Obesity

Molecule Boosts Fat Burning

ObesityJuly 6, 2022

A research team at the University of Bonn has identified a key molecule named inosine that is capable of burning fat.

Avocados Change Belly Fat Distribution in Women

NutritionSeptember 4, 2021

An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, reports a new study from the University of Illinois.

Intermittent Fasting ‘No Magic Bullet for Weight Loss’

Health & MedicineJune 19, 2021

A new study challenges intermittent fasting, also known as alternate day fasting or the '5:2', as an effective way to lose weight.

Lifestyle Program Improves Fertility for Women with Obesity

Social & LifeStyleApril 4, 2021

Obesity related infertility in women of childbearing age can be prevented by a specialized lifestyle intervention called Fit-For-Fertility program reports.

Obesity Treatment: Drug Found Effective to Reduce Weight

Health & MedicineMarch 3, 2021

Semaglutide, an injectable drug offers a nonsurgical way to treat obesity. It could help over 70 million adults in the US who struggle with weight gains.

Low-quality Diet During Pregnancy May Be Associated with Late-childhood Obesity and Excess Body Fat

Health & MedicineFebruary 23, 2021

Eating a low quality diet during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children.

Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis

ObesityDecember 29, 2020

One of the world's most prevalent health problems today is obesity. This growing trend has surpassed smoking as the leading preventable cause of premature...

ObesitySeptember 22, 2020

Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat, a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, or a weight...

Body Mass Index (BMI) Is a Risk Factor for Developing Severity in SARS-CoV-2 Infected Patients

Covid-19August 14, 2020

This meta-analysis found that severe Covid-19 patients had a higher body mass index (BMI) compared to non-severe patients. Also, obese COVID-19 infected patients are more likely to require ICU care than normal healthy patients.