New research shows that a protein the body depends on to control appetite and manage…
Browsing: Weight Loss
Weight Loss refers to the reduction of total body mass, typically through the loss of fat, muscle, or water, and is often pursued for health, medical, or aesthetic reasons. Scientific research into weight loss spans a range of disciplines, including nutrition, endocrinology, exercise physiology, and behavioral science. Studies explore how factors like diet composition, metabolism, hormones, physical activity, and gut microbiota influence body weight. With obesity linked to a variety of health risks—such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers—ongoing research aims to uncover effective, sustainable, and personalized strategies for weight management and long-term health improvement.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity and Victoza were associated with a slightly lower likelihood of…
A new analysis finds that a low-fat vegan diet leads to greater weight loss than…
People with more muscle and less visceral fat tend to have brains that appear biologically…
Emerging research suggests that weight loss in midlife may affect the brain differently than in…
By tweaking just two amino acids in the diet, researchers found a way to mimic…
An experiment at the State University of Campinas found that FGF19, a substance produced in…
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs lead to clinically meaningful weight loss,…
Semaglutide and Food Noise: A New Discovery New findings presented at the Annual Meeting of…
Scientists have discovered a hidden mechanism in the brain that helps control hunger. A small…
Exercise produces Lac-Phe, which suppresses appetite by acting on brain neurons. This mechanism could inspire…
Surgery reduces the risks of death, heart disease, kidney failure, and eye damage more effectively…
Scientists discover alternative cellular process for producing heat that may enhance metabolic health. Researchers at…
High-dose semaglutide drives greater weight loss. Safety remains favorable but needs further study. A weekly…
Journalists and others should stop referencing or using the study’s findings in any future reporting.…
A sweeping Danish study reveals a harsh truth about today’s most popular weight-loss drug: more…
A large clinical trial found that a daily semaglutide pill produced significant weight loss and…
The results of this landmark trial are particularly significant, as oral therapies for obesity could…