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...
How does the body convert food to fuel? How much do we need? And...
You have more of it on Saturdays than on Mondays, it seems to evaporate just before any planned gym session, and kids on airplanes...
Treating fatty liver disease by shrinking the stomach
Have you heard of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? This liver condition is becoming more common, especially among people who are overweight.
Now, researchers from...
Deaf weight wise: A weight loss program made for the deaf, by the deaf
a specialized weight loss program called Deaf Weight Wise is making a difference. This program was created by Deaf people for Deaf people.