Weight Loss

What to Look for in a Protein Powder?

Besides a balanced diet, many individuals opt to include supplements as part of their daily food intake. Protein powder is one such supplement which has become increasingly popular over recent years, with many users who want to achieve weight loss and muscle growth.

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Is a Hypocaloric Diet Safe and Effective for Long-Term Health?

Does Cinnamon Help with Weight Loss?

What Is Cancer Cachexia? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Who Should Take Weight Loss Injections, and Who Shouldn’t?

What's Next for Semaglutide? Beyond Diabetes and Weight Loss

Is Cottage Cheese Good for Weight Loss? Evidence from Clinical Studies

Wegovy: A Breakthrough in Weight Loss?

Unexplained Weight Loss: When It Might Signal a Health Problem

The Natural Molecule That Could Rival Ozempic

GLP-1 and Diet: Evidence-Based Strategies for Better Weight Loss

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Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Military Diet: Health Risks

Cachexia and Cancer

Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Chronic stress promotes oral cancer through a brain–immune pathway

Chronic psychological stress is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for cancer, but how the brain communicates with the immune system to promote tumors has remained unclear.

11 Nov 2026

A weight-loss drug eased knee arthritis pain in two major trials

Retatrutide effectively alleviates knee pain and enhances mobility in obese osteoarthritis patients, but long-term safety and joint health remain uncertain.

10 Nov 2026

Could Ozempic and Wegovy affect unborn babies?

They’re the blockbuster drugs transforming weight loss, helping millions of people to shed unwanted pounds.

10 Nov 2026

Animal study raises questions about semaglutide safety during pregnancy

They're the blockbuster drugs transforming weight loss, helping millions of people to shed unwanted kilos.

9 Nov 2026

Retatrutide reduces knee pain and body weight in osteoarthritis patients

For people with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA) who are overweight or have obesity, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs and standing up from a chair can be difficult.

8 Nov 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may change what you crave, not just how much you eat

A prospective observational pilot study of 38 adults without diabetes found that three months of semaglutide or tirzepatide treatment was associated with an average weight loss of 7.2 kg, reduced food cravings, increased satiety, and improved self-reported hunger control. Most participants reported smaller meal portions, while some experienced changes in food preferences, although the study could not establish whether the medications directly caused these behavioral changes.

8 Nov 2026

Obesity drugs may help protect memory and cognitive abilities

Drugs used to treat obesity may also help protect the brain. In a review published in Science, researchers outline how a better understanding of these drugs' effects could lead to new treatments that protect memory and other important cognitive abilities.

6 Nov 2026

How to recognize and manage your baby's cough at home

Coughing is one of our bodies' most important defenses against respiratory illnesses like the flu and pneumonia.

6 Nov 2026

Early childhood intervention crucial for treating rising eating disorders

Early intervention can significantly improve long-term health outcomes for eating disorders, which have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition.

5 Nov 2026

Study reveals how breast milk sugar may help protect infants against jaundice

A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine sheds light on the role of breast milk in supporting intestinal development and preventing hyperbilirubinemia, a condition in which bilirubin, a waste product from broken-down red blood cells, builds up in the blood and causes yellowing of the skin and eyes known as jaundice.

3 Nov 2026

A low-calorie diet and exercise helped 54% of younger adults achieve diabetes remission

In a randomized clinical trial involving 96 adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes and obesity, a 24-week program combining a low-energy diet with supervised exercise achieved diabetes remission in 54% of participants, compared with 4% receiving usual care. The intervention also reduced body fat, largely preserved muscle mass, and improved strength and body-mass-adjusted fitness, although the additional benefits attributable specifically to exercise remain uncertain.

3 Nov 2026

Study identifies new target to improve ulcerative colitis treatments

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory bowel disease in which persistent mucosal inflammation damages the epithelial barrier.

3 Nov 2026

Researchers explore why male and female brains adapt differently to overeating

Overeating alters neural pathways involved in feeding and metabolism, but how fast do these adaptive changes occur? And do these adaptations occur similarly in males and females?

2 Nov 2026

Moving beyond weight loss to create truly inclusive healthcare environments

Have you ever gone to your GP to find out why you're always tired, only to be told to lose weight?

2 Nov 2026

Could GLP-1 drugs help women with PCOS beyond weight loss?

A scoping review of 28 studies suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve androgen levels and menstrual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), alongside their established metabolic benefits. Evidence for improved ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes remains limited, and the researchers could not determine whether reproductive benefits result directly from the drugs or from weight loss and improved metabolic health.

1 Nov 2026

Gut microbial catalog reveals systemic inflammation drivers in spinal injury

Scientists exploring the links between a spinal cord injury, inflammation and immune function have turned their attention to a genome-level analysis of the gut microbial community, with early study results offering hints at potential new approaches to aid healing.

30 Oct 2026

Worried nuts will cause weight gain? A large review puts that concern in perspective

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials found that eating nuts modestly reduced body fat and improved cholesterol levels without significantly changing body weight. The review did not establish that nuts rich in monounsaturated fats offered greater body-composition benefits than those rich in polyunsaturated fats.

29 Oct 2026

Thyroid cancer risks and medication timing with oral GLP-1s

Like most prescriptions, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications to manage weight come with potential risks.

28 Oct 2026

Identical twins showed a survival divide when only one had Parkinson’s

Researchers followed 54 twin pairs discordant for Parkinson’s disease and found substantially higher 10-year mortality among affected twins, including in genetically identical pairs. They also observed more frequent constipation among affected twins, but dietary and nutritional differences were limited, with secondary findings requiring confirmation.

28 Oct 2026

Ketones may change sleep patterns, but not always for the better

Researchers reviewed animal and human studies and found that ketone bodies may affect sleep stages through energy metabolism and cellular signaling, with the clearest direct evidence involving acetoacetate in mice. They reported mixed human findings and called for controlled studies to separate ketone-specific effects from changes linked to diet, disease, circadian timing, and physiological stress.

28 Oct 2026