Downsides of Becoming an Adult: Growing Less Active and Gaining Weight
Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased…
Obesity
Processed Foods Highly Correlated With Obesity Epidemic – Need to “Use Food as Medicine”
As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University…
Eating Watermelon May Help Counter Detrimental Effects of an Unhealthy Diet
Watermelon Supplements Bring Health Benefits to Obese Mice Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects…
Obesity Contributes Extra 700 Megatons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions per Year
A new analysis suggests that the increasing average body size of people on Earth, in addition to the growing world population may further challenge attempts…
Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity Discovered – May Lead to Therapeutics That Curb Overeating
Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity. This creates the possibility scientists can someday develop therapeutics to address overeating. You’re on a diet, but…
MRI Analysis Reveals Obesity May Cause Brain Damage in Teens
Researchers using MRI have found signs of damage that may be related to inflammation in the brains of obese adolescents, according to a study being…
Recently Discovered Protein Has Important Role in Obesity and Diabetes
The little-known protein is normally abundant in fat; without it, the body struggles to manage glucose and insulin. With unexpected findings about a protein that’s…
Anorexia Nervosa Comes in Plus Size – Higher BMI Does Not Guard Against Dangerous Heart Risks
Adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa whose weight is in the healthy, overweight or obese ranges face similar cardiovascular and other health complications as…
Only-Children More Obese Than Children With Siblings – Here’s Why
Chelsea L. Kracht, Ph.D., discusses the results of a new study that indicates that the busyness of having multiple children forces parents to be more…
Obesity Rates in China Have Tripled Over the Past 10 Years
A cluster of high obesity prevalence was identified in the metro area of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. Since 2004, the prevalence of general obesity has…
Overweight Adults Have Extensive Tooth Wear – Now Scientists Know Why
A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor…
Fat Accumulates Inside Lungs of Overweight People – May Cause Asthma Symptoms
Researchers have shown for the first time that fatty tissue accumulates in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese. Scientists already…
Did Childhood Sugar Intake Decades Ago Cause Today’s Obesity Epidemic?
Current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago, according to a new…
Simply Eating a Handful of Nuts a Day May Help Stave Off Gradual Weight Gain
Boosting daily nut consumption linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk. Substituting half a daily serving of unhealthy foods with nuts may help…
In People With Diabetes, What Really Matters Is Fat Mass Index, Not BMI
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research…
Weight Loss Enhanced in Obese Children by Probiotic Supplements
Probiotic supplements may enhance weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children following a diet and exercise plan, according to research presented today…
Obesity Linked to a Nearly 6x Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity is linked to a nearly 6-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), with high genetic risk and unfavorable lifestyle also increasing risk…
Warning: High-Fat Diets Affect Your Brain, Not Just Your Body
Much research has pointed to how an unhealthy diet correlates to obesity, but has not explored how diet can bring about neurological changes in the…