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The scientific reason why yo-yo dieting is so common
"We’ve found a molecular basis for the yo-yo effect," said Ferdinand von Meyenn, professor of nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at ETH Zurich university in Switzerland.
New weight loss drug decreases appetite without nausea — and can even burn calories
A new, better Ozempic?
Your sweet tooth may be genetic — and your DNA could be pushing you to eat more, says new study
Large amounts of sugar can damage cells, causing chronic inflammation, which can lead to obesity, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease and cancer.
Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer's
"I'm using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years," Dr. Caroline Messer, an endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, told The Post.
Drugs like Ozempic may lower risk of early death by 74% following a stroke: study
Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the US last year, accounting for 162,600 deaths, according to preliminary data.
How giving kids too much sugar raises their risk for 2 chronic diseases
Sorry to dampen your spirits, trick-or-treaters.
World's fattest cat, 'Crumbs,' dies weeks after going to fat camp
The world's fattest cat, Crumbs, died weeks after going to a feline fat camp to shed some pounds — with vets saying the critter's extensive layers of flab kept cancerous...
Dear Abby: My obese wife can't keep up with my active lifestyle — should I divorce her?
Dear Abby gives advice to a man who is thinking about leaving his wife because she has gained weight and doen't want to take part in any physical activities with...
Americans consume nearly 80 pounds of sugar a year, survey reveals
The poll of 2,000 Americans found that the average person ingests 99 grams of sugar per day, which is more sugar than what’s in two twelve-ounce cans of soda. Over the...
Strokes are common — here's how to prevent most of them
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.
Behind the rising colorectal cancer rates in young people: Researchers identify new concerns
"Our findings highlight the need for more research to understand the development of colon cancer in adults under age 45," one study author said.
I'm a doctor — you shouldn't drink diet soda for these 4 alarming reasons
A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda.
This unexpected Ozempic side effect? Wreaking havoc on women's wardrobes: 'Should come with a warning'
A voguish — and often daunting — problem can plague people who have experienced recent and relatively rapid weight loss.
Here's who might benefit from intermittent fasting: study
"This particular study, though small, has shown us what we’ve known all along," Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Health's Huntington Hospital, told The Post.
I only ate sardines for 3 months — I was shocked by the results
"People think I'm absolutely nuts," admitted Jane Crummett, 62.
Weekend warriors or everyday exercisers? Here's how often you need to work out to lower disease risks
For the study, nearly 90,000 UK residents wore wrist accelerometers to track their physical activity and time spent at different exercise intensities over one week.
Ozempic can improve a common, chronic skin condition, new study claims
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a lesion-causing inflammatory disorder that affects at least 1 in 100 people and is strongly associated with obesity.
Obesity rates in US not growing for first time in a decade, but there might be a worse problem: CDC
The general rate of obesity among adults in the United States has stagnated, but the rate of severe obesity has increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These 4 ultra-processed foods can raise your diabetes risk more than others: study
Ultra-processed foods have long held a bad reputation for having lots of calories, sugar, fat and salt.
Which Ozempic-like drugs cause the most weight loss? The answer may surprise you
Injectable prescription drugs that reduce appetite — like Ozempic, Saxenda and Mounjaro — have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.