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...
Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
Published in...
Living healthy helps, but not enough for obesity-related diseases
Staying healthy is always a good idea, but for adults with obesity, it may not be enough to prevent obesity-related diseases.
This conclusion comes from...
Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve – and maintain
Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and...
Successful weight loss can happen even if you don’t log every meal
Many people struggle to log everything they eat and drink, a process that is often necessary for successful weight loss.
However, a new study found...
Side effects of weight loss surgery you need to know
There was a study done in 2022. This study looked at a type of surgery called bariatric surgery. This surgery changes your digestive system.
People...
How being overweight affects our joints: a simplified look
Do you know how people say that being overweight can lead to health problems?
Well, new research shows that being overweight can make a condition...