Extending Sleep Duration by an Hour Leads to Reduced Calorie Intake in Overweight Adults, Study Says

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.08.2022 03:46 AM

Researchers found evidence that an additional hour of nightly sleep reduces calorie intake in overweight subjects.

Gut Microbes Could Affect Health, Lifespan, Body Shape And Cause Obesity, Study Says

02.07.2022 03:24 AM

A new medical study recently showed how gut microorganisms or microbes can affect an individual's health, specifically resulting in certain conditions like obesity, for one.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy More Likely to Occur in Blacks and Their First-Degree Family Members

02.02.2022 06:40 AM

Researchers recently investigated the prevalence and risk of familial dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM in Black and white patients, including their family members.

Female Reproductive Disorders: Obese Women More Likely to Develop Gynecological Conditions

02.02.2022 04:27 AM

A recently-published study suggests an etiological association between obesity and an array of female reproductive disorders, although the extent of such association differs among circumstances.

Self-Estimating BMI, Body Size Associated With Obesity, Other Health Conditions

01.28.2022 05:51 AM

Researchers recently suggested that the rising incidence of obesity and the humiliation linked to it may make adults more likely to miscalculate their own body mass index and body size.

Obesity, Kidney Disease More Likely to Occur in People with Type 1 Diabetes

01.27.2022 04:13 AM

Almost 50 percent of the adults in the United States are found to be suffering from obesity, a chronic progressive condition characterized by a person having excessive body fat.

Weight Loss Among Obese Women Before Infertility Treatment Didn't Help With Healthy Births

01.19.2022 02:51 AM

A new study reveals that pre-conception weight loss may not help women with obesity and unexplained fertility deliver a healthy birth.

New Treatment for Overeating Considers Psychological Characteristics, Mental Health Of Those With Morbid Obesity

01.09.2022 23:21 PM

New research recently discovered that at present, the recommendation given to obese patients engaged in overeating is to "eat less and nutritious food," not to mention, spend more time exercising.

No Sugar For Kids Under 2 Years Old: Nutritional Epidemiologist Explains Why

01.07.2022 20:16 PM

Nutritional epidemiologist Lisa Bodnar discusses why kids below two years old should not be given foods rich in added sugar, pointing out its ill effects on their health.

COVID-19 Pandemic May Affect Neurodevelopment of Infants, Kidney Scarring, and Weight Loss Treatment

01.06.2022 00:23 AM

A new set of studies were conducted to find the impacts of the pandemic and COVID-19 to the brain development of infants, kidney complications, and severity of the infection after weight loss treatment.

Obese Patients Who Received Weight Loss Treatments Found with Lower Risks of Developing Severe COVID-19

12.29.2021 23:57 PM

A new study affirms that weight loss surgery prior to being infected with COVID-19 could protect patients who are diagnosed with obesity.

Dental Magnetic Wear is the First Weight Loss Device That Controls Diet to Help Fight Global Obesity

12.27.2021 22:33 PM

Scientists have developed the world's first weight loss device that only allows the wearer to open their mouth slightly and restrict them to a liquid diet.

Overweight Children Have Higher Rates of Arterial Stiffness; Childhood Obesity Increases Risk of Heart Problems and Type 2 Diabetes

12.15.2021 22:20 PM

A new study suggests that cardiovascular disease and even type 2 diabetes could manifest in overweight children.

Link Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease Found; Research Shows How Inflammation May Trigger a Cell Breakdown

11.16.2021 00:41 AM

A new University of Buffalo study recently showed how obesity may be associated with gum disease, specifically periodontal disease.

Weight Loss Remedy: Scientists May Have Found an Effective Approach to Fight Obesity

11.04.2021 00:57 AM

Scientists have found an approach of safely emulating the weight-loss benefits of a particular plant compound that, amidst its hazardous side effects, hold crucial answers to developing obesity treatments.

Is Yoga an Effective Exercise for Weight Loss? Studies Confirm

11.02.2021 04:04 AM

Numerous studies show that yoga is indeed an effective exercise for weight loss. Yoga is gaining more popularity not just because it is convenient to many but also with the health benefits it could efficiently provide.

Weight-Neutral Approach to Exercise Is Better Than Shedding Pounds, Study Suggests

10.19.2021 23:50 PM

A new study reveals that the benefits of exercise outweigh the benefits of weight loss in terms of improving long-term health.

Obesity in COVID-19 Patients: Study Links the Condition to Longer ICU Stay, Increased Risk of Death

10.16.2021 21:36 PM

Research recently showed a link between obesity in COVID-19 patients and a longer time of stay in the intensive care unit.

Is Intermittent Fasting Good for Weight Loss? Study Shows Timing Is Key to Make It Realistic, Sustainable, Effective

10.10.2021 22:41 PM

Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world's most popular fitness trends that people use to lose weight and improve their health. Here's how to make IF a more realistic, sustainable, and effective approach for weight loss.

Why Do I Feel Hungry All the Time? New Study Explains Obesity, Eating Behavior, Physical Activity During Lockdowns

09.20.2021 07:56 AM

Throughout COVID-19 lockdowns, people's lifestyles have drastically changed, such as always feeling hungry or feeling that they are not eating enough which is a sign of issues that should be addressed.

Maternal BMI and Pregnancy: Obesity During Pregnancy Causes High Risk of Fatty Liver Disease and Mental Disorder to Children

07.27.2021 06:30 AM

Separate studies confirm the possibility that a woman's obesity during pregnancy affects the health of her children.