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...
Diabetes screening should focus on age, not weight
A new Northwestern Medicine study, soon to be published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, presents a significant shift in the approach to...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs not linked to suicide risk, study finds
Researchers at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have conducted a study that brings good news for users of the diabetes drug Ozempic and...
Low-carb diet helps control blood pressure and body weight
A recent study has made a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the most effective dietary patterns for managing hypertension, prediabetes, and type...