Weight loss prior to heart procedure improves outcomes in overweight people
A new clinical trial led by researchers at UHealth—the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine found that overweight and...
Too much food imagery may suppress appetite: New study
We've all seen pictures of mouth-watering dishes on social media or news sites.
While these images are typically used to make us crave certain foods,...
Unseen risk: Muscle fat ups the chances of health problems and early death
We all know fat. It's the stuff that sits around our bellies and we try to lose at the gym.
But there's another type of...
A fresh look at cryostimulation for weight loss
Unpacking Cryostimulation
Have you heard about cryostimulation before? It's a treatment where your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for a short time.
Think of...
Obesity drug semaglutide can reduce heart disease risk
What is Obesity and Why Does It Matter?
Obesity is a serious health condition characterized by excess body weight.
It is often linked with numerous health...
Obesity linked to blood cancer, study finds
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have found a strong link between obesity and a blood condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential...
This obesity drug is effective for weight loss
Background
Obesity is a global health issue. It raises the risk of many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
Scientists have...
Lingering effects: Past obesity can harm current mental health
New research hints that a history of obesity could lead to poorer mental health in the present, even if an individual is no longer...
The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health....
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “non-sugar sweeteners should not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing...
Obesity affects immune response to oral cancer
Study Overview
A research team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry has identified a mechanism that may explain how...