Weight Loss

Stable BMI number linked to slower cognitive decline in older people

In a new study from Mount Sinai in New York City, researchers found stability in body mass index (BMI) over time is linked to...

What’s the death risk of weight loss surgery

Weight loss surgery does not just treat the disease of obesity, but it treats other conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis,...

Lucky genes can help protect obese people from some diseases

In a new study from Brunel University London, researchers found why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments...

Worried about her health, she lost 163 pounds – and inspired her husband to...

A few weeks before Thanksgiving, Ken and Morgan House of Newington, Connecticut, spent a week at one of her favorite places – Disney World. They...

Nearly 50% of Americans gained weight in pandemic’s first year, study finds

In a new study from New Mexico State University, researchers found nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year...

What’s the ideal waist size?

Achieving a healthy body weight is one of the best things you can do to improve your heart health and wellbeing. While there’s a lot...

Weight loss can help reduce dementia risk

Obesity is defined as excessive body fat that increases your risk of other health problems. A person with a body mass index (BMI) above 30 is...

Obesity harms brain health throughout life – yet scientists don’t know why

Anyone who has put on a few too many pounds knows they can slow you down. Over time, if those pounds grow into obesity,...

Drink these beverages to lose weight and control diabetes

Having diabetes means that you have to be aware of everything you eat or drink. Knowing the number of carbohydrates that you ingest and how they may...

Why obesity might lead to cancer

Cancer is caused by genetic changes that break down normal constraints on cell growth. It is known that obesity and being overweight increase the risk...