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...
This diet could lead to weight loss, benefit heart health
In a new study, researchers found that a plant-based diet boosts after-meal burn, leads to weight loss, and improves cardiometabolic health in overweight people.
Over...
How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart
In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...