Understanding your health risks: the importance of metabolic health and weight
You might think that slim people are always healthier than overweight ones. That's not entirely true.
Recent research says lean people who have certain health...
Is high BMI always a death sentence? Rutgers university study explores
Body Mass Index, often referred to as BMI, is a way we measure a person's weight. It's just a simple calculation based on your...
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...