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Newly identified brain circuit and cells link prior experiences to appetite
Our past experiences shape how much we eat and where and what we choose to eat. Using preclinical models, researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have identified brain cells that translate ...
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Why visceral fat triggers diabetes: Study points to loss of protective macrophages
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered a surprising new way the body can fight insulin resistance and diabetes—by boosting a special type of "good" immune cell in fat tissue.
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Atherosclerosis may start in childhood: New data tie obesity to early vascular damage
A study of 130 children between the ages of 6 and 11 conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil has identified that obesity alone can cause immediate damage to children's cardiovascular ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Natural gut-based compound developed to support weight loss safely
A new orally taken, gut-based compound developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), reduces the amount of dietary fat absorbed in the intestines. This differs from most existing ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Weight loss drug linked to lower risk of eye disease in patients with diabetes
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight loss and clearer skin to relief from menstrual ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Specific brain signals rapidly eliminate body fat in mice
Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a potent pathway that begins in the brain and leads to loss of all body fat without reducing food intake. The study is reported in Nature Metabolism.
Feb 10, 2026
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Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates
In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates. Though a carbohydrate-heavy diet can be harmful, consuming too many fats may cause more health ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Why people won't quit a weight loss drug, even when it makes them feel sick
Patients who use semaglutide for weight loss, like Ozempic, are more likely to continue the medication if they perceive it as effective, even when facing unpleasant side effects, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their ...
Feb 10, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs may protect the heart beyond weight loss, trial results suggest
With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide, are a class of drugs that act ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Why working out may not help you lose weight
According to conventional wisdom, a great way to lose weight is to do some exercise. While being active is beneficial in many ways for our health, it may not be very helpful if you want to shed a few inches off your waistline. ...
Obesity linked to one in 10 infection deaths globally
Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new study led by a University College London (UCL) researcher. People with obesity face a 70% higher ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Intermittent fasting cuts Crohn's disease activity by 40% and halves inflammation in randomized clinical trial
A randomized controlled study found that time-restricted feeding—a form of intermittent fasting—significantly reduced symptomatic disease activity and systematic inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease and overweight ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results for both sexes
A new study conducted at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute at Tel Aviv University reveals a clear conclusion: strength (resistance) training is the most effective ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Obesity and aging: Study links inflammation to cognitive decline
Obesity and older age are strongly associated with low-grade inflammation in the body, a condition that appears closely linked to cognitive decline and dementia. A recent Baycrest study has found that participants with elevated ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Ultrasound detects abdominal fat linked to metabolic diseases
The distribution of body fat, and particularly fat accumulated around the abdomen, is a determining factor in the risk of developing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. However, not all abdominal fat has the same impact ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Pandemic-era childhood obesity gains persist; young children most affected
The Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis has released updated findings on childhood obesity trends through 2024. The new report shows that while the sharp pandemic-era increase in obesity ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny
Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk, after federal officials raised concerns that the product may violate drug laws.
Feb 9, 2026
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Meal timing in time-restricted eating matters for metabolic health, find study
Time-restricted eating has emerged as a popular dietary approach because it focuses on when people eat rather than strictly limiting calories. Instead of counting calories, individuals restrict their daily food intake to ...
Feb 8, 2026
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You've reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications. What now?
GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.
Feb 7, 2026
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The body processes good fats and bad fats differently, study finds
The concept of "good fats" and "bad fats" has influenced diet trends, public health policy, and biomedical research for decades. Now, a new study led by Thomas A. Vallim, Ph.D., a researcher and professor of medicine in the ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Two key enzymes drive fat loss while preserving muscle: New pathway may lead to safer obesity treatments
A team of scientists has uncovered a critical mechanism that could pave the way for safer and more effective obesity treatments. The findings, published in Nature Communications, shed light on how leptin, a hormone that regulates ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Synergizing global clinical trials data: GLP-1 receptor agonist safety and novel clinical applications
A research team led by the Department of Medicine, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has synergized the impacts of worldwide clinical trial data through ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Novo Nordisk vows legal action to protect Wegovy pill
Novo Nordisk said Thursday it would take legal action against a US chain offering a copycat of the new pill version of its Wegovy weight-loss drug.
Feb 5, 2026
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Quantifying the role of reducing obesity in preventing common conditions
Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases.
Feb 4, 2026
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