In a new study, researchers have found that some obese people do not have the metabolic changes usually associated with diabetes, heart disease and stroke. This suggests that some ...
Continue reading...lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet are well-established causes of overweight and obesity. But researchers from the University of Houston, TX, suggest another potential cause th...
Continue reading...Researchers analyzing breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women have reported that those who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of invasive breast cancer in comparison...
Continue reading...When participating in weight-loss programs, a helpful physician can improve the chances of success for people with obesity, according to the findings of researchers from Johns Hopk...
Continue reading...Authors of a small study conclude that "vitamin C supplementation represents an effective lifestyle strategy" for reducing the blood vessel constriction that is increased in overwe...
Continue reading...Obese children may have difficulty resisting food because of how their brain is wired, a new study suggests. The small study found that food smells activated the parts of their bra...
Continue reading...Weight-loss surgery seems to help ease joint pain and improve mobility in the long run, new research suggests. "Previous studies have reported improvement in pain and function [aft...
Continue reading...Obesity is nearly three times more deadly for men than it is for women, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 4 million men and women around the globe, the risk of dying befo...
Continue reading...Christmas Day has arrived - a time to eat, drink, and be merry! But be careful not to overindulge too much; up to half of any weight gained over the holidays is likely to loiter we...
Continue reading...Fluid-filled balloons placed in the stomach to treat obesity have been linked to serious complications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports.
Continue reading...Congratulations on your pregnancy! Now you can sit back, relax and put your feet up for the next 9 months, right? Not so fast! Attitudes and beliefs about prenatal exercise have dr...
Continue reading...Past research has associated obesity with increased risk of dementia. But a new study - deemed the largest ever to assess the link between body mass index and dementia risk - sugge...
Continue reading...Fasting is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan. As you read this, billions of Muslims around the world are engaging in this declaration of faith that involves abstaining ...
Continue reading...This past weekend, The New York Times reported on a newly formed nonprofit organization aiming to develop solutions to prevent and reduce diseases associated with poor nutrition an...
Continue reading...Successful weight-loss treatments include setting goals and making lifestyle changes, such as eating fewer calories and being physically active. Medicines and weight-loss surgery a...
Continue reading...The saying goes that "you shouldn't judge a book by its cover," but when it comes to height and weight, a new study suggests discrimination might persist. Published in The BMJ, the...
Continue reading...Blood pressure and cholesterol levels are improving among Americans with obesity, but overall blood glucose health is deteriorating, according to research published in the Journal ...
Continue reading...Making simple changes to lifestyle - maintaining a healthy diet and exercising frequently - can lower blood proteins that are associated with promoting cancer development, a study ...
Continue reading...Exercise is one of the keys to lower your blood pressure. Working out also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you're already being treated for hypertension. Y...
Continue reading...Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in your body. Constriction of blood vessels in your sinuses, nose, an...
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