3 in 4 people with severe COVID-19 have this health problem
In a new study, researchers confirmed that being obese greatly raises the odds that people get severe COVID-19.
The finding supports calls for obese Americans...
This supplement could help healthy obese people lose weight effectively
In a recent study at Oregon State University and elsewhere, researchers found that a compound given as a dietary supplement to healthy overweight people...
Three ways behavioural psychology might help you lose weight
There’s no shortage of weight loss programmes out there to choose from, each of which claim to have the key to shedding pounds.
One of...
Belly fat is resistant to every-other-day fasting, study finds
In a new study, researchers found what happens to fat deposits during intermittent fasting (every second day), with an unexpected discovery that some types...
This weight loss drug could strongly benefit people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able...
Even short sitting time may harm cognitive function in these people
In a new study, researchers found that overweight people who spent more sedentary time in bouts lasting 20 minutes or more were less able...
This surgery could reduce risk of severe COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 70 % of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, which may increase...
Genes that increase obesity risk also can protect against diseases
In a new study, researchers found a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering...
This anti-obesity drug can lead to large weight loss
In a new study, researchers found that the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, can lead to large weight loss.
The finding establishes the reliability and robustness...
This weight loss diet may prevent heart disease
There is growing evidence that ketone bodies may be beneficial to heart disease patients regardless of the method of delivery used to increase ketone...