This drug reduces obesity and improves heart function
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers have identified potential new uses for a drug initially developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and...
Navigating a weight loss journey
Losing weight can feel like a constant uphill battle for many people.
However, patients like Marsha Burks found success with the Weight Navigation Program at Michigan...
Scientists find hidden link between obesity and heart failure
A small study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, published on July 25th in Nature Cardiovascular Research, has uncovered how obesity affects muscle...
Scientists find hidden cause of the obesity crisis
Obesity is a global issue that has been growing rapidly since 1975.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Obesity impacts ultrasound imaging of liver and kidneys, study finds
A recent study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center, with support from the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity, and Vascular Research (HI-MAG),...
The connection between obesity and kidney disease
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide and is known to cause a range of health problems. One of the lesser-known but serious consequences...
Belly and arm fat linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be at a greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like...
The right fiber may help you lose weight
New research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity.
Ozempic—known...
New research makes diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective
New research from the University of Michigan suggests that harnessing certain proteins in the brain could make popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective...
Scientists find new link between vitamin C and obesity
A study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a significant connection between low vitamin C levels and increased body weight, raising concerns...