Eating less processed food may help you lose twice as much weight
A new clinical trial from University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has found that people lose nearly twice as much...
Cutting back on processed foods could boost weight loss
A new study has found that people can lose more weight by eating less processed food, even when the meals have the same nutrients.
Researchers...
Surgery or weight-loss drugs? A bariatric surgeon weighs in
With over 40% of Americans classified as obese, the need for effective long-term weight-loss solutions is greater than ever.
Obesity can lead to serious health...
Too much olive oil? Study shows oleic acid may increase fat cell growth
Olive oil is often praised for its health benefits, but a new study suggests that consuming too much of it—specifically, the fatty acid called...
Olive oil fat linked to obesity risk, study shows
A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that a high-fat diet rich in oleic acid—a major fatty acid found in olive oil—may increase...
Even ‘less healthy’ plant foods help diabetics lose weight, study show
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes can lose weight by switching from animal-based foods to plant-based ones—even when the...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Can low-carb, high-fat diets really help you lose weight?
Low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diets, such as the ketogenic or "keto" diet, have gained popularity in recent years for their potential to help people lose...
Low vitamin C may increase body weight
A new study from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found a strong connection between low vitamin C levels and increased body weight.
This discovery...