The body mass index can’t tell us if we’re healthy. Here’s what we should...
We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health.
But it continues...
Food choices at an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet linked to weight gain risk
A recent study published in the journal Appetite by researchers at the University of Kansas has highlighted the relationship between the consumption of hyperpalatable...
What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight
Based on cues she'd picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, PhD, had always assumed that being...
Heart disease deaths triple due to obesity: what you need to know
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and new research shows that the situation is getting worse, especially for...
Doctors can get wrong about the risk of being overweight, study finds
A new study led by Dr. Maya Mathur of Stanford Medicine highlights the disparity between physicians' beliefs and empirical evidence concerning the mortality risks...
Metabolic surgery can be a lifesaver for people with heart disease
You've probably heard of weight-loss surgery, also known as metabolic or bariatric surgery. It's a big step, mainly considered by people who have tried...
Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?
With three-quarters of Americans obese or overweight, interest in weight-loss treatments is at an all-time high.
Three injectable medications have dominated the spotlight of late:...
Weight loss is the key for managing type 2 diabetes, study finds
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the focus should be on overall...
Dental health suffers in weight loss surgery patients, says study
Have you ever thought about the connection between weight loss and dental health?
It might seem unrelated, but a recent study from Brazil has found...
Vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in weight loss and heart health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reveals that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective than a...