Decline in BMI and waist circumference may signal early dementia decade before symptom
A new study suggests that people who develop dementia tend to have lower body weight and smaller waist sizes years before their diagnosis. The...
Weight loss surgery is safe and effective for reducing diabetes drugs
A recent Australian study has found that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a safe and effective way to help people...
How potatoes may affect your blood pressure and weight, according to science
Potatoes are often linked to health concerns like high blood pressure and obesity, but many studies have overlooked key factors such as how they...
How obesity increases the risk of heart disease in older people
As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being overweight or obese puts...
This weight-loss drug may improve heart health by reducing harmful fat
A study from UT Southwestern has found that liraglutide, a common weight-loss drug, may also benefit heart health by reducing two types of harmful...
Yo-Yo dieting increases kidney disease risk in type 1 diabetes
Losing and regaining weight repeatedly—a pattern known as yo-yo dieting or body-weight cycling—can significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new...
Popular diabetes and weight loss drug may increase risk of vision loss
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide, a drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, may have a higher risk of developing a rare...
Obesity drug prescriptions are rising strongly
A new study has found that prescriptions for obesity medications are increasing, and this trend matches the rise in online searches for these drugs....
Poor muscle health linked to early death in obesity
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy, has found that poor muscle health can significantly increase the risk...
Healthy weight loss for heart disease prevention
For individuals with heart disease, losing weight can be one of the best ways to improve heart health and lower the risk of complications....