New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health
Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Hastings’ Holly butchery launches New Zealand’s first ‘liquid bacon’ – Mark Story
This boutique meatery has “reimagined” traditional lard and come up with a way to enjoy bacon’s fatty goodness…
Do artificial sweeteners increase appetite or food intake?
Do artificial sweeteners really disrupt appetite and drive overeating, or could they help curb sweet cravings without increasing…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.…
Long COVID taste loss tied to reduced expression of key taste genes
Even after the virus disappears, some people continue to experience altered taste. New research suggests that subtle molecular…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…
Adventure meets appetite at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Air New Zealand backs the festival’s flavour and fun through its regional events programme. There are food festivals,…
Ultraprocessed foods are engineered like cigarettes
If cigarettes were engineered for addiction, are some ultraprocessed foods following the same blueprint? A new analysis reveals…
Greater food variety at buffets may lead to overeating
At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food.…
Tirzepatide activates brown fat, boosting metabolism beyond appetite control
Tirzepatide is one of the drugs that has revolutionized the treatment of obesity and other conditions such as…