Environmental Toxicants Contribute to Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Bhavana Kunkalikar via News-Medical – In a recent study published in the Current Opinion in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the impact of environmental toxicants and brown…
How Might Ginger Help with Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Ginger has…
Omega-3s May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Obesity
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Considered to be among the healthiest fats to consume, omega-3s benefits include those related to heart health, mental illnesses,…
What Are the Recommendations to Prevent Obesity in Midlife Women?
Pooja Toshniwal Paharia via News-Medical – In a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers developed recommendations for counseling non-obese 40 to 60-year-old women…
New Study Shows Weight-Loss Surgery Significantly Cut Risk of Severe Complications From COVID-19 in Patients with Obesity
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) via Newswise – NEWBERRY, FL – Dec. 29, 2021 – Adults with obesity who had weight-loss surgery and achieved…
New Finding Offers Promise in Researching Depression Together With Obesity
University of Illinois Chicago via Newswise – Is problem-solving therapy effective in treating individuals who have both depression and obesity? Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have…
Overweight or Obesity Amplifies Harmful Effects of Alcohol on the Liver
University of Sydney via News-Medical – Led by the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, the study looked at medical data from nearly half a million…
More Belly Weight Increases Danger of Heart Disease Even if BMI Does Not Indicate Obesity
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, April 22, 2021 — People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body’s mid-section and organs have an…
Obesity Hits New Milestone Largely Due to Sugar Consumption
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – More than 42% of US adults are now obese, making it the first time in history the national rate has…
Why Is Obesity So Common in COVID-19 Patients?
Pennington Biomedical Research Center via Newswise – A hormone that connects the body’s metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for…
Obesogenic Exposure: Top 7 Obesogens that Lead to Weight Gain & Obesity
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – We all know that poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute greatly to the obesity problem in the United…
Obesity Puts Younger People at Risk for Severe COVID-19
Dr. Don Colbert – While young age seems to be somewhat protective for severe COVID-19, one factor may significantly change the risk and outcome for young…
U of L Researchers Describe Possible Mechanism for Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer
University of Louisville via EurekAlert – Researchers publish theory that specific protein from adipose tissue promotes breast cancer development. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It is widely…
Study Uncovers a Link Between Dopamine and Our Biological Clocks that Can Lead to Snacking, Overeating and Obesity
University of Virginia via Newswise – “…We’re learning that when we eat is just as important as how much we eat. A calorie is not…
Strong Beers That Contain Gut-Friendly Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News Medical-Net – Drinking a strong type of beer, particularly a Belgian one, can help combat obesity, promote a…