Belly fat and COVID-19: why it’s a risky combo
Did you know that the shape of your body might affect how sick you get from COVID-19?
Weight-loss surgery and its benefits against colorectal cancer
A recent study has shown some good news. It says people who get weight-loss surgery may be less likely to get colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer...
Semaglutide: beware of buying the weight-loss drug online
A few years ago, celebrity weight-control practices were out of most people’s reach.
Live-in chefs and personal trainers, not to mention elaborate surgical procedures like...
Side effects of weight loss surgery you need to know
There was a study done in 2022. This study looked at a type of surgery called bariatric surgery. This surgery changes your digestive system.
People...
How being overweight affects our joints: a simplified look
Do you know how people say that being overweight can lead to health problems?
Well, new research shows that being overweight can make a condition...
Obesity leads to long-lasting changes in brain responses to nutrients, even after weight loss
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Yale University have discovered that obesity leads to persistent changes in brain responses to nutrients, which are not restored...
Too many missed chances: a tale of obesity and overweight in America
Obesity and overweight are two health problems that are getting more common in America.
They can cause other serious illnesses, like high blood pressure, diabetes,...
A new hero in the fight against obesity: tirzepatide
Researchers from Yale and other institutions have discovered a new use for an existing drug.
This medicine, named tirzepatide, was originally approved for treating type...
Timing is everything: when you eat can impact your weight
Nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are obese, a condition that can lead to serious health problems like diabetes and cancer.
Most of us...
Obesity and cancer: a different story for men and women
Obesity means having too much body fat. It's like overloading a car. Too much weight can cause the car to break down.
In the same...