For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely have the weight they desire. But it is much more ...
May 25, 2026
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The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight. In practice though, this isn't usually so easy or simple.
Oct 20, 2025
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Weight loss continues to dominate public discourse—often framed as a matter of personal responsibility. But after nearly 15 years working in and around health and nutrition research, I've seen how weight is treated differently ...
Aug 6, 2025
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Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center conducted a first-of-its-kind study to provide insights into the mechanisms of action of tirzepatide—a drug known as Zepbound—on weight loss with respect to energy ...
Apr 24, 2025
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New multidisciplinary research led by Prof. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. This study is the first to show that cold ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Individuals who were conceived in colder seasons are more likely to show higher brown adipose tissue activity, increased energy expenditure and a lower body mass index (BMI), and lower fat accumulation around internal organs, ...
Apr 7, 2025
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It's a well-known fact that to lose weight, you either need to eat less or move more. But how many calories do you really need to cut out of your diet each day to lose weight? It may be less than you think.
Jan 6, 2025
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Lycium barbarum is a traditional and valuable medicinal herb in China. It has the effects of "strengthening muscles and bones with prolonged use, promoting longevity, and resisting cold and heat," according to "Ben Cao Gang ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Special fat cells known as brown adipocytes help maintain body temperature by converting calorie-rich nutrients into heat. This protects us from gaining excess weight and from metabolic disorders.
Sep 16, 2024
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A research team led by Prof. Li Yu from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Prof. Xu Yong from the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical ...
Apr 9, 2024
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