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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.
Common chemicals are rewiring our bodies to store fat, making obesity harder to avoid. Everyday…
Both Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Likely Contribute to Disease Risks A new genetic study of…
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A new review finds that improving fitness offers greater health benefits than weight loss alone.…
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The strongest associations with weight loss success or failure, independent of BMI, are found in…
Perspective published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues the root causes of the…
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Scientists have identified a new brain-immune pathway that directs the breakdown of visceral fat. Pioneering…
Beige fat protects the brain by reducing inflammation. Its absence triggers cognitive decline, while its…
Among older adults with obesity, combining aerobic exercise with moderate reductions in total daily calories…
A seemingly unremarkable observation — greasy hair — showed Penn researchers how the immune system…
COVID-19 vaccines—including Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson—are highly effective in individuals with obesity, countering…
An INRS team is investigating the relationship between body mass and the risk of developing…