Ganoderma lucidum slowed weight gain by altering bacteria in mice….

The amount of sugary drinks consumed can have an impact on type 2 diabetes risk…

Overweight and obese patients taking liraglutide (Saxenda) lost more weight than those on placebo… According to a study of 3,731 patients, those on liraglutide lost an average of 8.4±7.3 kg of body weight, and those in the placebo group lost an average of 2.8±6.5 kg (P

Only about one in eight people with prediabetes knows they have a problem, a U.S. study found. Lacking awareness, people with the elevated blood sugar levels were also less likely to make lifestyle changes such as getting more exercise or eating less sugary food that might prevent them from becoming …

Giving children common antibiotics may cause obesity by altering bacteria in their gut, according to new research. A study mimicking use of the drugs in babies found mouse pups put on weight and developed bigger bones. The make-up of trillions of bugs in their intestinal tract, known as the microbiome …

A new worldwide study has said that 133,000 deaths from diabetes, 45,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease and 6,450 deaths from cancer were caused by fizzy drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks and sweetened ice teas in 2010. The study did not include pure fruit juices and all drinks had at least …

ProtoGeo Free iOS/Android   Moves is a fairly straightforward app designed to track both the amount of movement and the places traveled to. Unlike many exercise apps, it is designed to be active all day so a more accurate picture of total daily movement can be achieved. Battery use has …