The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...
Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor
New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...
Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...
Waist circumference can predict infertility in women
A study published in PLOS ONE by Jierong Ke and colleagues from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China highlights the significance of waist circumference...
How obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger heart disease
Understanding our heart’s health is like deciphering a puzzle, where various pieces come together to reveal the larger picture of our overall well-being.
A recently...
Weight loss surgery may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
In the next decade, a shocking 50% of adults in the United States might be affected by obesity. This is a big deal because...
Body fat percentage vs. BMI: Which is important?
The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey.
Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor...
Gut plays a big role in your health after weight loss surgery
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with partner hospitals, are unveiling groundbreaking insights into how gut microbiota changes following bariatric surgery can...
Weight loss: why listening to your circadian rhythm may be important
When it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that when you eat...
Scientists make a big breakthrough in diabetes and obesity treatment
A recent discovery in medical research has brought new hope for people dealing with diabetes and obesity. This discovery involves a kind of medicine...