Obesity plays a crucial role in how severely blood vessels are damaged—and this depends on where excessive fat accumulates in the body. This is the finding of a research team from the German Center for […]
Focusing solely on achieving weight loss for people with a high body mass index (BMI) may do more harm than good, argue experts in The BMJ .This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
In medically indicated weight loss, attention is typically focused on the associated health benefits. However, recent research findings suggest that recovery from obesity-induced systemic inflammation may take several years.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of childhood overweight or obesity. This is the conclusion of a large, pan-European meta-analysis study led by the Barcelona […]
A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI—commonly used to measure obesity and health risk—fails in predicting the risk of future death, suggesting the calculation is deeply flawed.This article […]
Following a particular diet or exercising a great deal are common and even encouraged in our health and image-conscious culture. With increased awareness of food allergies and other dietary requirements, it’s also not uncommon for […]
Children of fathers who were categorized as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) around the time of conception are more likely to develop obesity themselves, according to new research from the […]
Academics at King’s College London and the University of East Anglia have released guidance for GPs on how to manage patients who may be privately accessing weight loss drugs.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
New research with University of Cincinnati connections debunks the standard assumption of disordered eating and proposes more personalized attention.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are great at promoting weight loss, but they also cause folks to lose muscle along with fat.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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