Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight, new study suggests

Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight, new study suggests

Research shows benefits of following healthy diets, even for those resistant to shedding pounds

One-third of study participants did not lose weight, but still saw health benefits. (iStock)

Older individuals and women were most resistant to weight loss, the study noted. (iStock)

"With proper counseling, education and structure in a comprehensive weight-loss program, all patients can achieve meaningful results," a doctor said. (iStock)

"Even if there is minimal or no weight loss, the study shows that there are still improvements in health parameters just from participating in a weight-loss program." (iStock)