Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Pass On to Families of Patients Who Follow It
Despite not participating in the program, these people had lost an average of almost four kilos, two years after their family member started the program….
Weight Loss
Looking To Lose Weight? New Research Shows Diet Drinks Might Not Be the Sweet Spot
A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Drinks that contain…
Weight Loss of 15% or More Should Be Central Focus of Type 2 Diabetes Management
Weight loss of 15% or more should become a central focus of managing type 2 diabetes (T2D), since it has the potential to slow progress…
Scientists: We Should Focus on Fitness Over Weight Loss for Obesity-Related Health Conditions
The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight…
Immune Signal Promotes Production of Energy-Burning “Beige Fat” That Could Reduce Obesity
Cytokine increases production of “beige fat” to burn more cellular energy. An immune signal promotes the production of energy-burning “beige fat,” according to a new…
Can You Lose Weight? Success or Failure May Depend on Your Gut Microbiome
The strongest associations with weight loss success or failure, independent of BMI, are found in the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome, new research from…
Scientists Claim Overeating Is Not the Primary Cause of Obesity – Point to More Effective Weight Loss Strategies
Perspective published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues the root causes of the obesity epidemic are more related to what we eat rather…
High Fat Diets Break the Body Clock – This May Be the Underlying Cause of Obesity
When rats are fed a high fat diet, this disturbs the body clock in their brain that normally controls satiety, leading to over-eating and obesity….
Cruel Twist: Exercise Reduces Calories Burned at Rest in People With Obesity
Exercise reduces the number of calories burned at rest in people with obesity, according to a new study by researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of…
Scientists Discover How Neuro-Immune Interactions Burn Deep Fat
Pioneering mouse study offers new therapeutic avenues for reducing visceral fat stores, which have been associated with cardiovascular disease and multiple types of cancer. Obesity…
Time-Restricted Eating Has Important Health Benefits – Even With Infectious Diseases Such As COVID-19
Not everyone benefits equally from time-restricted eating, as health benefits depend on age and sex. Time-restricted eating (TRE), a dietary regimen that restricts eating to…
Minimal, High-Quality Evidence Dietary Supplements Lead to Weight Loss
Although Americans spend billions on them, published research shows a lack of strong evidence that dietary supplements and alternative therapies help adults lose weight, according…
New Research: Intermittent Fasting “No Magic Bullet for Weight Loss”
New research published this week challenges a popular belief that intermittent fasting diets such as alternate day fasting or the ‘5:2’ are the most effective…
Trying Not to Overeat? Researchers Videotaped People Eating and Discovered That How You Eat Matters
Study finds people who eat more tend to take larger bites or eat faster. According to a new study, people who eat faster or take…
Controlled Trial Finds Tai Chi Similar to Conventional Exercise for Reducing Belly Fat
A randomized controlled trial found that tai chi is about as effective as conventional exercise for reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with…
The Hunger Games: Scientists Uncover the Secret of the Hunger Switch in the Brain
A 3D structure reveals how a unique molecular switch in our brain causes us to feel full – and may help develop improved anti-obesity drugs….
Study Shows New Obesity Treatment Semaglutide Reduces Body Weight Regardless of Patient Characteristics
Females and those with lower body weight have better results. New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, May 10-13) shows…
A New Approach for Treating Obesity: Boosting Body Heat Production
A receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may be the key to a safer approach to treating diet-induced obesity, research led by…