Johns Hopkins Researchers Have Identified a Potential New Treatment Target for Sleep Apnea
According to a recent mouse study, the target is an ion channel that has been already shown to impact blood pressure in obese mice. According to…
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Remarkable Weight Loss – Study Finds New Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Compared to a diet that includes meat and dairy, a plant-based diet reduces the amount of harmful dietary advanced glycation end-products. According to a recent…
Can Stress Influence Your Appetite? A Johns Hopkins Study Reveals That It’s All in Your Head
New research reveals the relationship between stress, obesity, and appetite. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine investigated whether stress may increase appetite in obese and lean…
A Potential Cure for Obesity – New Particles Stop the Absorption of Fat and Carbs
Sand presents a possible cure for obesity. Engineered sand particles might be the next anti-obesity treatment, according to a new study from the University of South…
Dieters Trying To Lose Weight Tend To Overestimate the Healthiness of Their Eating Habits
According to a new study, adults who were making lifestyle changes to lose weight tended to overestimate how healthy their diet was. Additionally, self-perceptions of…
A New Way To Lose Weight Could Change Your Metabolism
According to new research, protein restriction is effective in combating obesity and diabetes. According to a study comparing the effects of protein and calorie restriction…
Birth Control Pill Poses a Serious Health Risk to Women With a Common Condition
Combined birth control pill greatly increases the risk of blood clots in obese women. According to a paper recently published in ESC Heart Failure, a…
Eating Late Changes Your Fat Tissue and Decreases Calories Burned
New research provides experimental evidence that late eating reduces energy expenditure, increases hunger, and changes fat tissue, all of which may raise the risk of…
Naturally Occurring Metabolite Identified That Converts “Bad” Fat to “Good” Fat
Scripps Research and Calibr scientists collaborated to discover potential therapeutic treatments for metabolic diseases. “Metabolism” describes the body’s chemical changes that create the necessary ingredients…
The Truth Behind Sleep: Why Sleep Deficiency May Do You More Harm Than You Realize
We all struggle to get enough sleep sometimes. Whether it’s through work, stress, worry, or just one of those nights, sleepless nights are a part…
New Research Suggests That Obesity Is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Scientists have recently proposed that obesity is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Over the last several decades, obesity has rapidly grown to affect more than 2 billion…
Scientists Redefine Obesity – Two Major Subtypes Discovered
Scientists identify two distinct types of obesity. A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists discovered two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular…
“Bulking and Cutting” Linked to Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders
According to the findings of a recent study, engagement in bulk and cut dietary cycles is associated with a larger desire to become more muscular…
Harvard Scientists Find That Weight Loss Isn’t Always Good
Weight loss is beneficial for obese individuals but not for lean people. According to a study of over 200,000 people, intentionally losing weight can bring…
A Biological Difference – Exercise Affects Boys and Girls Differently
A recent study finds that body fat percentage and amount of physical activity in girls are unrelated. Physical activity provides numerous health benefits. However, physical…
Startling – Cancer Rates Are Dramatically Rising for Adults Under 50
Researchers have identified trends and risk factors contributing to an increase in the prevalence of early-onset cancers worldwide. Adults under the age of 50 have…
Scientists: Eat More of This Carb – Even Supplements Make a Big Difference
The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers, not burgers. It might be daunting for customers to choose from the vast selection of dietary…
5 Terrible Eating Habits That Cause Weight Gain
If you struggle with your weight, it might not just be bad food choices that are to blame. It’s also how you eat your meals….
