Enjoyment and support may matter more than willpower for sticking with exercise

Research suggests people are more likely to keep exercising when they enjoy…

French fries linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk but other potatoes were not

A large study found that three servings of French fries per week…

Ultra-processed foods may affect focus even in people with healthy diets

A study of more than 2,100 adults found that higher ultra-processed food…

Fasting diet may reduce gum disease inflammation

A small clinical study found that a short-term low-calorie fasting-style diet reduced…

Retatrutide improves blood sugar and weight loss in type 2 diabetes trial

A phase 3 trial found that retatrutide significantly reduced HbA1c and body…

First GLP-1 pill for weight loss approved in the UK

The MHRA has approved the UK’s first GLP-1 tablet for weight loss…

Fructose may send a weaker fullness signal to the brain than glucose

Researchers found that fructose and glucose affect hunger-related brain cells through different…

Gut microbes may affect how many calories you absorb from food

A new model suggests calorie labels do not tell the full story…

Eight heart-healthy habits linked to lower diabetes risk after menopause

A large study found that postmenopausal women with better cardiovascular health scores…

Metformin: wider effects may involve a newly identified energy target

Researchers have identified ATP5I as a direct target of metformin, the widely…