A new preclinical study published in the journal Nature is demonstrating how fructose can alter cells in the small intestine, subsequently enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting weight gain. The ...

Taking a vitamin D supplement with foods rich in healthy fats, like fatty fish, avocado, and olive oil, may help your body ...

(Monday 14 October 2024, Vienna, Austria) Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, ...

Researchers from Tongji University and Nanjing Medical University have developed an innovative method to address obesity by focusing on fat absorption in the small intestine. This advanced ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed could offer a new way to lose weight and a potential alternative to popular GLP-1 drugs and bariatric surgery, according to ...

Weight-loss interventions, including gastric bypass surgery and drugs that prevent dietary fat absorption, can be invasive or have negative side effects. Now, researchers have developed edible ...

Fat might not be the enemy you've been warned about.

We need to consume fat to survive, but a new study has shown that the human body can process different types of fats in different ways. Over the years, studies have indicated that some types of fat ...

“Egg yolks are one of the few natural sources of vitamin D, and because vitamin D is fat-soluble, pairing eggs with healthy fats—like avocado or olive oil—helps your body use it more effectively,” ...

Avocados are one of the healthiest high-fat foods you can eat, but there are plenty of other nutrient-dense fats to include in meals and snacks.