Chronic kidney disease affects body weight after weight loss surgery
A recent study published in Obesity Surgery sheds light on the influence of early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) on weight loss outcomes following bariatric...
Fruit sugar plays a big role in weight gain in obesity
For years, the obesity epidemic has baffled researchers and healthcare experts, leading to debates over the primary cause. Is it excessive calorie intake?
Specific foods...
Research shows big contributors of obesity
Since 1975, the number of obese individuals worldwide has nearly tripled, according to alarming statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO). This concerning trend...
Obese elderly more likely to have poor sleep, lower muscle strength, and worse mental...
In the scenario of globally ageing populations, a study from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, published in Scientific Reports, signals alarming...
Scientists find the cause of inflammation in obesity
While frequently demonized in popular narratives, fat tissue is an intricate and vital organ, playing pivotal roles in energy storage and hormone production.
Nonetheless, the...
Scientists find the key to fighting obesity with brown fat
In an innovative stride toward comprehending and combating obesity, a UCLA-led research team has unearthed the nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT),...
Is it possible to have metabolically healthy obesity?
Understanding our body’s health, especially when dealing with concepts like obesity, can sometimes be a tricky landscape to navigate.
In a notable session at this...
Scientists find how to reduce weight gain in midlife
Menopausal transition is marked by numerous physiological changes, one of the most distressing being unwanted weight gain.
This phenomenon not only impacts a woman’s self-esteem...
Scientists find the best timing of exercise for weight loss
While it has long been known that exercise is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight, the optimal timing of physical activity remains controversial.
However, a...
This drug for migraine headaches may help you lose weight
Scientists at UT Southwestern have made a novel discovery that a class of drugs commonly used for migraines, known as triptans, could potentially aid...