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Newly-Identified Molecule Could Be the Key to Targeting Obesity and Osteoporosis
Scientists in Australia have identified a molecule that could hold the key to developing peptide-based drugs targeting obesity, osteoporosis, and inflammatory diseases.
Researchers at the...
A Hero Ingredient To Help Manage Obesity: The Hardy Roselle Plant
An unassuming plant and the antioxidants it contains, could be a legitimate health food weight loss supplement, after a landmark trial found it decreased...
Breakthrough Obesity Treatment in Early Research Can Target Bad Fat Anywhere in the Body
Folks struggling with obesity might wonder that with all the medical miracles modern technology has produced, how come there isn't a more sure-fire way...
Specific Gut Bacteria Extract More Energy Which Seems to be Associated with Obesity
Certain hyper-efficient microbe species in our guts could be the reason why some people gain weight and others don't, proving once again how much...
Breakthrough Using CRISPR to Target Fat Cells in Genetic Study of Obesity
Fat—it is vital for life but too much can lead to a host of health problems. Studying how fat tissue, or adipose, functions in...
Common Heart Disease Drug Reverses Obesity By Targeting Inflammation in Mice – Raising Their Metabolism
It has long been known that obesity is an inflammatory disease, i.e. a chronic defensive reaction of the body to stress caused by excess...
5 Million American Vending Machines Will Soon Offer More Healthy Snacks to Help Curb Obesity
The trade group responsible for the vending machine industry says that one-third of all their snack supplies will soon include healthy options.
Coffee Could Be Used to Fight Obesity, Says ‘Pioneering’ New Study
In this fascinating new study, researchers say that enjoying a cup of java helps the body to activate its own fat-fighting defenses.
In Bid to Combat Obesity, a Simple Patch Turns Energy-storing Fats into Energy-burning Fats
A new approach to reducing bulging tummy fats has shown promise in laboratory trials. The solution aims to “use a person's own body fats...
Hope For Obesity: First Time in Modern Memory, Americans Drank More Water Than Soda
Bucking a historic trend, Americans reportedly consumed more bottled water than soda in 2016.
According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, bottled water sales volume grew...
New Use of Molecule May Fight Obesity by Converting ‘Bad’ Fat to ‘Good’ Fat
Though the condition may not be life-threatening, the health risks of obesity are enough to celebrate this new treatment in testing.
4 U.S. States Show Decline in Obesity For First Time in 10 Years
High percentages of American adults suffer from obesity, but this new health study shows that there may be hope on the horizon for expanding waistlines.
‘Happier Girl:’ Obesity Surgery Already a Boon, Mom Says
A 12-year-old Texas girl who had weight-loss surgery to correct a rare metabolic problem is back home, visibly slimmer and healthier, but also much...
Dark Chocolate May Help Prevent Obesity, Diabetes
More good news for chocolate lovers. Another study has shown that chocolate is good for you, this time, counter-intuitively, it was shown to ward...
US Obesity Rate for Young Children Plummets 43% in a Decade
Federal health authorities on Tuesday reported a 43 percent drop in the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children over the past decade, the...
US Child Obesity Rate Begins Falling in Many States
After decades of rising rates, obesity among low-income preschoolers declined in 19 states and U.S. territories, according to the latest report from the Centers...
Help for Obesity: Stomach Pacemaker Zaps Internally to Prevent Overeating
Forget stomach stapling and lap band surgery. The next big thing in weight loss surgery may be the stomach pacemaker. Designed by a pacemaker...
Obamas Encourage Breastfeeding in Battle on Childhood Obesity
First lady Michelle Obama will be speaking out to remove barriers to breastfeeding, throwing the spotlight on nursing as a way to reduce childhood...
Adult Fears Are Encouraging Obesity in Kids
Are kids today becoming sedentary and obese because of a heightened desire for video games, or because their inborn desire to run free in...
To Battle Obesity, Britain Creates Incentives for ‘Healthy Towns’
With the highest obesity rates in Europe, Britain is investing £30 million to urge people in Manchester and 8 other areas to cut the...