Weight loss surgery is a better solution than quick-fix weight loss pills
Nowadays, you can find many promises on social media about quick ways to lose weight. One of the latest trends in diabetes medicine being...
Body contouring helps you lose weight better after weight loss surgery
When people lose a lot of weight, especially after weight loss surgery like bariatric surgery, they often end up with extra skin hanging around...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
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...