New research in young women suggests repeated weight loss and regain may affect fat distribution and metabolism over time.
A new study suggests food trends, influencers and algorithms play a measurable role in shaping dietary preferences among young users.
A new study finds that teenage girls who closely manage their weight through constant dieting and exercise face higher risks of anxiety and depression in early adulthood.
A new analysis suggests food structure and nutrient composition may guide eating decisions in ways that reduce calorie intake without relying on restriction.
A major review examines competing theories of weight regulation and why bodies respond differently to weight loss and gain.
New human research shows that both modest and substantial weight loss can improve the biology of fat tissue, though through different pathways.
A large human study finds that a new measure called metabolic BMI can uncover hidden disease risk that standard BMI often misses.
Experts say appetite-suppressing medications can reduce calorie intake so sharply that diet quality and muscle health may suffer without guidance.
A new analysis shows weight and cardiometabolic improvements tend to reverse after medication ends, highlighting the biology of long-term weight regulation.
A long-term study from Indonesia links childhood exposure to food price shocks with later obesity risk, highlighting the role of diet quality, not just calories.
New research using real grocery and restaurant purchases shows how appetite-suppressing medications reshape food spending, cravings and everyday eating patterns.
A new Cochrane review finds that free or subsidized school meals modestly improve math scores, enrollment and growth for children in low- and middle-income countries.
A new clinical trial finds that eating more or less sweet-tasting foods doesn’t shift preferences or key health markers.
Researchers traced how a high soybean oil diet changed liver fat signaling in mice, raising questions about dose and metabolism rather than labeling any single oil “good” or “bad” for humans.
An 18-week feeding trial found that shifting to more simply prepared foods helped older adults eat less and improve insulin sensitivity without dieting.
A large UK study finds that people who improved both diet quality and physical activity over seven years gained less total and visceral fat than those who changed only one habit.
New research suggests that weight loss in midlife restores metabolic health but triggers a temporary spike in brain inflammation in key regions that regulate appetite and energy balance.
Young adults ages 18 to 21 ate more, even when they weren’t hungry, after two weeks on a highly ultraprocessed diet, suggesting late adolescence may be a sensitive window for eating behavior.
A new George Mason University study finds that college students eat more in social settings than when dining alone and often underestimate how much they’re eating.
A new study suggests that while ketogenic diets can prevent weight gain, they may also cause fatty liver disease and impair blood sugar control over time.
Researchers in Estonia found gene variants that influence hunger and body weight, offering new clues to why some people gain weight more easily and why one-size-fits-all diets rarely work.
Finnish researchers found that standing or light movement each day helps the body switch between burning fats and carbs for energy.
Oxford researchers say both ends of the weight spectrum put similar strain on children’s health services.
Restaurants cut an average of 2% of calories from menu items after labeling laws took effect, mostly by swapping out higher-calorie foods rather than reformulating recipes.
New report explores how precision nutrition could reshape obesity prevention and treatment.
