Berry 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 …
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How 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 MoreSpecial 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 …
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 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 MoreCBD Makes People Eat More, Even When Not Hungry
Researchers gave 15 healthy adults a single dose of CBD (a compound from cannabis) or a fake pill and then watched what they ate. People who took CBD ate about …
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 MoreHow Migration Affects Heart Health on the US-Mexico Border
Researchers studied the heart health of 1,264 people moving across the US-Mexico border in different ways—some heading north, some returning home, and some …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Turn Fat-Burning On
Scientists discovered that eating less protein changes your gut bacteria in ways that can transform regular body fat into the kind that burns calories and …
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 MoreWhy Wanting to Change Your Diet Doesn't Always Lead to Weight Loss
Researchers studied 400 adults to understand how motivated people are to change their eating habits and whether that motivation actually helps them lose …
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 MoreCan Strict Eating Plans Help Diabetes Patients Feel Better?
Researchers tested whether two types of strict eating plans could help people with type 2 diabetes feel less stressed and worried about their weight. Over 24 …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight May Make Asthma Worse in a New Way
Researchers discovered that people with asthma who are overweight or obese have different types of fats in their blood compared to people with normal weight …
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 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 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 MoreWhy Healthy Eating Costs Too Much in Lebanon
Researchers in Lebanon discovered that most adults struggle with weight problems—either being too thin, overweight, or obese. The study found that eating a …
Read MoreWhy Some People Crave Food for Pleasure (Not Hunger)
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to understand why some women with extra weight struggle with food cravings driven by pleasure rather than actual …
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 MoreWhy Italian Teens Are Ditching the Mediterranean Diet
Researchers looked at 15 studies about whether Italian teenagers aged 10-14 are eating the Mediterranean diet—a healthy eating style with lots of vegetables, …
Read MoreSpecial Tea and Millet Mix May Help Fight Weight Gain
Researchers tested a combination of Fu brick tea extract and millet in mice eating a high-fat diet to see if it could help with weight management. The mixture …
Read MoreWhy People Gain Weight Back After Weight Loss Surgery
Even though weight loss surgery is very effective, many people gain weight back afterward. Researchers in Saudi Arabia talked to patients who had this surgery …
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 MoreCan a Website Help Kids with Weight Problems? New Study Shows Promise
Researchers tested a new online program called Dynamo Kids to help families with children who struggle with weight. The program was offered at a safety-net …
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 MoreNew Discovery Links Obesity to Lung Disease in Mice
Scientists discovered that a protein called PLA2G7 may be the missing link between obesity and a serious lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive …
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 MoreHow Belly Fat May Damage Your Heart Through Tiny Messengers
Researchers discovered a surprising way that excess belly fat might harm the heart, even when it appears to be pumping normally. Using mice and human samples, …
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 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 MoreWhy More Teens Should Eat Beans and Lentils
A large study of Australian teenagers found that very few young people eat pulses—foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The researchers discovered that the …
Read MoreWhole Grains Help Kids Stay Leaner, New Study Shows
Researchers studied nearly 50,000 Chinese children to understand how eating whole grains affects body fat. They found that kids who ate more whole grains like …
Read MoreBrain Switch Found That Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered a protein in the brain called GPR75 that plays a major role in controlling how much we eat and how our body uses energy. Using specially …
Read MoreNew Test Helps Pick the Best Diet for Weight Loss
Scientists studied 242 adults with insulin resistance (a condition where the body struggles to use sugar properly) to see if a new health score could help …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Key to Fighting Childhood Obesity
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might play a bigger role in childhood obesity than we thought. This research …
Read MorePlant Proteins May Help Older Adults Have Healthier Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how different types of protein affect the gut bacteria of people aged 60-80. They found that eating more plant-based proteins (like beans …
Read MoreWeight Loss Program Helps Older Adults Feel Better About Themselves
A new study looked at how a 12-week weight loss program affected the way adults over 50 felt about their bodies and eating habits. Researchers found that …
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 MoreWhy College Students Struggle With Weight: A 15-Country Study
Researchers studied eating habits and weight problems among 8,482 college students across 15 countries. They found that only about 6 out of 10 students …
Read MoreDoes Eating Less Sugar Really Change What You Crave?
Researchers wanted to test whether eating fewer sweet foods would make people crave sweets less. They gave 180 healthy adults different amounts of sweet foods …
Read MoreHow Extra Weight Changes Body Chemistry to Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists discovered that obesity changes how the body produces certain fat-like molecules in the colon that normally protect against cancer. Using advanced …
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 MoreOver Half of Women in Nepal Are Overweight or Obese
Researchers in Nepal studied 318 women aged 15-49 to understand how many were overweight or obese and what factors contributed to this problem. They found that …
Read MoreCan a Simple Sugar Help Fix Bones Weakened by Extra Weight?
Scientists discovered that being overweight and having weak bones might be connected through similar biological pathways in the body. They studied a natural …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Keep Your Weight Stable and Healthy
Researchers followed people over time to see how their weight changed and what they ate. They found that people who ate more healthy plant-based foods—like …
Read MoreEating More Beans, Less Red Meat Helps Men's Heart Health
Researchers tested whether swapping red and processed meat for beans and legumes could improve health in men. Over 6 weeks, 102 healthy men either ate their …
Read MoreGut Bacteria May Help Fight Cancer in People with Obesity
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve may help slow cancer growth in people who are overweight. In their …
Read MoreDoes Better Sleep Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight?
Researchers at Jimma University wanted to understand if how well people sleep is connected to their weight. They surveyed university staff members about their …
Read MoreWhy People With Severe Obesity Eat Differently Than Others
Researchers studied 1,366 adults at an obesity clinic in Italy to understand how eating habits and exercise change as weight increases. They found that people …
Read MoreEating Healthy to Protect Your Heart: What Science Shows
Researchers wanted to understand if a special eating plan designed to prevent weight gain could also protect your heart. They created something called the …
Read MoreWhy Better Sleep Might Help You Stay at a Healthy Weight
Researchers at Jimma University in Ethiopia studied 427 teachers and professors to understand how sleep quality connects to body weight. They found that about …
Read MoreWhy Fiber is Your Body's Best Friend: What Science Says
Fiber is a part of plant foods that your body can't digest, but it's incredibly important for your health. Scientists have found that eating enough fiber can …
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 Supplement Shows Promise for Heart Health and Weight
Researchers tested a supplement called polyglucosamine L112 to see if it could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Weight and Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreBlack Cumin Seeds May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Fat
Researchers tested whether black cumin seeds (a spice used in traditional medicine) could help with weight and cholesterol problems. In lab tests, black cumin …
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 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 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 MoreEating More Fruits and Veggies Helps Girls Keep Weight Steady During Treatment
Researchers studied 59 girls with a condition called central precocious puberty (early puberty) who were taking a medicine called leuprolide. They wanted to …
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 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 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 MoreWhy Extra Weight Can Weaken Your Bones
Scientists have discovered that carrying extra body weight doesn't just affect your waistline—it can actually damage your bones. This happens through several …
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 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 MoreProbiotics and Fish Oil Together May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Researchers tested whether combining probiotics (good bacteria) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) could help reduce obesity and improve health in …
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 MoreCan Shiitake Mushrooms Fix Your Gut Health?
Researchers tested whether adding shiitake mushrooms to an unhealthy Western diet could improve gut health in mice. They found that mice eating a high-fat diet …
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 MoreHow a Fat-Fighting Protein Protects Your Kidneys When You're Overweight
Scientists discovered that a protein called apolipoprotein A4 (Apoa4) plays an important role in protecting your kidneys when you're overweight. Using mice, …
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 MoreSimple Habits That Help Control High Blood Pressure
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 326 people with high blood pressure to see which daily habits helped keep their blood pressure healthy. They found that about …
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 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 MoreDoes Eating Like Our Ancestors Help Lose Belly Fat?
Researchers looked at whether eating foods similar to what people ate thousands of years ago (called the Paleolithic diet) could help people lose belly fat. …
Read MoreWhy Getting Enough Sleep Matters More When You're Young
A large study of over 27,000 adults in Taiwan looked at how sleep and food choices affect weight, especially at different ages. Researchers found that people …
Read MoreFood Compounds That Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Scientists reviewed how certain natural compounds found in foods—like spices, tea, and fish oil—can help your body manage fat storage and burning. These …
Read MoreHow to Treat Food Addiction: What Science Shows Works
Food addiction is a real condition that often happens alongside weight gain and mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Scientists have been …
Read MoreNew Online Program Helps People With Obesity Move More
Researchers tested a new online program called Confident Moves that helps adults with obesity become more physically active. The program was designed to boost …
Read MoreTeaching People About Food Helps Fix Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether teaching adults about healthy eating could improve their metabolic syndrome—a condition where people develop high …
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 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 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 MoreWhat Helps People Stick to Healthy Eating? A Turkish Study
Researchers in Turkey wanted to understand what helps adults successfully manage their weight and eat healthier. They looked at four main things: how confident …
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 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 MoreNew CF Treatments Help Lungs But May Affect Heart Health
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. Recently, powerful new medicines called highly effective modulator …
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 MoreNew App Helps New Moms Stay Healthy After Baby Arrives
After having a baby, many new mothers struggle to find time and motivation to take care of their own health. Researchers created a smartphone app called …
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 Lifestyle Changes Can Stop Prediabetes From Becoming Diabetes
Researchers followed over 700 adults in Italy for four years to see what happens to people with prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Dinner Timing May Help Blood Sugar and Weight
Researchers studied 43 older adults to see if eating a healthy meal at different times of day would affect their health. Some people ate a special meal in the …
Read MoreIntense Exercise Program Helps People with Disabilities Lose Weight
Researchers tested whether a tough but doable exercise program could help adults with mobility disabilities (like spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis) …
Read MoreSchool Program Helps Kids Stay Healthy Weight in China Study
Researchers in China tested a new program to help kids maintain healthy weights by involving schools, families, and doctors working together. The study …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
Scientists around the world are studying a health problem called sarcopenic obesity—when people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This is …
Read MoreCBD Supplement Didn't Help Blood Sugar Control in New Study
Researchers wanted to see if a popular supplement called CBD could help people with extra weight control their blood sugar better. They gave 16 adults either …
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 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 MoreWhy Heavier People Eat More Real Food Than Lighter People
Researchers in Jordan studied what 537 adults eat and how it relates to their weight. They found something surprising: people who weigh more actually eat more …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Women With Pregnancy Diabetes Avoid Heart Disease
Researchers studied nearly 4,600 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see if eating a special diet called the Planetary Health Diet could …
Read MoreCan Ashwagandha Help Lower Cholesterol in Overweight Adults?
Researchers tested whether ashwagandha, a plant-based supplement, could help improve cholesterol levels in overweight Mexican adults. In a 40-day study with 43 …
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 MoreCan a Gluten-Free Diet Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease?
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 …
Read MoreCan Exercise and Nutrition Help Breast Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Breast cancer patients taking a specific hormone treatment often gain weight and feel tired. Researchers are testing whether a personalized program combining …
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 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 MoreKeeping Kids Healthy During CAR-T Cancer Treatment
Researchers looked at 132 children who received a new cancer treatment called CAR-T therapy to see how it affected their nutrition and weight. They found that …
Read MoreAnimal Fat May Help Your Body Burn More Calories, Study Shows
Researchers fed mice different types of fat to see how their bodies responded. They discovered that mice eating lard (a type of animal fat) at higher levels …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Weight Gain in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 1,200 older adults in Iran to understand if vitamin D levels affect weight and belly fat. They found that people with low vitamin D …
Read MoreRed Radish Sprouts May Help Protect Your Brain and Gut Health
Researchers discovered that red radish sprouts might help prevent weight gain and memory problems caused by eating too much fatty food. In a study with mice, …
Read MoreWhy Your Genes May Make Weight Gain Easier
Scientists in Bangladesh discovered that people with obesity have lower levels of vitamin D receptor proteins in their blood compared to healthy people. They …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Reduce Belly Fat in Older Adults?
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: …
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 MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Weight
Scientists have discovered that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your digestive system may play a big role in whether you gain or lose weight. This …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Bigger Role in Weight Than You Think
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might be just as important as diet and exercise when it …
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 MoreHow Fast You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods Changes How Much You Consume
Researchers wanted to understand why ultra-processed foods lead people to eat more calories. They tested whether the texture of food—which affects how quickly …
Read MoreWhy Night Owls May Struggle More With Weight
Researchers studied 618 college students to understand how their natural sleep schedules and eating habits affect their weight. They found that students who …
Read More6 Simple Techniques Help Breast Cancer Survivors Stay Healthy
Researchers looked at dozens of studies about helping women with breast cancer eat better, exercise more, and reach a healthy weight. They found that six …
Read MoreWhat Causes Retinal Vein Blockages? New Genetic Study Reveals Key Risk Factors
Researchers reviewed 12 studies that used genetic information to understand what causes retinal vein occlusion (RVO)—a serious eye condition that can lead to …
Read MoreHow Teens Can Lose Weight: What Science Says Works Best
Obesity in teenagers is becoming more common worldwide and can lead to serious health problems like heart disease. Researchers reviewed studies about the best …
Read MoreHeart Patients Struggle to Keep Healthy Habits After Program Ends
Researchers followed 155 people who completed a heart health program to see if they kept up their healthy habits six months later. Most people maintained good …
Read MoreHow Your Daily Food Choices Show What You Really Eat
Researchers wanted to understand how people control their eating habits in real life, not just what they say in surveys. They created a new tool that sends …
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 MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Eat Better in Saudi Arabia
Researchers looked at 12 studies from Saudi Arabia between 2017 and 2024 to see if teaching people about nutrition actually works. They found that when schools …
Read MoreWhy Blood Pressure Control Is Tough in Croatia
Researchers studied 646 people in Croatia who have high blood pressure to understand why it's hard to control. They found that most people weren't following …
Read MoreBelieving in Yourself Helps Immigrants Stay Healthy
Researchers studied 450 Hispanic/Latinx and Somali immigrants in Minnesota to understand how confidence affects healthy choices. They found that people who …
Read MoreExercise + Early Eating Window Boosts Brain Power and Heart Health
A new study tested whether combining exercise with eating during specific times of day could help women with extra weight feel better and think clearer. …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Vitamins for PCOS Health
Researchers studied women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to understand what causes health problems like diabetes and heart disease. They looked at age, …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Timing and Junk Food Linked to Weight Gain
A large study of nearly 6,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that when you eat during the day affects your weight. Eating more calories in the evening was …
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 MoreSimple Changes Help Kidney Transplant Patients Feel Better
Researchers looked at 35 studies involving kidney transplant patients to see if lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and behavior modifications could help …
Read MoreHow Eating Less and Exercise Together Boost a Fat-Burning Protein
Scientists discovered that combining calorie restriction with muscle exercise creates a powerful one-two punch for your body. When mice ate fewer calories for …
Read MoreWhy Some People Stick With Early Eating Windows (And Others Don't)
Researchers studied 90 adults trying to lose weight by testing whether eating only between 7 AM and 3 PM would help them stick to a schedule. They found that …
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 MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Help Asthma in Overweight People
Researchers discovered that metformin, a medication commonly used to treat diabetes, might help reduce airway inflammation in people who have both asthma and …
Read MoreWeight Loss Programs for Young Kids: Do They Really Work Long-Term?
Researchers looked at 34 studies involving nearly 7,000 children under 10 who were overweight. They wanted to see if programs that combine healthy eating, …
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 App Helps People Lose More Weight Without Human Coaching
Researchers tested a weight loss app with over 1,600 adults who had obesity. The app taught users to weigh themselves daily, make action plans, and reflect …
Read MoreNew Moms with Pregnancy Diabetes Show Mixed Results in Healthy Eating
Researchers followed 232 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see how their eating habits changed in the first year after giving birth. While …
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 MoreExercise May Help People Who Are Both Overweight and Losing Muscle
Scientists looked at studies about sarcopenic obesity - a condition where people are overweight but also losing muscle mass and strength. They found only four …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery, Study Finds
A major review of 13 studies involving 693 people who had weight loss surgery found that taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria supplements) didn't help them …
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 MoreHealthy Eating Score Linked to Better Heart Health in New Study
Researchers studied how a special eating score called the Dietary Obesity Prevention Score relates to heart health. This score measures how well someone's diet …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain and Muscle Weakness
Scientists tested a special type of dead bacteria called Fructobacillus fructosus on mice eating high-fat diets. The mice that got this bacteria supplement …
Read MoreHow Eating Habits Affect Weight in Black Americans: What Research Shows
Researchers looked at how different eating behaviors might affect weight in Black American adults. They reviewed 31 studies to understand patterns like eating …
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