Obesity drug halves risk of type 2 diabetes in clinical trial
This could revolutionize how we treat weight issues in patients who cannot exercise due to health concerns.
Tag: obesity
Scientists fitted brain implants into obese patients to stop them from binge-eating — and it worked
The implants deliver high-frequency electrical stimulation to a region of the brain involved in out-of-control behavior.
American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought
Heart disease is one of the largest killers in the United States. (Photo: Pixabay) Let’s face it, Americans have never ...
Obesity doubles the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization
Bad news for more than a third of Americans and Brits.
Exposure to traffic noise promotes obesity
Honk if you hate traffic noise too.
Being overweight is a major risk factor for COVID-19, says French chief epidemiologist
"Those who are overweight really need to be careful," Delfraissy told franceinfo radio.
Little owl eats all the mice, grows too fat to fly
She's my spirit animal.
Your belly fat is increasing the risk of a heart attack
An unhealthy waist circumference puts patients at risk of subsequent heart attacks regardless of how many drugs they use.
One in two American adults could be obese by 2030 — and one in four severely obese
"Prevention is going to be key to better managing this epidemic," the authors explain.
Obesity and undernutrition now come together — over 1 in 3 poor and middle-income countries struggle with both
You can starve on too much food.
Why we gain weight as we age
The balance between the storage and removal of lipids in fat cells is disrupted as we grow older.
Obese people enjoy their food more — and this could be key to understanding obesity
Food enjoyment might be a key clue in understanding obesity.
Ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, over eating, according to a new study
Just because it tastes good, it doesn't mean it's good for you.
Obesity is rising faster in rural areas than in cities
Contrary to popular belief, rural areas are harder hit by obesity across the world.
Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%
Moral of the story: people really don't like taxes.
Bad diet kills 1 in 5 people worldwide — it’s even worse than smoking
Our lifestyle choices are influencing human mortality more than ever.
“Vested interests” cause major threat to human existence, researchers say
The change can only come from civil society, researchers urge.
Unhealthy weight responsible for 1 in 4 cases of asthma in obese children
This means that roughly 1 million cases of asthma are preventable.
It’s high time we moved past BMI — meet the metabolome
When it comes to obesity we need all the help we can get -- and better tests are sure welcome.
Losing sleep can lead to more extra pounds
If you have sleep issues or weight issues, you should read this.