Why it is hard for obese people to recover from a stroke or brain...
In a new study, researchers found that severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural...
Excess belly fat linked to higher risk of early death
In a new study, researchers found that central fatness (excess fat stored around the abdomen) is linked to a higher risk of early death...
This sleep loss treatment offers relief
Insomnia causing sleepless nights, daytime fatigue, and poor health outcomes is a cycle worth busting, experts say, with depression, anxiety, and stress a common...
How much weight loss do you need to live longer and have a healthy...
In a new study, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy and cardiovascular health.
In...
Sugar in your diet can cause excessive heart fat and belly fat
Excess sugar consumption is a worldwide problem. The six countries with the highest sales of sugary drinks per capita are Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Peru,...
Health problems related to obesity could increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that health conditions related to obesity, including inflammation and leaky gut, leave the lungs of obese patients more...
This healthy diet may counter the harmful effects of obesity
In a new study, researchers found a healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet could change the link between obesity and heart-disease-related death.
The research was conducted by...
Why people with obesity and diabetes more likely to have severe COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found that COVID-19 works with bacteria to increase disease severity in obesity and diabetes.
The combined effects of the...
This surgery could benefit people with high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found metabolic surgeries, such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery, are not only effective for treating Type 2...
Two common wholegrain foods may reduce liver inflammation and weight gain
In a recent study at the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, researchers found eating dietary fiber from oat and rye brans could support...