Study Finds Link Between Obesity and Childhood Abuse, Socioeconomic Background

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.27.2020 06:00 AM

This finding proposes that improving child welfare, like by rising prevention measures for abuse, will also reduce obesity when they grow up.

Researchers Discover Hormone That Can Curb Appetite and Help Deal With Obesity

11.25.2020 17:00 PM

Lipocalin-2 or LCN2, a type of hormone, could be used as a possible treatment in individuals with obesity whose natural indications for feeling full are no longer working.

High Protein Diet Is a Promising Strategy to Fight Obesity Emergency

11.19.2020 23:30 PM

Obesity is considered a chronic illness affecting more than one billion adults and several million children worldwide.

Experts May Have Cracked The Cause of Obesity Worldwide

11.19.2020 16:00 PM

Patients who have obesity are at increased risk of developing problems. Obesity is a disease that includes getting extra body fat which raises the likelihood of other health conditions.

Pandemic Reveals Realtime Effects of Obesity To The Body

11.09.2020 18:00 PM

Obesity does not only cause harm in the long run, but it also has real-time adverse effects on the body.

Front-of-Packaging Labels Encourages Healther Diets and Better Nutrition

11.06.2020 08:30 AM

Researchers promote the use of a front-of-packaging labeling system to battle worldwide obesity. Can food packaging affect product nutrition quality? Researchers from several universities across the United States attempt to answer this question by analyzing nutrition labels of packaged food.

A MicroRNA Region Gives Insight on Lactose Intolerance and Metabolic Diseases

10.24.2020 12:00 PM

For years, researchers have been looking for specific genes associated with obesity. Instead, they found non-coding RNA called microRNA which is linked to metabolic disease and digestion of milk.

First Global Survey Reveals the Effect of Lockdown on People with Obesity

10.23.2020 22:00 PM

Since the pandemic, researchers have reported how people's mental and physical health has declined during the lockdown and home quarantine. The first global survey analyzes these aspects in greater detail, especially for people with obesity.

Health Issues Such as Obesity Are Due To the "Mismatched" Theory of Evolution and Diets

10.22.2020 17:00 PM

Globally, there has been a dramatic increase in carb-rich and processed food associated with urbanization. Researchers study the mismatch theory between adapting new diets compared to sticking to what our ancestors ate.

Fructose Intake Could Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

09.24.2020 00:07 AM

Up to date, there has not been effective treatment for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. With researchers discovering how fructose metabilsm affects neuronal function, it may help develop preventive measures of risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Poor Sleep Quality May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

09.15.2020 08:50 AM

Scientists link weight gain to poor sleep quality in a new study where people used trackers for up to two years. The study adds more evidence of the health risks associated with poor sleep quality.

The Eatwell Guide Can Help Fight Obesity & Reduce Environmental Footprints

08.29.2020 08:40 AM

Research on the Eatwell Guide reveals that it is beneficial for overall health and is eco-friendly. Better adherence to guidelines could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the UK.

Not All Vegetarian Diets Are Healthy for Those With Obesity

08.28.2020 09:10 AM

Greek researchers determined that obese people turning to vegetarianism is not always a healthier option. It would be better to plan an overall healthier lifestyle and know what foods would help improve health.

Fighting Obesity is Not About Cutting Calories

08.05.2020 09:10 AM

Why do obese people struggle to lose weight? Stigmas against obesity caused Canada to update their guidelines so that obesity treatment will no longer shame people but rather focus on the roots of the chronic illness.

Over-Eating Pizza Can Be Good for You, Under the Right Conditions

07.28.2020 09:00 AM

Overeating causes various problems from diabetes to heart disease. However, in a pizza study, researchers discovered that when a healthy person over-indulges occasionally, the body is able to cope up with the extra calories.

Study Says Having A Dad Bod Might Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Father, Here's How to Get Rid of That Beer Belly

07.15.2020 06:04 AM

Are you planning to be a father soon or in the future? Better shape up and cut those pounds as research finds that obese men are likely to produce babies. Read the full article to learn more.

America Versus England – Who is Healthier?

07.13.2020 22:45 PM

Medical experts have compared the health of middle-aged adults in America versus England, discovering that low income is actually a public health emergency. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has revealed the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Battles Obesity by Ordering a Nationwide Diet

06.29.2020 05:09 AM

Boris Johnson and health experts are saying that the best time to get fit and healthy is during the pandemic, to fight off both obesity and the major risk factors leading the death by COVID-19.

Goodbye Obesity: Scientists Identified a Fat-burning Molecule That Does Not Alter Food Intake

06.09.2020 06:20 AM

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose weight without exerting any extra effort? This might soon be possible as new research reveals that scientists from Virginia Tech have identified a molecule that could reduce body fat without affecting food intake.

Reduced Parental Pressure on Children to Eat Meals Lessens Risks of Obesity and Leads to Healthier Lifelong Eating Behaviors

05.12.2020 05:57 AM

A 'positive eating environment' on children encourages them to take ownership of their eating decisions and help them decide on developing eating patterns linked to a healthy weight for a lifetime.

Scientists Found A Way to Disable a Gene Responsible For Obesity: Worry About Getting Too Fat No More?

05.06.2020 05:04 AM

Despite being fed high-fat diets, a study reveals that by blocking macrophages or inflammatory cells, low-grade inflammation related to obesity could also be controlled. Click the link above to learn more.