Night owls at higher risk for diabetes, new study shows
Are you someone who likes to stay up late and wake up late? If yes, a new study says you might want to reconsider...
Food choices at an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet linked to weight gain risk
A recent study published in the journal Appetite by researchers at the University of Kansas has highlighted the relationship between the consumption of hyperpalatable...
What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight
Based on cues she'd picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, PhD, had always assumed that being...
Heart disease deaths triple due to obesity: what you need to know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and new research shows that the situation is getting worse, especially for...
Doctors can get wrong about the risk of being overweight, study finds
A new study led by Dr. Maya Mathur of Stanford Medicine highlights the disparity between physicians' beliefs and empirical evidence concerning the mortality risks...
Metabolic surgery can be a lifesaver for people with heart disease
You've probably heard of weight-loss surgery, also known as metabolic or bariatric surgery. It's a big step, mainly considered by people who have tried...
Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?
With three-quarters of Americans obese or overweight, interest in weight-loss treatments is at an all-time high.
Three injectable medications have dominated the spotlight of late:...
Weight loss is the key for managing type 2 diabetes, study finds
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the focus should be on overall...
Exercise stress test reveals more than just heart health, study finds
The treadmill exercise test with an electrocardiogram (ECG), commonly known as an exercise stress test, is a standard way to check for heart problems.
But...
Scientists find new connection between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study, published in Neurology, has highlighted a link between sleep apnea and brain volume in areas related to Alzheimer's disease.
This adds to...