Human-Made Objects Now Outweigh Life On Earth

Medicine & Technology Dec 10, 2020

Israeli researchers have recently calculated that objects made by humans are now weighing more than every living thing on Earth.

Age Doesn't Matter When It Comes to Losing Weight

Nov 24, 2020

A new study reveals that obese patients whose age is over 60 can still successfully lose weight using only lifestyle changes.

Being Overweight Worsens Asthma Symptoms, New Study Finds

Oct 19, 2019

Obesity has long been linked to worsening respiratory illnesses. However, it's the first time it has been seen as the direct cause of asthma-related illnesses.

Research Team Discovers Maximum Weight Children Must Carry in School Backpacks

Jul 03, 2019

Schoolchildren who use backpacks should avoid carrying loads greater than 10 percent of their body weight

Early Teenage Weight Gain Could Result Increase Stroke Risks Upon Reaching Adulthood, Study Reveals

Jul 01, 2017

Researchers reveal the association between teenage weight gain and the increased risk of stroke in a study.

Overweight, Underweight People Have Higher Risks Of Migraine Than Those With Normal Weight

Apr 14, 2017

A study found out that overweight and underweight people have an increased risk of migraine. Find out more here.

Fatherhood makes men gain more weight

Jul 28, 2015

Guys tend to gain more weight when they become fathers, a study reveals.

Can Fructose Make You Eat More? A Sugary Debate

May 05, 2015

When it comes to the sugars that we eat, would you believe that our bodies may respond more positively to some rather than others? It’s a pretty simple assumption that our bodies may respond differently to each sugar we ingest, but it turns out that the physiological responses and mental associations made are far more complex than even researchers in neurobiology could have ever assumed. In a new study published this week in the journal PNAS, researchers with the University of Southern California investigated appetite responses and food choices with regards to ingestion of fructose versus glucose. And what the researchers found was that fructose was far more likely to be dangerous to your diet.

Strict Pollution Regulations Around Beijing Olympics Produced Bigger Babies

Apr 29, 2015

Thanks to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China may find another generation of star athletes on its hand. No, it’s not thanks to the facilities or the experience of bringing together the world’s best athletes in its large port-city—rather it has everything to do with the pollution around the event. Researchers are aware of the fact that high levels of air pollution can significantly impact fetal growth and development, and when it comes to air pollution few nations are quite as bad as China. But with the arrival of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and mandates reducing pollution levels courtesy of the Chinese government, researchers were given the perfect setup for a case study. And what they happened to find is that children born from mothers pregnant during the games had higher birth weights than those born before or after the games.

Scientists Have Finally Determined the Weight of Famed Stegosaurus

Mar 06, 2015

Scientists, using a new 3-D scanning technique, have finally been able to make a reasonable estimate of the weight of the world's most famous Stegosaurus, Sophie.

Obesity Takes Away 8 Years of One's Life, But Causes Health Problems For Decades

Dec 06, 2014

Researchers from McGill University found that obesity can shorten one's life expectancy by up to eight years for those who are very obese. The number of years that could be slashed in one's life depends on the severity of the person's obesity, according to the study. Aside from this, obesity is also linked to poor health, with constant illnesses within almost 20 years; this is attributed to diseases caused by obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Weight Loss Surgery Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Nov 04, 2014

A recent study found that weight loss surgery reduced risk of developing type 2 Diabetes by 80 per cent