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For the first time in 30 years, new terms have been officially added to the International System of Units. The four new prefixes – ronna, quetta, ronto and quecto – describe very large and very small numbers that until now didn’t have their own names

Scientists have offered new insights into what the most efficient workouts might look like, with a new study demonstrating that a focus on lowering weights rather than lifting them may be a more effective way to increase muscle mass.

Following successful trials in adults and subsequent FDA approval last year, an emerging obesity drug has now shown promise in overweight adolescents, inducing similar weight loss effects in this younger cohort.

A new study has shed light on the links between muscle-strengthening activities and risk of death, and found that as little as 30-60 minutes of this activity per week could have a significant impact on our longevity.

By taking a proven migraine drug and experimenting on its potential to temper food intake, scientists have demonstrated how it can be used to regulate appetite and drive down body weight in obese mice.

An international team of researchers experimenting with the function of the endocannabinoid system have shown how it can be manipulated to combat obesity with the help of a synthetic peptide.

In the quest to tackle obesity, a new study has brought a new molecule into the mix. The authors were able to demonstrate how the molecule can be targeted with treatments to prevent weight gain in mice on high-fat diets.

Scientists probing the functions of neurons known to play a central role in hunger sensation have discovered a novel signaling pathway by which they influence tendencies to binge eat, raising the prospect of using drugs to temper food cravings.

Preliminary research results have offered some compelling new answers around how exercise can affect sleep, demonstrating how favoring resistance-style workouts like weightlifting can bring about the most significant improvements.

If someone is serious about weightlifting, they'll typically buy a set of dumbbells, a barbell, and weight plates for the barbell. The new Dualbell system, however, allows existing dumbbells to take the place of the plates, saving space and money.

When you're working out with dumbbells, stopping to add or remove weights can disrupt the whole flow of things. In order to keep those stops as short as possible, NordicTrack has introduced its voice-controlled iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells.

A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through which bad fats are converted into healthier forms, opening up a new possibilities around weight loss and the improvement of metabolic health.