Early antibiotic use is linked to higher BMI and increased obesity risk in children, according…
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.
Drugs that both activate and block the GIP receptor reduce weight through different brain mechanisms,…
Scientists discovered a new stem cell type, CP-As, that fuels belly fat growth in middle…
The drug enhances outcomes in a high-risk patient population with a significant unmet need. Tirzepatide…
Potatoes can aid weight loss and blood sugar control when prepared properly, offering a satisfying,…
Waist circumference is a stronger predictor of obesity-related cancer risk than BMI in men, but…
Researchers link GLP1 agonists to depression risk in some users and call for personalized prescribing…
A study finds that diet can cause brain inflammation even without any metabolic changes. A…
Long-term obesity is linked to progressive brain decline, while reducing obesity helps preserve brain health,…
A newly discovered brain circuit links motion sickness with metabolism, offering potential for obesity treatments.…
Neuroscientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will investigate how obesity influences…
High sodium intake is linked to greater obesity risk, particularly in women, even when it…
McMaster researchers identified six early-life factors that influence obesity risk in South Asian children. The…
Cutting carbs, even without reducing calories, may offer the same metabolic benefits as intermittent fasting,…
Pairing intermittent fasting with exercise leads to greater fat loss than exercise alone. Time-restricted eating…
A human appetite hormone, bombesin, also controls feeding in starfish, showing it evolved over 500…
A new study finds that intermittent fasting three days a week can lead to greater…
Eating junk food gives us a dopamine-fueled rush — but paradoxically, people with obesity may…