29-Sep-2025 8:30 AM EDT, by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight loss medications such as GLP-1s. The test estimates an individual's calories to satiation (CTS) — how much food it takes for a person to feel full — and links this biological trait to treatment success. The findings, published in Cell Metabolism, represent a promising step toward more personalized and effective treatments for people living with obesity.

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health challenges among young adults, particularly college students. Academic pressure, social transitions, and the demands of independence often converge at this stage of life, leading to emotional difficulties that affect both academic performance and overall well-being. While traditional treatments—medication and psychotherapy—remain central, researchers are increasingly exploring complementary strategies that could enhance outcomes. Nutrition has emerged as a promising field of study.

In the endless search for tools to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes, turmeric has moved from the spice rack to the spotlight of medical research. Known for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, its active compound, curcumin, has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Now, a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Nature’s Nutrition & Diabetes journal suggests that curcumin supplementation might also help reduce body fat in people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals that not all calories behave the same when it comes to weight loss. Researchers from London’s Centre for Obesity Research found that people who followed a diet based on minimally processed foods lost up to twice as much weight as those eating ultra-processed products, even when total calories were the same.

Aging does not have to mean giving up strength, mobility, or independence. More and more research confirms that the way we eat after the age of 50 can make the difference between an active, fulfilling later life or one filled with limitations. The body changes over the years: muscle mass decreases, bone density drops, and metabolism slows down. These factors increase the risk of falls, fractures, and chronic disease. The good news is that the right diet can counteract much of this process.

A recent study from Florida State University (FSU) is shedding light on a frustrating question that haunts many who have lost weight: Why, after weeks or even months of dieting, does an uncontrollable urge to overeat suddenly appear?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age — and its severity is markedly worsened by excess weight. Obesity and PCOS fuel each other in a vicious circle, complicating both diagnosis and management.

It’s not just about what you eat or how many calories you cut—when you eat could be the missing piece that determines whether your body burns fat efficiently or stores it. A new study published in Cell Metabolism shows that aligning your meals with your body’s natural clock could reboot your metabolism and restore your gut health.

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about approaches for losing weight and improving metabolic health—often praised for its flexibility and simplicity compared to traditional calorie counting. But a new meta-analysis published in The BMJ shows that when you stack it up against standard calorie-restricted diets, the results may not be as dramatically different as many think.

It’s a common frustration: couples start keto together, yet he sheds pounds at lightning speed while she feels stuck watching the scale barely move. Now, new research from Stanford’s Nutrition Research Institute sheds light on why men tend to lose more weight than women on the same ketogenic plan.