A groundbreaking animal study has recently identified a novel enzyme that acts as a switch for fat synthesis. This discovery ...

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Scientists created safer weight loss chemicals that make cells burn more calories without dangerous side effects.

Drinking orange juice can help support health by reducing inflammation and hypertension, among other factors, a recent study suggests.

When Adele shared a photo of her dramatic weight loss in 2020, some fans worried that she’d taken drastic measures. But the British singer has been open about what she did — and what she didn't do —to ...

Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have observed a rare type of exoplanet, or planet outside our solar system ...

Obesity is one of the greatest burdens of global public health. One major factor that drives obesity is excessive fat accumulation. Despite decades of research, the biological processes that trigger ...

The average weight for a woman in the U.S. is about 171 pounds, but this number can change with age and height. Factors like age, height, and body composition affect what a healthy weight is for ...