Summer in Britain has a way of unravelling even the best-laid health plans. Between the barbecues, the pub gardens, and the “just one more” holiday cocktails, weight loss often takes a back seat. But with autumn setting in, one GP says it’s the perfect time to stop making excuses and start regaining control. Dr Donald…
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study will be published August 25, 2025, in the Annals…
Celebrities aren’t just making headlines for their talent — they’re wowing fans with incredible weight loss transformations and the confidence that comes with them. Jelly Roll proudly shared he’s shed nearly 200 pounds and isn’t stopping, aiming to lose another 100 before marking the milestone with an adventurous skydive. Lizzo revealed that she hit her…
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock crashed more than 40% on Tuesday after a phase 2 trial of its weight-loss pill showed a high patient dropout rate. The company stated that most of the adverse treatment-related symptoms were gastrointestinal in nature, and 99% of the adverse events were mild. Over half (58%) of participants taking the drug…
An expanding waistline is more unhealthy than you think! Excess belly fat is a sign of visceral fat, which is located deep in your abdomen and wraps around your vital organs, causing serious health issues. Most people don’t realize they have it, but it’s a hidden health concern not talked about enough. Too much abdominal…
A new viral social media trend has everyone “fibermaxxing.” This basically means you’re aiming to “meet or exceed” the recommended daily fiber intake. Only 5 percent of people get enough fiber in their diets, according to experts, so eating more is a smart move. There’s no doubt about it: Fiber has become the supplement queen…
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is the first…
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even when both diets follow official healthy eating guidelines. Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…
People in the United Kingdom lost twice as much weight eating meals typically made at home than they did when eating store-bought ultraprocessed food considered healthy, the latest research has found. “This new study shows that even when an ultraprocessed diet meets nutritional guidelines, people will still lose more weight eating a minimally processed diet,”…
Christopher Kaufman, 60, lost 50 pounds in two years with some lifestyle changes.Christopher Kaufman/JodiJacobson/Getty Images Christopher Kaufman, 60, started gaining weight in his 40s. By his 50s, he was over 200 pounds, with a sedentary lifestyle and a diet of ultra-processed foods. Diet tweaks, movement breaks, and regularly weighing himself helped him lose 50 pounds….