New Discovery Could Help Break Weight Loss Plateaus

New Discovery Could Help Break Weight Loss Plateaus

Many people who try to lose weight by cutting calories are familiar with the frustrating plateau where the body stops shedding pounds. When calorie intake decreases, the body responds by slowing down

The Science Behind the Yo-Yo Effect: How Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity

The Science Behind the Yo-Yo Effect: How Fat Cells “Remember” Obesity

Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered a key mechanism behind the frustrating yo-yo effect in weight loss: fat cells retain an “epigenetic memory” of obesity, making it easier to regain lost weight.