Strong early weight loss can lead to longer-term success
In a new study, researchers found that a stronger start in the first three weeks of a diet is linked to greater weight loss...
Fatter legs linked to lower risk of high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found adults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their...
These popular fad diets may boost heart health and weight loss in short-term
In a new study, researchers found trendy ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets do seem to help people lose weight in the short-term and may...
Clear evidence shows more serious COVID-19 disease in people with obesity
In a new study, researchers found a clear link between obesity and the severity of COVID-19 disease.
They reported French data from the earlier part...
Scientists find the cause of higher COVID-19 death rate in obese people
In a new study, researchers found that there are overlaps between the immunological disturbances in both COVID-19 disease and patients with obesity.
This finding could...
This hormone therapy could effectively treat obesity in men
In a new study, researchers found that in obese men suffering from hypogonadism (low testosterone), treatment with testosterone injections lowers their weight and improves...
Even light alcohol drinking may raise risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
In a new study, researchers found drinking more than half a standard alcoholic drink a day (equivalent to 7g of pure alcohol) is linked...
Obesity may change immune response to COVID-19, making it more deadly
In a new study, researchers found obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response to COVID-19 infection that makes it difficult to fight off the virus.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Men with larger waists more likely to die of this cancer
In a new study, researchers found a link between the concentration of body fat around the belly and waist and the risk of death...
Obesity—the deadly disease that nobody dies of
In a new study, researchers found that obesity and the illnesses it causes rarely appear as an official cause of death on the UK...