Weight-loss surgery: a ray of hope for sleep apnea patients
If you or a loved one suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) coupled with obesity, here's some encouraging news.
A recent study has shown that...
Overweight but not obese people do not have a higher risk of death
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that individuals classified as overweight, but not obese, do not face a higher risk...
The weight bounce-back battle: how new drugs help after weight loss surgery
Are you someone who had weight-loss surgery but then gained some pounds back?
Don't lose hope! A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern...
Rapid weight loss may improve advanced fatty liver disease – new research
Around 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This occurs when fat...
Lightweight minds: BMI decreases 7 years before cognitive decline
Let's start with some basics. Body mass index (BMI) is a number that tells us about the weight of a person relative to their...
Double whammy: diabetes drug also knocks out obesity
A drug named tirzepatide, usually known for fighting off type 2 diabetes, has emerged as a new heavyweight champion against obesity.
A team of smart...
Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
Published in...
Living healthy helps, but not enough for obesity-related diseases
Staying healthy is always a good idea, but for adults with obesity, it may not be enough to prevent obesity-related diseases.
This conclusion comes from...
Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve – and maintain
Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and...
Exercise and weight loss: double whammy against prediabetes
Exercise plus a 10% weight reduction might be just what the doctor ordered for those battling obesity and prediabetes.