who were overweight to see if changing their diet and exercise habits could help them lose weight. Over two …
Read MoreIntermittent vs. Regular Dieting: Which Helps Women Lose Weight Better?
Researchers wanted to find out if taking breaks from eating (intermittent fasting) works better than regular calorie-cutting for women with obesity who have a …
Read MoreBest Diets for Fatty Liver Disease: What Science Shows
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common worldwide, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It happens when fat builds up in the liver, usually because of poor …
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 MoreDoes Eating Less Often Help You Lose Weight?
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 MoreDoes the Mediterranean Diet Really Help Your Heart?
The Mediterranean diet has a great reputation for heart health, but new research suggests the story might be more complicated. Scientists reviewed 20 studies …
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 MoreMany People in Doctor's Offices Have Digestion Problems and Poor Nutrition
Researchers visited two doctor's offices in Berlin and asked 248 patients about their eating habits, weight changes, and stomach problems. They found that many …
Read MoreHigh-Protein Diet May Help People With Obesity Genes Lose Weight
Scientists studied whether eating more protein and fewer calories could help people lose weight, especially those who carry a specific obesity gene. Sixty …
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 MoreYeast Extract May Help People Lose Weight and Fat
Researchers combined results from six studies involving 262 people to see if a special yeast product could help with weight loss. The yeast product, made from …
Read MoreTwo-Week Low-Carb Diet Rapidly Changes Body Fat and Blood Markers
Researchers studied 30 adults with obesity who followed a modified ketogenic diet (a very low-carb eating plan) for just two weeks. The participants lost about …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Prevent Heart Problems in Diabetics
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 people with type 2 diabetes to understand how a simple blood test could predict heart problems and whether weight loss could …
Read MoreCan Ancient Chinese Treatments Help Kids Lose Weight?
Researchers looked at studies about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments for overweight children. They reviewed three major studies that included 68 …
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 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 MoreEating Better and Moving More Together Works Best for Weight
Researchers followed over 7,000 adults for about 7 years to see how changes in eating habits and exercise affected their body weight and fat. They found that …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule: How Timing Your Meals May Help Fight Diabetes
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 MoreTwo Popular Diets Work Equally Well for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested whether a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet worked better for treating fatty liver disease in 250 adults over 12 weeks. Both diets …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heart Recover Better After Weight Loss
Researchers studied how a medication called finerenone could help the heart recover when people lose weight after obesity. Using mice that were fed an …
Read MoreLosing Weight Fast Improves Heart Health in Just 8 Weeks
Researchers studied 71 people with obesity who followed a strict diet for 8 weeks to see how weight loss affects heart and blood vessel health. The study found …
Read MoreDiet vs. Surgery: Which Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar Better?
Researchers compared two ways people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lost weight: through careful dieting or gastric bypass surgery. Both groups lost about …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Digestive Chemicals Change When You Lose Weight
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 MoreLearning Self-Control First Helps Women Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Researchers studied 73 women trying to lose weight over one year. They found that women who first learned better self-control skills—like planning meals and …
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 MoreNew Drug Combo Helps Lower Blood Pressure in People With Extra Weight
Researchers tested a new medication called CagriSema on over 3,400 adults who were overweight or obese. The study lasted 68 weeks and compared CagriSema to a …
Read MoreCustom Meal Plans Help People with Liver Disease Eat Healthier
Researchers created personalized meal plans designed specifically for Mexican and Central American patients with a liver condition caused by metabolism …
Read MoreHealthy Workplace Lunches Help Men Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether providing healthy lunches at work could help men with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease risk. Over 300 men …
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 MoreWhy Some People Lose Weight on Diets and Others Don't
Scientists studied 300 mice to understand why some individuals respond better to calorie restriction (eating fewer calories) than others. By analyzing urine …
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 MoreBest Diets for Fatty Liver Disease: What Science Shows Works
Researchers compared four popular eating patterns to see which one works best for people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolic problems. They looked at …
Read MoreWhy Weight Alone Can't Tell the Full Story After Bladder Surgery
When patients have their bladder removed due to cancer, doctors need to watch out for hidden nutrition problems. A new study of 25 patients found something …
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 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 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 MoreHow Semaglutide Burns Fat Beyond Just Eating Less
Scientists studied how semaglutide, a popular weight-loss medication, actually works in the body. Using rats, they compared those taking semaglutide to others …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Supplement Helps Older Adults with Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a special supplement containing beneficial bacteria and plant fibers could help older adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease …
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 MoreCan Group Food Classes Help Adults Lose Weight?
Researchers are testing a new program called Energy2MOB that combines food education classes with physical activity to help adults with obesity lose weight. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Programs: Why Muscle Loss Matters for Staying Strong
Researchers followed 220 middle-aged and older adults with diabetes for 8 years after they joined weight loss programs. While the intensive program helped …
Read MoreChatbots Help People Eat Better and Lose Weight, New Study Shows
Researchers looked at 10 studies involving nearly 500 people to see if chatbots and AI assistants can help improve eating habits. They found that these digital …
Read MoreICU Survivors Face Serious Eating Problems After Leaving Hospital
A major review of 43 studies found that people who survive intensive care units struggle with eating and nutrition for up to a year after leaving the hospital. …
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Helps People Lose 16% of Body Weight
A major review of 9 studies involving over 7,000 adults found that tirzepatide, a weekly injection, helped people lose about 16% of their body weight over …
Read MoreBlood Sugar Monitors Help People with Diabetes Make Better Food Choices
Scientists looked at 21 studies involving 2,734 adults with type 2 diabetes to see if continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) help people make better food choices. …
Read MoreStone Age Diet Scores Don't Predict Weight Loss Success in New Study
Researchers tested two different ways to measure how closely people follow a Stone Age (Paleolithic) diet in a 2-year weight loss study. They found that both …
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 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 MoreCan Cutting Plastic Use Help Your Heart and Weight? New Study Finds Out
Scientists are testing whether avoiding plastic products for just 4 weeks can improve heart health and weight in adults who are overweight. The PERTH study …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A large Spanish study followed nearly 5,000 adults with metabolic syndrome for 6 years to see if combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and …
Read MorePhone Apps Help People with Mental Illness Eat Better and Feel Healthier
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving nearly 2,000 adults with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. They wanted to see …
Read MoreEating Less Slows Your Metabolism More Than Expected, Study Shows
Scientists studied people who ate 25% fewer calories for two years and found something surprising. Even after accounting for their smaller body size and less …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Don't Change Much During Short-Term Weight Loss Programs
Scientists studied 30 people with extra weight to see if their gut bacteria changed during a tough 3-week diet and exercise program. Even though people lost …
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 …
Read MoreCan Mindfulness Help Stop Food Cravings When Trying to Lose Weight?
Researchers are testing whether listening to mindfulness audio recordings can help overweight people with anxiety or depression control their food cravings …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Feel Better and Lose Weight
Researchers tested a new weight loss program for women who had breast cancer treatment. The program included group workshops with dietitians and lifestyle …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Helps Rats Lose Weight Faster Than Oats Alone
Scientists tested a special probiotic called L. plantarum ST-III on overweight rats to see if it could help with weight loss. They compared it to oats and …
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Your Heart? Scientists Compare 8 Popular Diets
Scientists compared 8 popular diets to see which ones work best for heart health. They looked at over 1,600 people following diets like keto, Mediterranean, …
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