Weight loss surgery may cut cancer risk by half
In a new study, researchers found obese people who had bariatric or weight-loss surgery and lost more than 20% of their total weight were...
Scientists discover a big cause of today’s obesity epidemic
In a new study, researchers found that the current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes...
Adding this food to daily diet may help prevent weight gain, obesity
On average, US adults pile on 1lb or nearly half a kilo every year.
Gaining 2.5-10 kilos in weight is linked to a much greater...
Weight loss counseling may help people control diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that for people with difficult-to-control diabetes, adding intensive weight management counseling to group medical visits provided extra health...
Big waistline linked to higher risk of obesity-related dementia
In a new study, researchers found waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in...
To lose weight successfully, eat big lunch and small dinner
In a new study, researchers found when you eat rather than what you eat could have a bigger impact on your weight loss.
The new...
This common fruit may help manage obesity, prevent diabetes
In a new study, researchers found avocados may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes.
They found how a compound...
To successfully prevent weight gain, try these 6 exercises
Worldwide, obesity is a challenging condition to control because it results from interactions between a person’s genetics and lifestyle.
Doctors often recommend exercise, but it...
Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs.
But obesity is also a...
Soft drinks are the crucial link between obesity and tooth wear
In a new study, researchers found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among...