Study of 500,000 confirms how obesity harms our health
Increased body mass index (BMI) - a measure of weight accounting for a person's height—has been shown to be a likely causal contributor to...
Obesity may increase your asthma risk
In a recent study, researchers from Rutgers University found that obesity changes how airway muscles function, which increases the risk of developing asthma.
The prevalence...
Unintended weight loss may be a big sign of these 4 cancers
In a recent Oxford study, researchers find unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for 4 types of cancer.
The team conducted the...
This fasting diet could reduce risks of major chronic diseases
In a recent study from USC, researchers find a low-calorie, “fasting-mimicking” diet could help risks of major diseases.
The diet could reduce blood pressure and...
Scientists discover weight loss ripple effect
If you have been trying to lose weight, chances are you are not only helping yourself but also others around you.
This is called “weight...
This gene could protect us from overweight and obesity
In a recent study, researchers have discovered a new function of the gene H19.
They found this gene has a unique protective effect against overweight.
It...
Obesity may increase your risk for peripheral artery disease
In a new study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University find obesity may increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease.
It is known that people...
This FDA-approved drug can create good fat for weight loss
In a recent study, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes discover an FDA-approved drug can create brown fat that helps lose weight.
The drug could help...
Weight training could help you lose more weight than cardio
In a recent study, researchers at Wake Forest University find that for older adults trying to slim down, weight training combined with a low-calorie...
Want to lose weight? Eat your meals early
In a recent study, researchers find that changing meal schedules can help people lose weight.
The research was conducted by the University of Alabama at...