When we lose weight, our resting energy expenditure decreases by more than you would expect for the amount of weight lost.

Body mass index (BMI) alone may not be enough to measure someone's risk of cardiometabolic disease, according to researchers ...

Increased grip strength correlates with lower obesity-related disease risk, suggesting muscle power as a key factor in ...

A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly ...

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Can meal timing help athletes? Short trials of time-restricted eating suggest fat loss without hurting performance ...

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Where your body stores fat may matter as much as how much fat you carry when it comes to certain cancers. A new analysis finds that fat distribution across the body can change cancer risk, and the ...

Objective To investigate the anthropometric variables and body composition of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy based on the type of enteral diet received. Methods A case-series study ...

Background The prevalence of obesity has tripled over the past 35 years. Although caloric restriction reduces body fat, lean tissue is also lost. Resistance exercise may mitigate these effects. This ...

“Our study shows that modest, sustained changes in diet and lifestyle could prevent millions of cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide,” said coauthor Dr. Frank Hu, the Fredrick J. Stare Professor of ...

Two MRI scans, showing the person on left with more visceral fat (in red) and subcutaneous fat (in blue). Photo Credit: AMRA Medical How fat is distributed around the body influences cardiovascular ...