Researchers at University College Cork in Ireland have discovered the metabolic processes that allow exercise to offset the ...

Editor's NoteThe path to treating obesity, once a major challenge in the medical field, is opening up thanks to the advent of GLP-1 (glucagon-like ...

This can be a problem for many reasons, because skeletal muscle is far more than the tissue that helps us move. It plays a ...

When we lose weight, we don't just lose body fat - we lose muscle, too.Author Jose L Areta Associate Professor in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition ...

Your body maintains a biological “set point” for weight, beyond calories, through powerful hormonal and neural feedback loops that make it resist weight loss.

How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down when anxiety drives them to keep moving? A new study pinpoints a leptin-sensitive circuit in the ...

Chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula explains how short bursts of exercise can boost heart health and endurance. 'Keep your mouth shut.' Tempers flare in the Capitol with no ...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body fails to produce insulin, a crucial hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. Without insulin, the sugar in the body builds up in the bloodstream ...

When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed ...

For Black Americans, developing an effective exercise routine represents far more than just general fitness goals. It serves as a crucial strategy for addressing historical health disparities and ...

Most obese patients grow resistant to satiety signals from the hormone leptin. A new study shows that leptin sensitivity can be restored in mice, leading to weight loss. Worldwide obesity rates have ...

Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of ...