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...
Scientists find a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
In a new study, researchers found losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes.
The research was conducted by a team at the University of...
This weight loss diet may help reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that fungi in the gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through a ketogenic diet.
They found...
Intermittent fasting: Is it right for you?
Weight loss can be difficult, but could intermittent fasting help?
This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research...
Intensive weight loss may reduce obesity-related cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that an intensive lifestyle intervention aimed at weight loss lowered the risk of obesity-related cancers in people with...