Weight loss surgery linked to this mental disease, study finds
Researchers have found a correlation between gastric bypass surgery and a heightened risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, as outlined in a new study...
Scientists find more effective way to treat obesity
Mayo Clinic researchers have piloted a study looking into the effectiveness of different weight loss strategies: a standard lifestyle intervention versus individualized therapy. The...
A good fat: Omega-3 may help fight against obesity
We've all heard that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and certain nuts and seeds, are good for our health.
But did you know they...
Scientists find secrets to long-term weight loss success
A new study is underway to investigate why some individuals successfully maintain long-term weight loss while others struggle to do so.
Led by researchers at...
How drinking and obesity are fuelling liver disease
New research suggests a troubling trend for American public health: deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled over the past 20 years, with...
Forget BMI, body fat is the real health indicator
Scientists from Tel Aviv University's School of Public Health have come up with a new way to tell if we're healthy or not.
It's not...
Is high BMI always a death sentence? Rutgers university study explores
Body Mass Index, often referred to as BMI, is a way we measure a person's weight. It's just a simple calculation based on your...
Weight-loss surgery: a ray of hope for sleep apnea patients
If you or a loved one suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) coupled with obesity, here's some encouraging news.
A recent study has shown that...
Overweight but not obese people do not have a higher risk of death
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that individuals classified as overweight, but not obese, do not face a higher risk...
The weight bounce-back battle: how new drugs help after weight loss surgery
Are you someone who had weight-loss surgery but then gained some pounds back?
Don't lose hope! A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern...