Weight loss alone not enough for long-term diabetes remission
A new study led by Andrea Luk from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, published in PLOS Medicine, reveals a sobering reality for patients...
Unintentional weight loss may be a warning sign for cancer
A study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has highlighted a concerning link: unintentional weight loss might signal an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the...
Five misconceptions about weight loss drugs
Following pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's announcement of the launch of an online portal to connect consumers to its anti-obesity drugs, interest in weight loss...
This common diabetes drug can lead to strong weight loss
At the University of Pennsylvania, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against obesity.
They studied semaglutide, a medication known for treating type...
Teenage stress can lead to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure late in life
The journey from teenage years to adulthood can be stressful, and a recent study has shown that this stress can lead to serious health...
BMI cannot effectively show your health and weight, study finds
In a compelling commentary, University of Rochester Medicine family medicine physician Holly Russell challenges the long-held reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) as a...
Weight loss surgery may benefit brain health, study finds
A recent study has brought to light an interesting link between weight loss surgery and the health of our brains.
In the United States, obesity...
Scientists develop non-invasive treatment for obesity and diabetes
A new device called ForePass could change how we treat severe obesity and diabetes. It works like surgery but doesn't involve any cuts. This...
Strong stress in adolescence may increase high blood pressure and obesity risks later
A new study examined how feeling stressed from a young age can affect your health when you grow up.
It's important because it shows that...
Weight loss can combat diabetes and improve heart health
Once upon a time, many believed that if you had type 2 diabetes, you were stuck with it for life. However, a new study...