Study challenges benefits of intermittent fasting

Both time-restricted eating and regularly planned meals led to similar weight loss results, suggesting that total calories may be more important than meal timing

Michel Morris-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~5 min

Bariatric surgery beats lifestyle changes for diabetes control

Bariatric surgery is more effective than medical and lifestyle modifications for achieving long-term type 2 diabetes control and remission.

Allison Hydzik-Pittsburgh • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~7 min


Why most people should avoid dieting

"Our findings suggest that it can be damaging for people to begin dieting unless it is medically necessary."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 30, 2024 ~6 min

Why it’s hard to lose weight in the winter

A nutrition and wellness expert explains why it's so hard to lose weight during the winter months and shares healthy eating tips.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Jan. 29, 2024 ~6 min

Is BMI a bogus measure of health?

"It's time to shift our focus away from BMI and 'ideal weight'—and the judgment that goes along with higher weight..."

Lori Barrette-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 9, 2024 ~6 min

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity, a new study shows.

Noah Fromson-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 8, 2024 ~4 min

California sees surge in use of weight loss drugs like Wegovy

A new study reveals an extraordinary surge in the use of weight loss-linked drugs in the California health system.

UC Irvine • futurity
Oct. 23, 2023 ~5 min

More exercise can get people to skip other physical activities

As people exercise more, they tend to cut back on other non-exercise physical activities like walking or taking the stairs, researchers say.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 28, 2023 ~7 min


Mysterious hormone can make insulin work better

A hormone called GDF15 makes insulin work better in rodents, report researchers. Could it be a way to treat diabetes in humans?

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Aug. 30, 2023 ~5 min

Experts raise alarm about weight loss drugs for kids

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks to the health of children and adolescents, warn experts.

UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~9 min

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