This number may predict coronary artery disease effectively
Because coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, there is tremendous attention given to its risk factors.
Estrogen protects women’s cardiovascular...
Weight loss surgery greatly benefits people with obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that weight loss surgery could bring long-term health benefits in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The research...
Scientists find an effective way to boost fat loss
In a new study, researchers found that moderate-intensity exercise combined with a supplement that suppresses appetite could boost the rate at which fat is...
Processed foods strongly linked to obesity epidemic in the U.S.
In a new study, researchers found that as food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent.
They concluded...
The best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach us
It’s a new year and many people are in the mood for making a fresh start. And that often means giving something up (cigarettes,...
This hormone therapy may help obese people lose weight effectively
Obesity is a common problem in the UK and it is estimated that one in four adults is obese.
One of the most common types...
Living near green space may help lower risk of obesity
In a new study, researchers found that living less than 300 meters from green space may help lower the risk of excess weight or...
Children who drink whole milk may have lower risk of obesity
In a new study, researchers found that children who drank whole milk had 40% lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children...
Time-restricted eating is growing in popularity, but is it healthy?
Tipping the scales at 233 pounds, Charles Joy realized he needed to make some changes.
The 28-year-old Louisville, Kentucky, native already had tried many diet...
This weight loss diet may help treat dangerous kidney disease
Hereditary and relatively common, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has long been thought to be progressive and irreversible, condemning its sufferers to a long, slow...