October 22, 2023 Mediterranean diet could help reduce belly fat and muscle loss caused by aging, study finds A new study tested how the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, helped to prevent aging-related fat gain and loss of muscle mass. Dietitian Ilana Muhlstein weighs in.
October 21, 2023 Your diabetes risk may double if you eat this food twice a week, say Harvard researchers Just two servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study found. Substituting plant-based proteins was linked to a reduced diabetes risk.
October 20, 2023 Skinny sumo wrestlers? Height and weight requirements are dropped by sport's governing body Potential sumo wrestlers will no longer have to reach minimum height and weight requirements as the sport struggles to recruit new wrestlers, according to The Japan Sumo Association.
October 19, 2023 Ultraprocessed foods with ‘feel-good chemicals’ could be as addictive as cigarettes and drugs, study suggests Ultraprocessed foods high in fats and carbs could have addictive properties, according to a new study from University of Michigan. Nutritionists weigh in on the findings.
October 10, 2023 FDA warns online vendors to stop selling unapproved weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide FDA issued warning letters to two online retailers, Semaspace and Gorilla Healing, instructing them to cease selling unapproved versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide
October 10, 2023 Drinking an extra cup of coffee per day could help with weight management, study finds Drinking an extra cup of unsweetened coffee each day was associated with a reduced risk of gaining weight over a four-year period, a study found. Nutritionists weighed in with thoughts.
October 9, 2023 Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds A new study found that climbing five flights of stairs per day could decrease the risk of atherosclerosis (ASCVD), the leading cause of death in the U.S. Experts offer input on the benefits.
October 8, 2023 Running could ease depression as much as medication, study finds: ‘Extend the treatment arsenal’ A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam showed that running and medications had around the same benefits for mental health — but running also boosted patients' physical health.
October 7, 2023 Ozempic, Wegovy may be linked to stomach paralysis and other digestive issues in large-scale study Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic could increase the risk of stomach paralysis as well as several other serious gastrointestinal conditions, according to a study published in JAMA.
October 6, 2023 The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests The amount of time you spend following a structured exercise routine, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. Experts weigh in.