Prolonged Low Body Weight in Young Kids Ups Risk for Anorexia Years Later
Young children with a persistently low body mass index (BMI) may be at greater risk for developing anorexia nervosa in adolescence. Source: Prolonged Low Body Weight in Young Kids Ups Risk for Anorexia Years Read more
These 12 people lost a combined 1,563 pounds. Here’s what they learned about losing weight.
Hint: It’s more than just dieting. Here are some of the strategies they shared that worked for them. Source: These 12 people lost a combined 1,563 pounds. Here’s what they learned Read more
Fast or slow weight loss makes no difference, study says
When it comes to weight loss, it’s not how quickly you lose it, it’s how much you lose, a study says. Source: Fast or slow weight loss makes no difference, study Read more
Gut immune cells may explain why some people can’t lose weight
Immune cells in the gut may determine whether our metabolisms run hot or cold, study finds. Source: Gut immune cells may explain why some people can’t lose Read more
Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
Candy dishes, cupcakes and cookies abound in the typical office, so if you’re striving to eat healthy, the workplace can be a culinary minefield. Source: Is Your Workplace Making You Read more
Intermittent Fasts Plus Energy Restriction Best for Weight Loss
Intermittent fasting with restricted energy intake may provide better outcomes than daily continuous diet restriction for health and weight loss in obese women, according to a study published in the January issue of Obesity. Source: Intermittent Fasts Plus Energy Restriction Best for Weight Read more
Study finds link between big bellies and shrinking brains
A new study has found that those who have a high ratio of body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio had lower brain volume than others. Source: Study finds link between big bellies and Read more
Simple tips to avoid holiday weight gain
Overdoing it on the holiday cheer can lead to stubborn weight gain that’s difficult to lose. Source: Simple tips to avoid holiday weight Read more
Metabolic changes make weight loss maintenance difficult, but not impossible
Endocrine Today | On their own, most individuals are rarely able to lose a substantial amount of body weight and keep it off. Although record numbers of U.S. adults have an elevated BMI, Read more
12 Reasons To Ditch Dieting For Good, According To Science
Restricting yourself ultimately doesn’t work. Here’s why. Source: 12 Reasons To Ditch Dieting For Good, According To Read more
Improvements made to type 2 diabetes remission tool used in weight loss surgery
Scientists believe they have improved a tool used to predict how someone will react to weight loss surgery and the probability of putting their type 2 diabetes into remission. At the moment Read more
Public Still Suspicious of Metabolic Surgery
Much of the public holds negative perceptions of metabolic surgery, a recent survey indicated. Source: Public Still Suspicious of Metabolic Read more
Counting Calories is a Ridiculous Way to Try to Lose Weight
The calorie theory of obesity has been perhaps one of the greatest failures in the history of medicine. Given the number of excess deaths caused by metabolic syndrome, you could argue that it is a bigger disaster than World War II. It is based on a complete misinterpretation of the energy balance equation. Source: Counting... Read more Read more
Study: Yo-yo diets can increase risk of death 
Yo-yo dieting can increase the risk of death, according to a new study. Source: Study: Yo-yo diets can increase death Read more
Experts Suggest Ways to Eat Smart, Move More During Holidays
One tip is to avoid being ravenous by doing a bit of “pre-gaming” with a small meal at home before heading out to the next house or office party. Source: Experts Suggest Ways to Eat Smart, Move More During Read more
Apples Assist Weight Loss
Apples have many beneficial effects which can be mostly attributed to their antioxidant effects and positive impacts on heart health which include helping to regulate blood sugar, as Read more
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Vary According to Obesity Subtype
Understanding variations among obesity subtypes may help physicians do a better job of predicting bariatric surgery outcomes, researchers reported. Researchers identified four separate Read more
Morning physical activity more common among adults who maintain weight loss
Adults who maintain weight loss have more consistent weekly patterns of physical activity and are active earlier in the day compared with other groups, according to data presented at the Read more
New obesity procedure also reduces muscle mass
A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat. Source: New obesity procedure also Read more
Ask the dietitian: Avoid gaining weight over the holidays
People tend to over-indulge, and it’s estimated the average person consumes around 3,000 calories on a special day. For many people, that can be two days worth of calories in one. So Read more