In a randomized long-term lifestyle change trial, an Internet-based health behavior change support system (HBCSS) was effective in improving weight
Web-based support system may help people lose weight and keep it off
Mothers who follow five healthy habits may reduce risk of obesity in children
Children and adolescents whose mothers follow five healthy habits — eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body
Valuing gluten-free foods relates to health behaviors in young adults
In a new study featured in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers found that among young
‘Surgery in a pill’ a potential treatment for diabetes
Over the last decade, bariatric surgeons have made strides in performing weight loss surgery that not only reverses obesity but
Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation
An international research team in which the DZD is participating has identified a novel adipokine that favors the development of
For older adults, a better diet may prevent brain shrinkage
People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study
Very obese women should lose weight during pregnancy for a healthy baby: Current recommendations should be changed for underweight and very obese women
Very obese women should actually lose weight during pregnancy in order to have a healthy baby, contrary to current recommendations,
Hormone from fat boosts metabolism in both exercise and cold: Better understanding of signals to burn energy may eventually lead to treatments for obesity.
Sad but true, we don’t all respond equally to exercise. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new kind
Bias keeps women with higher body weights away from the doctor
A study out of Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health linked past experiences with bias and discrimination and avoidance
People waste nearly a pound of food daily: Study finds a surprising link between food waste and diet quality
Americans waste nearly a pound of food per person each day, but the exact amount of food we trash differs