Metabolic health may affect cancer risk in obesity
In a study from Lund University, scientists found metabolic health may play an important role in cancers related to obesity.
In the study, for up...
A change in brain function may contribute to obesity
In a study from the University of Calgary, scientists found that diet-induced obesity is linked to a functional change in the brain.
For older people, playing golf may be even better than Nordic walking
In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in...
Planting more trees may reduce 33% of deaths caused by higher temperatures
One-third of premature deaths attributable to higher temperatures in European cities during the summer of 2015 could have been prevented by increasing urban tree cover to 30%.
Loss of muscle in COVID-19 may harm you in the long run
The more muscle mass is lost during hospitalization for COVID-19, the greater the likelihood of developing persistent symptoms of the disease.
‘Hyper-palatable’ foods make it hard to lose weight
In a study from the University of Kansas and elsewhere, scientists found clearer guidance about the food people can put on their plates to...
Obesity-related brain symptoms mimic Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from McGill University, scientists found a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.
This suggests that losing excess...
US neighborhood walkability influences physical activity, obesity risk
In a study from Boston University, scientists found that people who lived in walkable neighborhoods were more likely to be physically active and have...
This type of aerobic exercise reduces diabetes risk in obesity
In a study from Fudan University, scientists found a 12-month vigorous or moderate aerobic exercise program can offer long-term beneficial effects on diabetes prevention...
New drug can prevent obesity, liver disease caused by high-fat diet
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 4.5 million adults in the U.S. diagnosed with liver disease every...