An experimental weight-loss injection may offer more than a way to shed pounds, with clinical…
Browsing: Obesity
Obesity is a complex medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that can negatively affect health, increasing the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and more. It results from a combination of genetic, behavioral, metabolic, and environmental factors, including diet, physical activity levels, and socio-economic influences. As obesity rates rise globally, it has become a major focus of public health research, with scientists exploring its biological mechanisms, long-term health impacts, and effective prevention and treatment strategies—from lifestyle interventions to medications and bariatric surgery. Understanding obesity is key to addressing one of the most pressing health challenges of the modern era.
Scientists have discovered that immune cells in fat tissue behave differently in males and females,…
Popular weight-loss drugs may offer benefits that extend beyond metabolism, potentially helping preserve memory and…
In a long-term trial, weight-loss surgery led to more type 2 diabetes remissions than intensive…
A hopeful new direction in the fight against breast cancer may lie in the body’s…
A yearlong study of 46 children suggests that brain responses to tempting food images may…
Water had no clear weight-loss advantage over diet drinks in a two-year trial, with both…
A large study found that people who are overweight or obese when diagnosed with dementia…
Retatrutide could help tackle obesity and type 2 diabetes together, with an 80-week trial showing…
An experimental injection called CBL-514 reduced both fat beneath the skin and the deeper belly…
A liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide may not be one condition at…
Obesity may boost activity in a tissue repair pathway that helps colon cancer spread, offering…
The strongest link to dementia risk may be hidden in declining muscle, rather than rising…
A study found that just seven days of strength training activated processes that help break…
Children’s nutritional needs deserve attention from the start of GLP-1 treatment, as a study found…
A shorter daily eating window was linked to improved eating habits, with no clear advantage…
In a small study, a drug increased calorie burning without clearly switching on brown fat,…
Obesity may leave behind a cellular memory that pushes the body to regain lost weight.…