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11 Jun
Taking a GLP-1 Medicine? Here's What Experts Say You Should Eat

Taking a GLP-1 Medicine? Here's What Experts Say You Should Eat

Folks using a weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound still have nutritional req...

15 May
Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?

Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?

In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up.

"These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin disease that affects most teenagers and many adults at some poin...

15 May
One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing for Cash

One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing for Cash

A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report.

The incentive was winning the "Game of Stones" -- a stone is a British measurement of body weight equal to 14 pounds -- and pocketing the equivalent o...

19 Apr
Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS

Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS

The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows.

In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One d...

02 Apr
Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?

Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?

Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds.

While no one is saying the diet should replace standard medications, the researchers believe it could provide a...

31 Jan
New Clues to How Fasting Might Keep You Healthy

New Clues to How Fasting Might Keep You Healthy

Many swear that trendy fasting diets are keeping them slimmer and healthier.

They may now have some science to back that up.

British researchers at the University of Cambridge believe they've uncovered the processes that cause fasting to lower bodily inflammation.<...

29 Jan
Practice 'Self-Compassion' to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals

Practice 'Self-Compassion' to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals

It's not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals.

But being kind to yourself can make the difference when it comes to sticking to a diet, a new study reports.

Dieters who practice self...

04 Jan
FDA Looking Into New Risks With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

FDA Looking Into New Risks With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs.

In a

23 Nov
Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays

Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays

THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks.

But before diving into decadent eating, consider trying to make healthy ...

23 Nov
Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories

Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories

It's common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day by participating in a community event l...

30 Oct
Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes

Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes

Time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories, a new study suggests.

Researchers found that people who only ate between noon and 8 p.m. each day lost more weight than those who reduced their calories by ...

26 Oct
Even Small Dietary Changes Bring Big Benefit to the Planet

Even Small Dietary Changes Bring Big Benefit to the Planet

Fighting climate change could come down to choosing chicken for your burrito or using soy milk for coffee creamer, a new study suggests.

Making simple substitutions to an everyday diet can reduce the average American's food-based carbon footprint by more than 35%, accord...

24 Oct
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle

Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle

Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the prevention of heart disease and diabetes.

Now, new research from Spain shows this way ...

22 Aug
Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?

Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?

When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.

Now, initial results of a small, ongoing study suggests that weight loss through either intermittent fasting or a calorie-r...

12 Jul
Water Fasting: Is It Safe? Is It for You?

Water Fasting: Is It Safe? Is It for You?

Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus.

But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits fade fast, according to a

27 Jun
Fasting Diets vs. Cutting Calories: Which Works Best?

Fasting Diets vs. Cutting Calories: Which Works Best?

A trendy form of intermittent fasting does seem to help people lose some weight -- though it may be no better than old-fashioned calorie counting, a new clinical trial suggests.

Researchers found that the tactic -- called time-restricted eating -- helped people with obes...

10 Apr
Fasting Diet Could Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

Fasting Diet Could Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits -- from weight loss to longevity.

Now, new research suggests that it may beat low-calorie diets when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.

Folks who only...

03 Apr
Which Diets Really Raise Your Life Span? Two Come Out on Top

Which Diets Really Raise Your Life Span? Two Come Out on Top

People at risk of heart disease could extend their lives by going Mediterranean or low-fat, according to a new analysis of popular diets.

In the world of nutrition and disease, dietary fat is an often confusing subject. And in general, experts say, recent years have seen...

23 Jan
Want to Lose Weight? Here Are the Best Exercises to Shed Pounds

Want to Lose Weight? Here Are the Best Exercises to Shed Pounds

When it comes to picking the best exercise to lose weight, there is no one right answer.

That's because the right answer is variety, mixing and matching types of exercise to keep the body guessing and improving.

"The body adapts to the demands we put on it," said...

18 Jan
Do Fasting Diets Work? Study Finds Meal Size, Not Timing, Key to Weight Loss

Do Fasting Diets Work? Study Finds Meal Size, Not Timing, Key to Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, what seems to matter most is how often and how much you eat, rather than when you eat.

That's the conclusion of a new study that focused on the eating habits of about 550 adults.

For six months, all were asked to use a phone app to r...

16 Jan
What Is the Heart-Healthy DASH Diet?

What Is the Heart-Healthy DASH Diet?

A common eating plan with a catchy acronym -- the DASH diet -- is designed to help you lower your blood pressure, but exactly what can you eat while on it?

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet has been around for almost 25 years and it's still one of ...

12 Jan
How Much Weight Loss Per Month Is Safe?

How Much Weight Loss Per Month Is Safe?

So, after a month of holiday eating, your pants are too tight and you're desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how much can you lose in a month?

Experts say there is no speedy way to shed pounds.

How long does it take to lose weight? Accor...

09 Jan
Stick With These Foods to Help You Lose Weight

Stick With These Foods to Help You Lose Weight

When it comes to losing weight, certain foods have a reputation for being all-stars, providing for a body's nutritional needs while helping keep a person fuller for longer.

"You're looking at plant foods,"said Conni...

03 Jan
Resolved to Lose Weight in 2023? Experts Compare Popular Diets

Resolved to Lose Weight in 2023? Experts Compare Popular Diets

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions -- possibly to give yourself an excuse for some New Year's Eve overindulgence.

"I'm going to cram it all in tonight, so tomorrow I start afresh," jokes registered dietitian

05 Dec
Bribing Folks Can Help Them Meet Weight-Loss Goals, Study Finds

Bribing Folks Can Help Them Meet Weight-Loss Goals, Study Finds

Money may not buy happiness, but it might give low-income obese people an extra incentive to lose weight, a new study suggests.

The study, of people from urban neighborhoods, found that cash rewards encouraged participants to shed some extra pounds, versus a weight-...

31 Oct
You're Eating Healthier These Days, But Is It as Healthy As You Think?

You're Eating Healthier These Days, But Is It as Healthy As You Think?

People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren't the best judges of how w...

31 Oct
Do Fasting Diets Affect a Woman's Hormones?

Do Fasting Diets Affect a Woman's Hormones?

Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats.

But there was little research on how eating only during a few hours of the day and then only drinking water might affect female reproductive hormones.

06 Oct
Late-Night Meals Especially Bad for Weight Gain: Study

Late-Night Meals Especially Bad for Weight Gain: Study

Your fondness for midnight snacks has caused you to pack on the pounds over the years, and now researchers have a better understanding of why.

While late-night eating has long been linked with an increased risk for obesity, researchers weren't sure exactly how it caused ...

05 Oct
Firefighters Show Fasting Diets Can Work for Shift Workers

Firefighters Show Fasting Diets Can Work for Shift Workers

"Time-restricted" eating is a popular way to lose weight, and a new study suggests it can offer shift-workers a way to eat more healthfully.

Time-restricted eating is a form of

23 Sep
Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis

Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis

Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.

Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weig...

09 Sep
Are Big Breakfasts Really the Key to Weight Loss?

Are Big Breakfasts Really the Key to Weight Loss?

Dieters who believe that eating a big breakfast followed by a small dinner is the surest way to lose weight will likely be very disappointed by the findings of a new, small study.

What did the researchers discover? Eating the largest meal early in the day is unlikely to ...

22 Aug
Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss

Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss

"You can't run from the fork."

It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.

But is that true for everyone?

New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" peop...

26 Jul
Fasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Fasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found.

People with diabetes who restricted their eating to within a daily 10-hour window wound up with blood sugar levels in the normal range for about th...

12 Jul
Could Fasting Diets Lower COVID Severity?

Could Fasting Diets Lower COVID Severity?

A fasting diet might be the ticket to avoiding a COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study suggests.

Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah found that people who had practiced water-only intermittent fasting for decades were less likely to experience severe compli...

21 Apr
Intermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?

Intermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?

"Time-restricted" eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds no benefits in adding it to old-fashioned calorie-cutting.

Time-restricted eating is a form of

29 Mar
'Motivational' Talks Won't Help Dieters Lose Weight: Study

'Motivational' Talks Won't Help Dieters Lose Weight: Study

It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that "motivational" conversations with a health provider may make little difference.

The review looked at...

25 Mar
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

"Sugar-free" might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners

11 Feb
Study Hints That Cutting Daily Calories Could Extend Healthy Life Span

Study Hints That Cutting Daily Calories Could Extend Healthy Life Span

Just a slight reduction in your calorie intake could give you more and healthier years of life, researchers say.

They also pinpointed a protein that plays a key role in the beneficial effects of

01 Jan
New Year's Resolution? Here's How to Make it Stick

New Year's Resolution? Here's How to Make it Stick

It's clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people.

So now that it's the week when people make New Year's resolutions, go easy on yourself.

If you'd like to make a resolution, start small, the American Psychological Association (APA) s...

30 Dec
Weight Loss Your Resolution? Experts Look at Fasting, Keto and Whole 30

Weight Loss Your Resolution? Experts Look at Fasting, Keto and Whole 30

Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes.

Those weighing eating patterns and diet plans such as

29 Dec
Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart

Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart

Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests.

Many studies over the years have tied diets heavy in red and processed meats to a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke. That type of ev...

21 Dec
Big Review Confirms Power of Fasting Diets for Weight Loss

Big Review Confirms Power of Fasting Diets for Weight Loss

Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its potential health benefits, and now a new review shows this style of eating really does produce weight loss and may even improve certain markers of heart health.

20 Dec
Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds

Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds

Americans in the prime of their lives are worried about the pounds they packed on during the pandemic and plan to do something about it in the new year, a new Harris Poll/HealthDay survey finds.

Nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change up their diet ...

19 Nov
Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight

Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight

A new study is highlighting yet another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: It has likely made it even harder for kids with obesity to manage their weight.

The findings, researchers sai...

01 Oct
Diet Drinks May Thwart Efforts to Lose Weight

Diet Drinks May Thwart Efforts to Lose Weight

Trying to slim down? Diet drinks aren't likely to help, researchers warn.

And those containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may even increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, according to a

29 Sep
MIND Diet May Guard Against Alzheimer's

MIND Diet May Guard Against Alzheimer's

The MIND diet may help older people ward off Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Developed by the late Martha Clare Morris, who was a Rush University nutritional epidemiologist, and her colleagues, the MIND diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets.

...

27 Sep
Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease

In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything.

That's the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat.

Having your meals in a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours may help prevent and manag...

27 Sep
Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure

Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure

People with high blood pressure that doesn't respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and exercise program, a new study suggests.

DASH is short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -- a regimen rich in fru...

27 Aug
Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life

Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life

Heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take the right medications and improve their lifestyle, new research estimates.

Unfortunately, studies have found, heart attack survivors rarely get optimal control over their risk factors.