Obese elderly more likely to have poor sleep, lower muscle strength, and worse mental...
In the scenario of globally ageing populations, a study from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, published in Scientific Reports, signals alarming...
Scientists find the cause of inflammation in obesity
While frequently demonized in popular narratives, fat tissue is an intricate and vital organ, playing pivotal roles in energy storage and hormone production.
Nonetheless, the...
New diabetes drug could control blood sugar and body weight better, study finds
Understanding how our bodies function is fascinating, and sometimes, digging deep into health conditions like diabetes can provide surprising information, like its unseen effects...
Scientists find the key to fighting obesity with brown fat
In an innovative stride toward comprehending and combating obesity, a UCLA-led research team has unearthed the nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT),...
Why metabolic surgery can be important for people with diabetes
A novel study sheds light on a surprising connection between metabolic surgery and diabetes management, revealing that for many diabetes patients, metabolic surgery significantly...
Regular exercise is a powerful weapon against diabetes and obesity
Regular exercise has been lauded as one of the most effective tools to combat various health conditions, and new research further emphasizes its role...
BMI alone will no longer be treated as the go-to measure for weight management...
Amid the buzz around weight loss drugs and rising rates of obesity worldwide, many health care professionals are questioning one of the key measures...
Popular weight loss drugs could harm stomach health, study finds
In the pursuit of effective weight loss solutions, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Saxenda, which are part of the GLP-1 agonists class of...
Women in walkable neighborhoods have lower risk of obesity-related cancers
A joint study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine has found that residing in walkable neighborhoods...
Is it possible to have metabolically healthy obesity?
Understanding our body’s health, especially when dealing with concepts like obesity, can sometimes be a tricky landscape to navigate.
In a notable session at this...