Ozempic is in the spotlight but it’s just the latest in a long and...
Losing weight conveniently, cheaply, safely. That’s been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting’s 1863...
Scientists find special link between obesity and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common in people with obesity.
Recent findings have shown that a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, has more...
Overweight and obese people have unique ‘appetite control center’ in brain
Scientists from Cambridge University discovered something interesting about our brains.
They found that a particular part of the brain, called the hypothalamus, is different in...
Higher dose of this diabetes med could improve blood sugar and weight loss
Diabetes means having too much sugar in the blood.
Over time, this can get worse. This makes it harder for people to keep their sugar...
Obesity linked to sex- and age- related genes, study finds
The Connection Between Genes and Weight
We all know our weight and body size are influenced by many things: our genes, the environment around us,...
Cognitive behavioral therapy can benefit people after weight loss surgery
Many people undergo a specific operation known as bariatric surgery to lose weight.
This type of surgery changes the way the stomach and small intestine...
This tropical plant may help treat obesity, study finds
Obesity is a major global health concern, significantly contributing to the risk of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Addressing this issue, a multi-institutional...
Weight loss surgery is a better solution than quick-fix weight loss pills
Nowadays, you can find many promises on social media about quick ways to lose weight. One of the latest trends in diabetes medicine being...
Body contouring helps you lose weight better after weight loss surgery
When people lose a lot of weight, especially after weight loss surgery like bariatric surgery, they often end up with extra skin hanging around...
Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...