Weight gain single-handedly prevented by a gut microbe By Michael Franco December 18, 2025 This composite image shows the rod-shaped Turicibacter bacterium in the foreground, with a cross-section of ...

You're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit differently. A bit of ...

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You can't blame festive weight gain on eating scores of mince pies, fistfuls of Celebrations and double helpings of roast potatoes, a leading doctor has claimed. Previous studies have estimated that ...

Health experts are now looking beyond the scale, placing greater importance on waist size for women's health assessments. A waist measurement of over 35 inches can serve as a warning sign for ...

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Of all the baseless fitness myths to have been peddled through ages of infomercials and influencers alike, the notion that you can “blast belly fat” is among the most audacious. Targeted fat loss, or ...

As we hit our 40s, losing belly fat becomes more challenging due to hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and lifestyle factors. While strict diets may seem like the only solution, they often lead to ...