Diet and Weight Loss News
November 1, 2024
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Oct. 30, 2024 — Young people with severe obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss and resolution of common obesity-related comorbidities 10 years later, according to results from a large clinical ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — A new study has examined a large sample of privately insured patients with obesity and found that use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) as anti-obesity medications more than ...
Oct. 25, 2024 — A recent article highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications, celebrated for their effectiveness in ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Obesity is a common cause of diabetes, heart disease and early death, but risk differs greatly from one person to the next. A pioneering clinical risk prediction algorithm has been developed that ...
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Oct. 30, 2024 — Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children according to research. Researchers examined the impact of policy in the North East of ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers say they have identified a gene pathway involving the mineral zinc in mice that may someday point the way to using zinc-based supplements ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers have found that semaglutide may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — Manipulating a newly identified neural circuit can curb appetite -- or spur massive ...
Oct. 22, 2024 — Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a study. The findings highlight the critical need to ...
Oct. 22, 2024 — Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and ...
Oct. 21, 2024 — An international study has found that genetic variations in human carbohydrate-active enzymes may affect how people with irritable bowel syndrome ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — Researchers describe how -- even more than just the presence of sugar and salt in the diet -- having more ultra-processed foods laden with additives can lead to higher average blood glucose levels ...
Earlier Headlines
Oct. 22, 2024 — Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a new study. The findings lay the groundwork for developing tailored dietary ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — New research provides scientific evidence that a healthy diet may reduce the chance of low risk prostate cancer progressing to a more aggressive state in men undergoing active surveillance -- a ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — Researchers link zearalenone levels to diet quality and call for further ...
Oct. 17, 2024 — The discovery of a gut-to-brain regulation pathway in flies calls for additional consideration on how certain medications, especially GLP-1 agonists, can be used to treat obesity and diabetes in ...
Oct. 15, 2024 — A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — In the research, mice were fed a high-fat diet were injected with the compound AP39, which delivers hydrogen sulfide direct to mitochondria in cells The research concluded that the treatment ...
Oct. 10, 2024 — A new study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — The secret to losing weight could all be down to a combination of 14 'skinny genes', a new study has found. Researchers discovered they helped people drop twice as much weight when they ran ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — Blocking the enzyme ACMSD can significantly reduce damage caused by metabolic liver disease according to a new ...
Oct. 9, 2024 — Researchers tracked the health of nearly one thousand mice on a variety of diets to see if these diets would extend the mice's lifespan. The study was designed to ensure that each mouse was ...
Oct. 7, 2024 — It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact that difference could help you lose some ...
Oct. 7, 2024 — Fatty liver disease is a growing global health concern. Proglucagon-derived peptides (PGDPs), including glucagon, GLP-1, and GLP-2, are known to regulate lipid metabolism in the liver. However, the ...
Oct. 3, 2024 — Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a new study. The most common UPFs consumed by ...
Oct. 3, 2024 — Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth -- this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well ...
Oct. 2, 2024 — Researchers collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological ...
Oct. 1, 2024 — Almost six in 10 Americans have pro-inflammatory diets, increasing the risk of health problems including heart disease and cancer, according to a new study that used a tool designed to examine ...
Oct. 1, 2024 — To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at which we eat. According to a new study, there are two specific habits that are associated with a lower ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — Metabolic syndrome increases many Americans' risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A new clinical trial finds that 3 months of time-restricted eating improved patients' blood ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumors from growing in our guts, specifically the small intestines. Experiments revealed how these proteins trigger the ...
Sep. 26, 2024 — Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media ...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer from Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance, Study Suggests
- Study Finds Widespread Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemical During Pregnancy
- Researchers Show How Gut Hormones Control Aging in Flies and How It Relates to Human Biology
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- New Drug Approach Could Underpin Future Weight Loss Therapies, Study Indicates
- Coffee During Pregnancy Safe for Baby's Brain Development, Study Suggests
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- The Secret to Slimming? Special 'skinny Genes' Double Weight Loss
- A Novel Approach to Combat Fatty Liver Disease
- Study Probes How Eating Less Can Extend Lifespan
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Should Men and Women Eat Different Breakfasts to Lose Weight?
- Gut Hormones Could Hold the Key to Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Toddlers Get Nearly Half Their Calories from Ultra-Processed Foods
- Body Weight Is an Important Health Factor in Pregnancy -- Regardless of Country of Birth
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Pervasiveness of Inflammation-Inducing Foods in American Diet
- Keeping a Longer Overnight Fast and Eating an Early Breakfast May Be Associated With a Lower Body Mass Index
Monday, September 30, 2024
- One in Three Americans Has a Dysfunctional Metabolism, but Intermittent Fasting Could Help
- Proteins in Meat, Milk, and Other Foods Suppress Gut Tumors
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
- The Heart of the Question: Who Can Get Medicare-Covered Weight Loss Medicine?
- Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
Friday, September 20, 2024
- A Simple Blood Test Warns of Possible Cardiometabolic Complications for Children With Obesity
- New Blood Test Could Be an Early Warning for Child Diabetes
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- New Cancer Cachexia Treatment Boosts Weight Gain and Patient Activity
- Calorie Labels on Alcohol Might Help Some Drinkers Maintain a Healthier Weight
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Replacing Ultra-Processed Foods in Diet Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- New Guidelines Urge Regular Screenings to Prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease Complications
- Brown Fat: How Cells Generate Heat by Burning Calories
Friday, September 13, 2024
- Key Factors That Impact Long-Term Weight Loss in Patients Prescribed GLP-1 RA Medications
- Babies Born to Women Consuming a High Fat, Sugary Diet at Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in Later Life
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Lifestyle Intervention from Childhood to Adolescence Affects Metabolism Even Years Later
- Uncertain If Lifestyle Advice Actually Works
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Unaffordable Food Putting Mums-to-Be at Risk
- Like Father, Like Daughter
- Long-Term Exercisers Have 'healthier' Belly Fat
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Monday, August 19, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests
- Beige Fat Cells With a 'Sisyphus Mechanism'
- A Ketogenic Diet Could Improve the Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Swipe Up! Health Apps Deliver Real Results En Masse
- Changing Food Consumers' Choices May Help Cut Greenhouse Gases
- Significant Link Found Between Heme Iron, Found in Red Meat and Other Animal Products, and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Monday, August 12, 2024
- Parents' Eating Behavior Influences How Their Children Respond to Food
- Low Magnesium Levels Increase Disease Risk
Friday, August 9, 2024
- Study Reveals Ways in Which 40Hz Sensory Stimulation May Preserve Brain's 'white Matter'
- Cutting a Few Calories Won't Hurt Your Workout
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
- Eating More Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce Dietary Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Kidney and Heart Health in Patients With Hypertension
- Ketogenic Diet May Reduce Friendly Gut Bacteria and Raise Cholesterol Levels
Monday, August 5, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Trying to Limit Calories? Skip the Dip, Researchers Advise
- Healthier Nutrition in Hospital Possible Thanks to Modified Menus
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Cracking the Carb Code: Researchers Create New Glycemic Index Database to Improve Dietary Awareness
- Key Challenges and Promising Avenues in Obesity Genetics
Monday, July 29, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Risk of Dementia or Parkinson's?
- Increasing Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes
- Prediabetes Remission for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Study Evaluates Treatment Interventions for Severe Obesity in Adolescents
- Children's Exposome Associated With Changes in Serum Metabolites
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Ultra-Processed Food Makes Up Almost Two-Thirds of Calorie Intake of UK Adolescents, Study Finds
- Paleolithic Diets Are Not Without Risks
- What Fat Cats on a Diet May Tell Us About Obesity in Humans
Monday, July 15, 2024
- New Research Demonstrates Potential for Increasing Effectiveness of Popular Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs
- American Diets Got Briefly Healthier, More Diverse During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
- How a Gene for Obesity Affects the Brain
- Widespread Practice Among Athletes Harms Both Performance and Health
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Greater Attention Needs to Be Paid to Malnutrition in the Sick and Elderly, Researchers Say
- Biomarkers Reveal How Patients With Glaucoma May Respond to Treatment
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Same Workout, Different Weight Loss: Signal Molecule Versions Are Key
- Blood Fat Profiles Confirm Health Benefits of Replacing Butter With High-Quality Plant Oils
- New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of All Deaths in the US Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Delaying Diabetes With Diet and Exercise for Four Years Results in Better Long-Term Health
- Researchers Identify Cause of Serious Brain Bleeding Condition in Premature Newborns
Monday, July 8, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- COVID-19 Pandemic Tied to Low Birth Weight for Infants in India, Study Shows
- Proteins and Fats Can Drive Insulin Production for Some, Paving Way for Tailored Nutrition
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Weight Change Across Common Antidepressant Medications
- Scientists Turn White Fat Cells Into Calorie-Burning Beige Fat
- Largest Ever Genetic Study of Age of Puberty in Girls Shows Links With Weight Gain
Friday, June 28, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Optimum Protection Against Diabetes: Weight Loss Plus Remission of Prediabetes
- Prenatal Exposure to Ethylene Oxide Associated With Lower Birth Weight and Head Circumference in Newborns
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Microrobot-Packed Pill Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice
- 'A Hearty Debate' Concludes Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier for Your Heart Than Meat