Weight loss in midlife may strongly reduce early death risk
In a new study, researchers found that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of...
Obesity may increase risk of dying from COVID-19, especially in men
In a new study, researchers found a striking association between BMI and risk for death among patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19.
Their finding also...
COVID-19 lockdowns may escalate the obesity epidemic
In a new study, researchers found emotional stress, economic anxiety, physical inactivity, and social distance—locking down society to combat COVID-19 creates psychosocial insecurity that...
Sugar can cause obesity even without sweet taste
In a new study, researchers found sugar causes obesity even in the absence of its sweet taste.
The finding also uncovered an increased risk of...
This supplement can help healthy obese people lose weight
In a new study, researchers found a compound given as a dietary supplement to overweight but otherwise healthy people in a clinical trial caused...
This study shows a new method to treat obesity
Obesity affects more than 650 million people worldwide and drives a number of dangerous health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and more...
This common eating habit may lead to high blood sugar, weight gain
Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which makes health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely.
Some studies...
This health problem can drive premature heart disease, death
In a new study, researchers found more Australians and Americans are dying from heart disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people.
They found...
This method may activate brown fat in body, help treat obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have discovered how to activate brown fat in humans, which may lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes...
Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk
In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow.
They...