For decades, weight loss has been one of the most coveted lifestyle goals for people of all shapes and sizes. […]
Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing
According to a new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and […]
As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image
The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex […]
Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help […]
Criteria for bariatric surgery should consider more than just patient’s weight
Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and 45 worldwide scientific and medical societies pushed for change to […]
Growth failure in preterm infants tied to altered gut bacteria
Extremely premature infants who fail to grow as expected have delayed development of their microbiome, or communities of bacteria and […]
New economic study shows combination of SNAP and WIC improves food security
Forty million Americans, including 6.5 million children, are food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which means they […]
The salt-craving neurons: How the appetite for salt is shaped by a taste for sodium
Potato chips, French fries, popcorn — whichever your preference, we all know that salt is a key component of many […]
Generic advice doesn’t help patients drop pounds: Patients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
When it comes to losing weight, doctors’ messages to their patients can make a powerful difference, according to new research […]
Re-programming the body’s energy pathway boosts kidney self-repair: ‘Lift and push’ may also benefit victims of heart, liver, brain disease
A team of researchers led by Jonathan Stamler, MD, of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals […]