How a common sugar fructose contributes to obesity
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose, a type of sugar found in many foods,...
Why people have seasonal weight gain
Australians are known for their love of celebrations. Whether it's the weekend or Christmas, Australians enjoy the festive spirit often with a bit of...
Scientists find new key cause of obesity
Obesity is a big health problem all over the world. People are getting heavier, and this has been happening since 1975.
This isn't just a...
Scientists find new risk factor for obesity in women
While lifestyle and genetics play a role in obesity, they cannot fully account for the propensity to accumulate excess weight.
A new study from Charité—Universitätsmedizin...
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...