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...
Wegovy: what you need to know about this weight loss drug
A much-hyped weight-loss jab will soon go on sale at high street chemists in the UK.
Although a prescription will still be needed from a...
The hidden cost of weight-loss surgery: weak bones
Obesity is a big problem for many kids and young adults. To deal with this, some of them undergo surgery that helps them lose...
Stress and snacks: a recipe for weight gain
We all get stressed sometimes, and when we do, grabbing a high-calorie snack might seem comforting.
But scientists in Sydney say that stress and high-calorie...
Obesity in older men could accelerate muscle aging
Genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with obesity.