Harvard Scientists Discover How Cold Temperatures Could Help You Lose Weight
Brown adipose tissue is activated by the cold to release anti-inflammatory compounds. Over 40% of adult Americans are obese, a complicated condition that raises the risk…
Obesity News
6 Medical Conditions That Can Cause You to Gain Weight
When you’re struggling to lose weight, the reasons are usually clear: you’re eating too much, choosing the wrong foods, and/or not exercising enough. But what…
Study Finds New Long-Term Benefits of Childhood Exercise
The world’s first study of more than 1200 people demonstrates how youth fitness and obesity affect cognition in middle life Better physical test results are…
Changing How You Talk Could Help You Lose More Weight
According to new research, persons who used analytical language saw greater weight reduction and a lower dropout rate. Millions of people throughout the globe struggle…
Scientists Show Effectiveness of Migraine Drug for Weight Loss
Mice taking triptan migraine drugs ate less and lost more weight than other animals. A commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, triptans, may also be…
A Surprisingly Common Condition Has Been Linked to Dementia
Scientists have linked dementia in the elderly to an unexpected candidate: sarcopenic obesity Over 15% of Japanese adults over 65 suffer from dementia, a severe…
We’re in Worse Health Than We Thought: Less Than 7% of Adults Have Good Cardiometabolic Health
Researchers at Tufts University found that most U.S. adults rate poorly across five components of heart and metabolic health, with clear racial disparities. Scientists have…
Turn Off Your Night Light: Keeping Any Light on While Sleeping Is Linked to Obesity, Diabetes, and High Blood Pressure
Night lights, left-on TVs, and smartphones have all been related to dramatically greater disease rates A recent Northwestern Medicine study of older men and women…
A New Yale-Developed Model Could Lead to Improved Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity
A new model that will allow scientists to better study and treat metabolic illnesses Despite the fact that insulin was discovered more than a century…
75% of Teenagers Aren’t Exercising Enough
The study also found that more supportive school environments were associated with students having higher physical activity levels Three out of four teenagers don’t exercise…
Say Goodbye to Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered
A group of scientists has developed an entirely new approach to treating eating disorders. They showed that a group of nerve cells (so-called AgRP, agouti-related…
Just 20 Minutes of Exercise a Day During Pregnancy Can Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes
The study found a link between at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week and lower birth weight, with less risk of childhood obesity…
Losing Weight Can Double Your Sperm Count and Improve Fertility
Obese men can double their sperm count Men all throughout the globe are experiencing declining semen quality, which is commonly referred to as an outright…
Just One Week of Dieting Could Stop Chronic Inflammation in Obese Patients
Scientists from Leipzig University identify new mechanisms for chronic inflammation and wound healing issues In routine clinical practice, it has been noted that obese individuals are…
Major Scientific Breakthrough Toward the Benefits of Exercise in a Pill
The benefits of exercise in a pill? Science is now closer to that goal. Researchers have identified a molecule in the blood that is produced…
Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Cancer Risk and Mortality in People With Obesity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41.9% of U.S. adults are obese, with 9.2% severely obese. Obesity contributes to a wide array…
Obesity Might Be a Result of Your Body’s Chemistry
Scientists are investigating the connections between obesity, age, and body chemistry. Obesity is described as an abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that poses a…
Infant Infections May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease Later in Life
A possible relationship between infant infections and the risk of cardiovascular disease has been discovered Newborns have weakened immune systems. As a result, they are…
