Talk about extreme adventures meeting an unexpected end. Imagine signing up for a binge-eating challenge and ending up dead because it went too far. A shocking turn of events in Russia has sparked ...

At just 30 years old, Dmitry Nuyanzin, a fitness coach and social-media influencer from Orenburg, Russia, tragically lost his life while attempting what he envisioned as a bold fitness “experiment.” ...

Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that ...

Dmitry Nuyanzin died after attempting a 10,000-calorie-a-day binge-eating challenge meant to fuel a rapid weight-gain experiment. @dmitryfit/Instagram Local reports say he had recently complained of ...

A man who admits to developing "a bit of a gut and a love handles situation" asks for advice after getting into a "stand-off" with his girlfriend over his weight -- as he accuses her of just "missing" ...

A microbe called Turicibacter improves metabolic health and reduces weight gain in mice on a high-fat diet. The results could lead to new ways to control weight by adjusting gut bacteria.

A Russian fitness influencer died from suspected cardiac arrest during an extreme "gain weight then lose it" challenge. Dmitry Nuyanzin consumed 10,000 calories daily, aiming to gain 25kg for a weight ...