Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

One American study that followed adults across the winter holiday period of roughly six to eight weeks found an average gain ...

A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.

Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has found that improving diet and increasing physical activity together is ...

FOR many of us, one of the best things about the festive period is the delicious food and drink. But sometimes the tasty ...

US researchers have found a gut bacterium that may help people lose weight and enhance their metabolic health.

Many people find that maintaining a healthy weight becomes harder with age, even when diet and activity levels remain unchanged. This is not just about willpower but about how the body changes over ...

BRITS have been warned against taking up fat jabs for Christmas just to avoid binge-eating. Rising numbers are hoping to use ...

Turns out this myth is nuts. For decades it’s been widely believed that eating nuts causes weight gain. Tree nuts in particular have a high calorie and fat content, prompting skepticism as to whether ...

Fat substitutes used in low-calorie foods can contribute to weight gain and obesity, according to a report by the American Psychological Association. A study by researchers at Purdue University using ...

The road to any ideal body weight goes through your stomach and what you eat. When crash diets don't work, you need a ...