How fruit sugar causes obesity
Obesity is a global health crisis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It's a complex condition with many contributing factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
Among...
These fruits may hold key to beating obesity, diabetes, heart disease
Researchers at Western University have made an intriguing discovery about a compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines. This compound, known as nobiletin, might...
The heart-healthy benefits of a weight-loss drug
In a recent breakthrough by UT Southwestern researchers, a commonly used weight-loss medication, liraglutide, has been shown to have significant benefits for heart health,...
Why BMI can be inaccurate and misleading about your health
For years, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool for assessing a person's health based on their weight and height.
It's a...
Can you be obese and healthy?
For decades, obesity has been labeled a clear and unequivocal enemy of good health, implicated in a host of chronic diseases including diabetes, heart...
Shedding pounds to lower blood pressure
In the quest for better health, two common goals often emerge: losing weight and lowering high blood pressure. But did you know that these...
How weight loss affects heart failure
Navigating the complex relationship between weight loss and heart failure is akin to walking a tightrope.
On one hand, carrying excess weight is a well-documented...
People have sharper minds after weight loss surgery
A recent study highlighted in JAMA Network Open reveals that people who undergo bariatric surgery, a type of surgery to help lose weight, can...
Weight-loss drug shows promise for heart health
In a recent study by UT Southwestern, a weight-loss medication known as liraglutide has been found to offer significant benefits for heart health.
This comes...
Weight loss surgery can control high blood pressure in obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has revealed that bariatric surgery is much more effective at managing...