Mother’s BMI in pregnancy linked to childhood obesity
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) reveals that the weight of both mothers and fathers significantly influences their child's...
Two weight-loss drugs may reduce alcohol drinking by 66%, study finds
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism suggests that two popular weight-loss drugs,...
Tomatoes may protect the liver and prevent weight gain, study finds
New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit suggests that tomatoes—and more specifically, the red pigment lycopene found in them—may help protect the...
Not everyone benefits the same from weight-loss surgery, study finds
More than 2.5 billion adults around the world are either overweight or obese. Many of them develop serious health conditions, such as type 2...
BMI still a reliable indicator of obesity, study shows
A new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has found that nearly all adults in the U.S. who are classified as obese based...
From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a...
How to address childhood obesity
Obesity affects about 1 out of every 5 kids. Carrying too much body fat can affect almost every system in your body. It can...
Childhood obesity may increase risk of severe weight stigma in adulthood
A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that adults who became severely obese before the age of 18...
Higher doses of this drug can control diabetes and weight loss better
Diabetes is a long-term condition where too much sugar stays in the blood. If not managed well, it can get worse over time, leading...
This drug can effectively boost fat burning and reduce appetite
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found new clues about how the drug tirzepatide, also known by the brand name Zepbound, helps...