Waistline may be the new ‘vital sign’ along with BMI to check your health
In a new statement, researchers suggest that healthcare professionals should routinely measure waist circumference, alongside body mass index (BMI) to properly assess and manage...
Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of heart failure, high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that compared with routine care, weight loss surgery was linked to a reduced risk of high blood pressure,...
Exercising and dieting may not help you lose weight
A recent study from Tulane University and elsewhere found that more Americans are trying to lose weight by eating less, exercising, drinking water and...
Weight loss surgery may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
In a new review study, researchers found that weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer by one-third.
The research was conducted...
Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even in non-obese people
In a new study, researchers found that lower body mass index (BMI) is consistently linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk, among people with...
These 3 diets may help lose weight, lower blood pressure and blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that there were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting...
Traditional Chinese herb may help treat obesity
Overweight and obesity have become a severe public health problem around the world.
Current anti-obesity strategies are mainly aimed at restricting calorie intake and absorption.
In...
Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...
Weekend ‘eating jet lag’ may increase obesity risk
In a new study, researchers found that irregularity in eating schedules during the weekend, which they call "eating jet lag," could be related to...
Surgical and non-surgical options for weight loss: Which is the best?
Losing weight may not be easy, but there are many options available to help with the journey.
People often start the weight loss process by...