COVID-19 death in obese people isn’t caused by inflammation, study shows
Obesity is linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes.
But in a new study, researchers found that this is not due to increased inflammation, but instead may...
Just a few kilograms weight loss can reduce your diabetes risk by almost 50%
In a new study, researchers found that losing a few kilograms in weight could reduce people's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up...
Cancer risks from obesity different in men and women
In a new study, researchers found that cancer risks from obesity are different in men and women.
They found that a higher BMI (body mass...
These wholegrain foods may help prevent liver inflammation and weight gain
In a recent study at the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, researchers found the consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans...
Harvard study shows how obesity can boost cancer growth
Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival.
Over the years,...
More years of obesity means higher risk of disease, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that a greater obesity duration is linked to worse values for all heart-metabolic disease factors.
The research was conducted...
This surgery could help reduce severity of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for COVID-19, a past history of bariatric surgery...
Overweight and obese younger adults have higher risk of severe COVID-19
In a new study, researchers warn that being younger (aged 50 and under) doesn’t protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight.
They...
This weight loss surgery could lead to long-term diabetes recovery
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of adults with type 2 diabetes had long-term remission following gastric bypass surgery.
The research...
This diet could protect against harmful effects of obesity
Higher body mass (BMI) accounted for 4.0 million deaths globally in 2015 and more than two-thirds of those deaths were due to cardiovascular disease...