When trying to lose weight, many people focus on a basic “calories in versus calories out” model. Yes, nutrition and energy expenditure are certainly important considerations when pursuing weight loss ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi in the gut—are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the ...

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 ...

Low Testosterone May Worsen Fructose-Related Fatty Liver Risk In A Nutshell A mouse study found that low testosterone and high fructose intake together cause significantly more liver fat buildup than ...

The vast community of microbes in the human gastrointestinal tract–the gut microbiome, has many close links to human health and well-being. The gut microbiome can vary significantly from one person to ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial condition that affects both men and women. However, recent research has demonstrated that there are considerable disparities between the drivers of obesity in ...