Childhood obesity may increase risk of severe weight stigma in adulthood
A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that adults who became severely obese before the age of 18...
Higher doses of this drug can control diabetes and weight loss better
Diabetes is a long-term condition where too much sugar stays in the blood. If not managed well, it can get worse over time, leading...
This drug can effectively boost fat burning and reduce appetite
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found new clues about how the drug tirzepatide, also known by the brand name Zepbound, helps...
Why obesity can make kidney disease worse
Researchers from the University of Kentucky have taken a closer look at the relationship between obesity and kidney disease and found that it is...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of obesity
Obesity has become a major global problem. Since 1975, the number of overweight people around the world has almost tripled, according to the World...
How to maintain your weight after completing weight loss medications
Weight-loss medications help adjust the hormones that make a person feel hungry, causing them to feel full faster after eating small portions. However, once...
Orange compound shows promise in treating obesity and diabetes
Scientists from Western University in Canada have discovered that a natural substance found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity and protect...
Obesity linked to higher risks of 16 common diseases, study finds
A major new study led by Johns Hopkins University reveals that obesity, especially in its most severe form, is strongly linked to a wide...
How body fat may trigger anxiety
A groundbreaking study from researchers at McMaster University has uncovered a surprising link between body fat and anxiety. Published on April 15, 2025, in...
How long-term obesity harms the brain and cognitive function
As obesity rates continue to climb around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how carrying excess weight affects more than just the...