(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, ...

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 ...

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 new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently. Fatty fish that are high in omega-3s are a ...

"Edible microbeads" that could be added to bubble teas and desserts could be on the horizon to help people with weight loss—much less invasively than current treatments. Researchers have developed ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2025 — Weight-loss interventions, including gastric bypass surgery and drugs that prevent dietary fat absorption, can be invasive or have negative side effects. Now, researchers ...