Three recent studies found links between weight-loss drugs—especially GLP-1 medications—and lower cancer risks in several settings. One retrospective analysis showed women who took GLP-1 drugs had a 30% lower chance…

Weight gain is one of the most frustrating symptoms of menopause. That increase is usually tied to falling estrogen levels. Estrogen helps the body convert food into energy, control appetite,…

Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone. It’s produced by the adrenal glands, and it acts on brain regions that regulate stress, mood, motivation, and fear. Cortisol also helps control…

A new trial tested whether wearing a cooling vest helps people lose weight. Researchers at the University of Nottingham and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) split participants into two groups.…

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have exploded in popularity in the U.K. and the U.S. About 12% of U.S. adults (roughly 41 million people) and about 1.6…

Weight-loss plans for pets often fail, and program drop-out rates are high: in one study, more than half of the participating dogs gained weight instead of losing it. An article…

A European team led by Professor Claudio Mauro at the University of Birmingham (UK) found that immune cells can carry a long-lasting memory of obesity. This applies in particular to…

A team of researchers at Lund University says that your health over a lifetime is affected not just by whether you gain weight but by when you gain it. And…

A diet high in fat and very low in carbs may improve pancreatic function in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. That raises the possibility that this…

Dietitians analyzed eating habits and body mass index (BMI) in 7,074 people aged 40–65 and found that early breakfasts and early dinners combined with a longer overnight fasting window were…

Researchers from the Federal University of Pelotas (Brazil), New York University, and the U.S. National Institute on Aging found that weight gain is linked to having fewer teeth and to…

Researchers at Drexel University and the Oregon Research Institute (USA) found convincing evidence that eating the same meals every day helps with weight loss over several months. Sure, that sounds…

The aftermath of the holidays often leaves stubborn fat around the waist that seems impossible to lose. We might doubt that a single large meal is solely responsible for sudden…

When people try to lose weight, they often count calories, cut portions, and ramp up exercise. However, research has shown that exercise only partially affects weight loss, noted Rachel Woods,…

Society often judges individuals for their body size. However, body weight is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and socio-economic factors. This was highlighted by Rachel Woods,…

People who took antidepressants for a long time gained, on average, twice as much weight as people who never took them. The effect grew stronger over time, even among those…

There’s a wealth of information about the benefits of protein. It provides essential amino acids, helps repair our cells, supports the cardiovascular and immune systems, boosts cognitive function, and supplies…

An international research team analyzed a large dataset tracking changes in height and weight across regions worldwide. The researchers found that as countries became wealthier and healthier, their populations grew…

If someone with excess weight manages to lose some fat, they’ll likely find it hard to keep it off. Why does this happen? A new study by Swiss researchers has…

One in eight people worldwide has obesity. Excess body fat raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg…

Why do some people lose weight effortlessly while others struggle with every extra kilogram? A new study suggests the answer lies in our genes. A team from the University of…

When you try to lose weight, you want to see results as quickly as possible. If the number on the scale drops rapidly, it feels like you’re on the right…

A simple trick — spend less time near food — may help you cut calories and lose weight, an international team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the…

Weight gain as we age is so common worldwide it’s almost a cliché. By age 50, the average person has gained about 15 pounds. A recent study from Nagoya and…

In recent years, weight-loss and diabetes drugs have become widely used around the world. They help people shed extra pounds and manage blood sugar. Our bodies make natural versions of…

A new study from King’s College London found that fasting 14 hours a day can lift mood, increase energy, and help with weight loss. Intermittent fasting, or IF, is a…

A recent study found that women over 60 who keep their weight stable are significantly more likely to live to 90—and even 100. The researchers also found that losing weight…

Weight loss is a challenging journey; keeping it off is the real test. Research shows that people who follow very low-calorie diets (800–1,200 calories per day) regain 26% to 121%…

Researchers led by dietitian Dimitros Koutoukidis say weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. But many people abandon those promises and give up on their health…

HouseWife delves into what it means to “burn fat,” how to curb appetite, and what to eat for weight loss. When is weight considered excessive? Excess weight is the difference…

Researchers from Shaanxi Normal University in Xi’an, China found a simple visual trick that could help people eat less. They showed volunteers photographs of food items that all weighed the…

The Chinese approach emphasizes restoring mental balance and eating according to yin and yang. What’s the Difference? Weight loss strategies differ significantly between the West and the East. A European…

Modern weight-loss strategies work with nature, use bioactive ingredients, pay attention to food energy, and sometimes rely on appetite tricks. Weight Loss According to Lunar Rhythms The idea is that…

A team of psychologists at the University of Aberdeen in the U.K. found that ready-to-eat food looks more appealing than items that require cooking. They point out that unhealthy foods…

When people try to shed pounds, they often turn to dieting, gym workouts, or long walks. However, as time passes, noticeable changes often don’t show up. So, what’s stopping you…

A team at the University of Edinburgh found that young men on a low-calorie diet shed fat twice as fast as young women — but that gap vanishes after about…

Overfeeding cats does more than make them pudgy — it can harm digestion and change the gut microbiome. It’s well-known that overeating leads to weight gain in our furry friends.…

You’ve decided to lose weight. Where do you start? The first step is to practice self-control. The next step is to review the chart below. You’ll find some surprising facts…

Some Tips for Women and Girls Who Want to Lose Weight New weight loss methods are constantly being introduced, but not all of them stand the test of time. Many…

Transformative Weight Loss Journeys of My Friends I want to share the experiences of two friends who lost significant weight and kept it off. The first, my best friend, developed…

The Joy of Working Out with a Partner Exercising with someone else is incredibly rewarding. I’ve always had my sister by my side—two’s company! My sister tends to be a…