How your body clock linked to obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have found connections linking diabetes and obesity to circadian rhythm, often referred to as the body clock.
The research was...
Waist size, not BMI, may predict coronary artery disease better
In a new study, researchers found the location of the fat that matters most for heart health.
They found belly fat representing the greatest harm...
Excess body fat may increase your risk of depression
In a new study, researchers found carrying excess body fat could increase the risk of depression.
The found the more fat, the greater the probability...
Obesity linked to weakened response to food taste
In a new study, researchers found obesity is connected with a reduced response to taste.
The research was conducted by a team from Binghamton University,...
The key to preventing, treating obesity, type 2 diabetes
What if we could treat obesity or type 2 diabetes by changing the way our cells take out the trash?
Just as a household can't...
Why brown fat could protect against obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have discovered how brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, may help protect against obesity and diabetes.
The finding...
New hormone therapy could help obese people lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that a hormone treatment helped obese participants lose on average 4.4kg.
In addition, the treatment led to improvements to...
The impact of obesity on cancer risk is at least double than thought
In a new study, researchers found that the effect of being overweight and obese on the risk of cancer is at least twice as...
Scientists find why obesity could cause cancer
In a recent study, researchers have found why obesity causes cancer.
They found that by providing an over-abundance of energy to cells, obesity might super-charge...
Fast-food shops on your way to work may contribute to obesity
In a new study, researchers found fast-food stores available near residences and commute routes had a strong link with body mass index (BMI), the...