The connection between obesity and kidney disease
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide and is known to cause a range of health problems. One of the lesser-known but serious consequences...
Belly and arm fat linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be at a greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like...
The right fiber may help you lose weight
New research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity.
Ozempic—known...
New research makes diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective
New research from the University of Michigan suggests that harnessing certain proteins in the brain could make popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective...
Scientists find new link between vitamin C and obesity
A study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a significant connection between low vitamin C levels and increased body weight, raising concerns...
Rethinking our views on obesity: Why it’s ok to be fat
Prejudice against fat people is widespread, and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have made the problem worse, argues Rekha Nath, an associate...
Study finds a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity
The traditional method of diagnosing and managing obesity using body mass index (BMI) is being reconsidered.
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)...
Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? Should...
With Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs such as Qsymia and Contrave, which come...
Scientists transform fat cells to help burn calories
A new study from UC San Francisco shows that it is possible to turn regular white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat...
How to manage weight to fight heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should.
This can lead to symptoms like shortness of...