Weight loss

Weight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue.

Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Benefits and Limitations for Type 2 Diabetes

Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Benefits and Limitations for Type 2 Diabetes

For people with type 2 diabetes, following a long-term low-carbohydrate diet can help improve some blood fat levels, but it does not seem to affect blood sugar control. This information comes from a recent study that was shared online on July 24 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.

A group of researchers from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan, led by Takahiro Ichikawa, looked into how long-term low-carb diets impact blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients. They reviewed six studies that fit their criteria.

Esophageal Cancer Deaths: Racial Gap Narrows Over Two Decades

Esophageal Cancer Deaths: Racial Gap Narrows Over Two Decades

From 1999 to 2020, esophageal cancer deaths among Black adults showed a significant decrease while remaining stable among White adults. This trend narrowed the racial mortality gap, as revealed by a recent study published on July 24 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin and Colon Cancer: New Insights

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin and Colon Cancer: New Insights

It has been known that taking a small dose of aspirin every day helps prevent colon cancer. But recent research shows that people who benefit the most are those with a higher risk of getting the disease due to their lifestyle.

Keto Diet: Unraveling the Weight Loss Mystery

Keto Diet: Unraveling the Weight Loss Mystery

The ketogenic diet, often simply called the keto diet, has become a hot topic in health and wellness circles. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet has been linked to impressive weight loss and could offer significant benefits for various health conditions. But what exactly is the keto diet plan? Why is it linked to weight loss?

Brown Fat: The Good Fat in Obesity Treatment

Brown Fat: The Good Fat in Obesity Treatment

Obesity, a global health crisis affecting millions, has long been a challenging condition to treat. However, recent advancements in gene therapy offer a glimmer of hope. Gene therapy, a revolutionary technique that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases, is now being explored as a potential solution for obesity.