Obesity may cause an increased risk of kidney disease
In a new study from the University of Manchester, researchers found that obesity is likely to cause an increased risk of kidney disease.
The findings...
Chemicals in plastic may contribute to weight gain
In a new study, researchers found chemicals in plastic may make the bathroom scale a less pleasant place to visit.
Every day, we come into...
How to drink water to lose weight
Sufficient water intake helps in flushing out toxins from the body and gives a boost to the metabolism.
Studies of older adults have shown that...
Why can’t diabetics lose weight?
Having obesity makes you more likely to develop diabetes, the condition of having too much glucose (sugar) circulating in your bloodstream.
Also, weight gain in...
Food satiety and weight loss: What you need to know
Satiety is a term used to explain the feeling of fullness and loss of appetite that happens after eating.
A scale called the satiety index measures...
Stable BMI number linked to slower cognitive decline in older people
In a new study from Mount Sinai in New York City, researchers found stability in body mass index (BMI) over time is linked to...
What’s the death risk of weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery does not just treat the disease of obesity, but it treats other conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis,...
Lucky genes can help protect obese people from some diseases
In a new study from Brunel University London, researchers found why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments...
Worried about her health, she lost 163 pounds – and inspired her husband to...
A few weeks before Thanksgiving, Ken and Morgan House of Newington, Connecticut, spent a week at one of her favorite places – Disney World.
They...
Nearly 50% of Americans gained weight in pandemic’s first year, study finds
In a new study from New Mexico State University, researchers found nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year...