Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease may spread from person to person
Non-communicable diseases including heart disease, cancer, and lung disease are now the most common causes of death, accounting for 70% of deaths worldwide.
These diseases...
This study shows an effective way to increase fat loss
A recent study from the Universities of Glasgow and elsewhere found that moderate-intensity exercise combined with a supplement that suppresses appetite could boost the...
New study shows an alternative to weight loss surgery
In a new study, researchers have taken a big step in understanding how the gut changes after gastric bypass surgery (also known as Roux-en-Y...
This popular weight loss diet can cause flu-like symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that a ketogenic diet can lead to several flu-like symptoms within the first few weeks on the diet.
These...
Can cannabis oil help you sleep?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil seems to be all over the place, used as treatment for anxiety, chronic pain, acne and even infused in some foods...
Breathing dirty air may make you gain weight, have diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting the risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal...
Weight-loss surgery may help lower colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that obesity increases the risk of colon cancer, but weight-loss surgery may bring the risk back to normal.
They...
Eating avocado daily may improve attention in people with obesity
In a new study, researchers found that a diet including daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in adults who are overweight...
Why obesity causes high blood pressure, and how to stop it
In a new study, researchers have discovered why obesity causes high blood pressure and identified potential ways of treating that form of high blood...
Obesity and tumors: What’s cancer eating for lunch?
Obesity is one of the leading factors contributing to cancer development worldwide. Previous research has suggested that what you eat affects your risk of...