Too much body weight may increase COVID-19 death risk
Links between obesity and mortality have become increasingly evident, since the earliest pandemic of the 21st century.
In a new study from The University of...
This weight-loss drug can help protect heart, reduce body fat
In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, researchers found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In...
‘healthy’ obese people more likely to develop heart disease
In a new study, researchers found adults who are obese but appear healthy are not at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular...
People with type 2 diabetes should focus on weight loss, study finds
In a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center and elsewhere, researchers recommended a pivotal change in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes to...
Whole grain food could help reduce your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole...
10 small changes you can make today to prevent weight gain
Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 0.5 and 1kg a year, which could see some people become overweight or...
Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot
In a new study from USC, researchers found drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in woman and people...
Nuts are not linked to weight gain, study finds
In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that nuts do not contribute to weight gain.
They found there is no association...
Strength training can burn fat effectively
In a new study from the University of New South Wales, researchers found strength training can help gain muscles and burn fat effectively.
They found...
Weight loss drugs, surgery could treat high blood pressure
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, researchers suggest that losing weight can be crucial to controlling blood pressure.
But when diet and...