Body contouring helps you lose weight better after weight loss surgery
When people lose a lot of weight, especially after weight loss surgery like bariatric surgery, they often end up with extra skin hanging around...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
How a common sugar fructose contributes to obesity
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose, a type of sugar found in many foods,...
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge.
This is true...
Waist fat may not always mean diabetes, study shows
We usually think that having a lot of belly fat can lead to type 2 diabetes. However, a new study from the University of...
Why people have seasonal weight gain
Australians are known for their love of celebrations. Whether it's the weekend or Christmas, Australians enjoy the festive spirit often with a bit of...
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight regain that’s the real challenge.
This is true...
Some mental health drugs can cause rapid weight gain, study finds
The Effects of Antipsychotic Medications on Weight
It is widely known that taking antipsychotic medications often leads to quick and significant weight gain.
A study recently...
Scientists find the crucial window to tackle obesity and prevent future heart disease
Childhood obesity is on an alarming rise globally, contributing to an increased prevalence of high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, and blood glucose levels...
Belly fat can make gut disease drugs less effective
A new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai has found that the mass and composition of our bodies can significantly influence the effectiveness of medications.
Specifically,...