How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness
People with a serious mental illness (SMI), like schizophrenia, often experience obesity. And in the UK, such people are almost twice as likely to...
A drug for Alzheimer’s disease can also fight obesity, study finds
Over 40% of people in the U.S. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This figure is even higher in American...
Scientists find new risk factor for obesity in women
While lifestyle and genetics play a role in obesity, they cannot fully account for the propensity to accumulate excess weight.
A new study from Charité—Universitätsmedizin...
Weight loss surgery linked to this mental disease, study finds
Researchers have found a correlation between gastric bypass surgery and a heightened risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, as outlined in a new study...
Why obesity makes it hard to detect and treat heart disease
A new review paper from Mayo Clinic published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology discusses how obesity affects common tests used...
Weight loss surgery linked to lower cancer risks, study confirms
Bariatric surgery appears to lower the risk of developing obesity-associated cancers, according to a 10-year follow-up study due to be presented at Digestive Disease...
Scientists find more effective way to treat obesity
Mayo Clinic researchers have piloted a study looking into the effectiveness of different weight loss strategies: a standard lifestyle intervention versus individualized therapy. The...
A good fat: Omega-3 may help fight against obesity
We've all heard that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and certain nuts and seeds, are good for our health.
But did you know they...
Scientists find secrets to long-term weight loss success
A new study is underway to investigate why some individuals successfully maintain long-term weight loss while others struggle to do so.
Led by researchers at...
Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off –...
The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to...