Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E, and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to exploratory new research. While human trials are still needed, scientists in China found that rats fed a high-fat diet lost about 17% of their body … Read more
Carbs have long been seen as an enemy of weight loss — but the right ones can actually help shed fat, build muscle and even keep blood sugar steady, according to a dietitian. “If you’re trying to lose body fat and gain muscle at the same time, one of my all-time favorite hacks is to choose carbs … Read more
Sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable – but it doesn’t have to be a diet disaster. Though fast food has long been associated with gaining weight, a nutritionist told Fox News Digital that you can eat select McDonald’s meals without packing on lots of pounds. The key is moderation and focusing on protein – and these “diet-friendly” options shouldn’t be … Read more
She “Made You Look.” Meghan Trainor showed off her jaw-dropping weight-loss transformation at “The Paper” red carpet premiere in Los Angeles Wednesday. The singer, 31, rocked a low-cut black top with a pair of white shorts and a bedazzled black belt. Meghan Trainor at “The Paper” premiere in Los Angeles on Aug. 27. Variety via … Read more
Needle-less to say, it’s effective! Eli Lilly’s experimental GLP-1 pill caused participants in a late-stage trial to shed an average of 10.5% of their body weight — nearly 23 pounds — over 16 months, according to data released Tuesday. The daily medication, known as orforglipron, has also been shown to reduce hemoglobin A1C —average blood … Read more
Christopher Schwarzenegger has come incredibly far in his weight loss journey. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s 27-year-old son showed off his dramatic weight loss transformation in new photos shared by his sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger. In one snapshot from Katherine’s Aug. 22 Instagram post, Christopher looked slimmed-down in a white short-sleeved button-up shirt and pink shorts … Read more
A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and grew up being “skinny shamed” by people who would question how she could eat so much and stay slender – … Read more
Forget the Mediterranean — the land of snow and salmon is serving up a fresh way to eat that gives your heart a healthy boost. A growing body of research suggests the Nordic diet can help trim your waist, tame your cholesterol levels and keep your blood pressure in check. That could be a game-changer … Read more
Lifestyle choices impact your weight, but your genes can tip the scales, too. New research suggests that people with a higher risk for obesity may be sabotaging their efforts to slim down by making a simple mealtime mistake. The good news? Scientists found an easy switch that can help fight back against what’s written in … Read more
Looking to double down on weight loss? A new study suggests that eliminating one food group can significantly enhance weight loss and lower cancer risk. Participants lost twice as much weight when they adhered to a diet of minimally processed foods (MPFs) compared to one that included ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs — billed as ready … Read more
A chip addict who ballooned to 280 pounds scoffing down four bags a day managed to lose half her body weight naturally — without using any jabs. Lisa Bernett, 44, tipped the scales at a whopping 285 pounds at her heaviest and found herself struggling to even get up the stairs. She would gorge on … Read more
A new study has found that the average woman tries to lose weight seven times over their lifespan — but fails six times. The recent double-blinded poll, of 2,000 U.S. women between the ages of 30 and 65, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Boston Scientific, found that 78% have tried to lose weight … Read more
Pablo Sandoval hasn’t been in MLB since 2021, but that didn’t stop his long-standing issues with weight from becoming a topic on the Mets broadcast. Mets great Keith Hernandez and play-by-play man Gary Cohen began talking about Sandoval after a trivia question about San Francisco’s World Series MVPs in the 2010s. “He always had the … Read more
Turns out that GLP-1 drugs aren’t just slimming waistlines — they’re shrinking tumors, too. A new study reports that mice shed about 20% of their body weight and saw their breast cancer tumors decrease after getting injected with tirzepatide, which is sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity. “Obesity is a significant risk … Read more
Fake meat, real results. Ultra-processed foods tend to get a bad rap, as they have been linked to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. A recent study even suggested that UPFs have a disturbing amount of microplastics, which may be harmful to respiratory, reproductive and mental health. Looks like … Read more
Talk about a “gut feeling.” New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells in the colon that act like taste buds for the gut. Neuropods “sample” nutrients like sugars and bacterial byproducts and quickly send signals to the brain, guiding food choices and even influencing when it’s time to stop … Read more
Talk about a scale fail. New research suggests that a common dieting mistake may trigger lasting changes in the body that make eating right more difficult. Worse still, the effects appear to linger long after the bad habit is corrected, quietly sabotaging your ability to maintain a healthy weight. Crash diets often trap Americans in … Read more
Big gland energy! Testosterone fuels male sex drive and erectile function and influences everything from bone density and muscle mass to fat distribution, red blood cell production, mood and energy levels. Unfortunately, testosterone levels naturally decline with age. Older men may feel more tired and grouchy and less interested in sex. Not to mention the … Read more
John Goodman is feeling good. The “Roseanne” alum, 73, attended the “Smurfs” premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday after he dropped 200 pounds on his weight loss journey. Goodman proudly showed off his slimmed-down transformation on the red carpet, posing for photos in a navy blue suit with a dark grey patterned tie and brown … Read more
With this pricetag, it feta be better than all the rest. A smelly slab of green cheese sold for $42,232, earning the Guinness World Record for most expensive cheese sold at auction. The pricey 5-pound chunk of Cabrales, a Spanish blue cheese, was aged in a cave for 10 months by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory. A … Read more