More than half of the world will be obese by 2035, study finds
A new report by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) has said more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by...
More Americans get metabolically healthy obesity, study finds
A team of medical scientists from China has found that the number of people in the United States with "metabolically healthy obesity" (MHO) has...
Shift work linked to overeating and higher illness risks
Monash University has led research showing that shift workers who rotate shifts tend to eat more junk food, and fewer nutritious foods, and have...
Death risk in obesity has remained the highest of all diseases, study finds
The rates of all metabolic diseases have increased globally between 2000 and 2019.These diseases are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, glucose, and lipid metabolism, inflammation, and cytokines.
Scientists find new factors affecting risks of type 2 diabetes and obesity
New research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that a combination of socioeconomic and genetic factors can increase the risk of developing obesity and type...
Weight loss surgery can effectively treat type 2 diabetes
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a type of surgical procedure that is designed to help people who are obese or...
Sugary drinks can cause weight gain, new evidence shows
In a study from the University of Toronto and Harvard University, scientists found that sugar-sweetened beverages promote weight gain in children and adults.
The review...
Getting better sleep may help you stick to a weight-loss plan
In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists found that getting better sleep at night may help you stick to a weight-loss plan.
Eating healthy is the key to maintaining weight loss
Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey.
After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating...
Obesity puts people at higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure
Obesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that accompany it (comorbidities).
Obesity...