Healthy habits help, but not enough for obese adults
A new study was done on obesity. It was published on May 26 in JAMA Network Open.
This study looked at how living a healthy...
Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers
In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound change in how people view weight loss.
Discovery provides new hope for obesity and diabetes treatments
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how to potentially treat obesity and related diseases such as diabetes.
Green Mediterranean diet effectively reduces harmful belly fat
Visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal organs, is more dangerous than the "spare tire" around your waist.
Reducing this kind of fat...
New drug offers hope for obesity and diabetes treatment
Obesity and diabetes are global health crises, leading to severe complications like heart disease and strokes.
Bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass, is one approach...
People with obesity gene may have lower heart disease risk
Obesity, a condition where a person has too much body fat, is a big problem worldwide. Today, about one in three people are either...
Obesity and high blood pressure: a growing problem in young people
Health Risks on the Rise
More people around the world are dealing with high blood pressure and obesity.
This is a big problem, despite lots of...
Heart attacks in Singapore expected to triple by 2050, driven by obesity
Projections Indicate a Substantial Increase in Heart Attacks
A study led by Dr. Nicholas Chew predicts a nearly three-fold (194.4%) increase in the number of...
The link between obesity and mental health issues
We all know that obesity can cause physical health issues, but it can also lead to mental health problems.
A recent study done by scientists...
Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s...
When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want...