More sleep and physical activity may prevent Type 2 diabetes in teens
Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending time at…
Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending time at…
A recent research study found that a combination of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and bimagrumab, an antibody that blocks activin signaling…
A groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, has identified a set of blood-based biomarkers…
People who receive regular phone support after losing weight are more likely to keep the pounds off — but getting…
A new study finds that kids with obesity are more likely to have obese parents because they inherit obesity-related genes,…
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting…
Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could…
It’s well-known that obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But some research suggests that while people who are…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity – a relationship that can also be mediated by…
Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study…
Having a quality breakfast that provides the right amount of energy to face the day, around a quarter of daily…
A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic…
A study from Rutgers Health and other institutions indicates that stress hormones – not impaired cellular insulin signaling – may…
To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at…
Newer weight loss drugs are cost effective in the long term only when combined with bariatric weight loss surgery, according…
It’s not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact,…
Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a…
Scientists have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be…
People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they’ve lived with obesity for 10…
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) shows that having…
Bariatric surgery may result in significant cardiometabolic improvements, particularly among younger, female, or white people and those without comorbidities, according…
Nagoya University researchers and their colleagues in Japan have found that middle-age obesity is caused by age-related changes in the…
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with “yo-yo dieting,” also known as weight cycling….
Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with…
Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that often…
Obesity interventions, such as gastric bypass surgery, can alter the signaling of the vagal nerve, which plays a crucial role…
A Leicester study that measured the fat mass and fat-free (muscle) mass of dieters suggests that weight loss followed by…
Fat tissue, for as much as it’s been vilified, is an incredibly complex and essential bodily organ involved in energy…
Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with…
Brain responses to specific nutrients are diminished in individuals with obesity and are not improved after weight loss, according to…