Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.

Obesity Stories

How Gastric Bypass Surgery Changes The Way Your Stomach Works

Gastric bypass surgery helps obese individuals lose weight by changing the size of the stomach and how it functions.
Rap1 Gene Could Be Potential Target To Treat Obesity

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that could potentially be used as a target to treat obesity after a study on mice models.
Certain Genes, Lifestyle Factors Increase Obesity Risk

According to new research, obesity-related genes appeared to interact with environmental factors — more so, when those with such genes had poor socioeconomic background — and increase the risk of obesity.
Are There Actually 6 Tastes? Top 20 Healthy Starches To Try

Scientists say they've discovered a sixth taste: starch.
Weight Loss Drug Lorcaserin’s Effect On Brain Revealed

The paper by scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston was published Monday in the journal of American Diabetes Association.
Study Links Obesity To Increased Ischemic Stroke Risk In Women

The research also found that overweight or obese women had decreased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
Should BMI Charts Be Adjusted According To Your Race?

Depending on your race, a healthy BMI range may differ.
Children Born By C-Section At Higher Risk Of Obesity

The study, which was published Tuesday in JAMA Pediatrics, also added that the risk of obesity could persist through adulthood.
A Starbucks Barista's Secret: Get A Low Calorie PSL

A former barista reveals how insiders enjoy the coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte flavor without sacrificing diet and calorie-counting.
Celebrate National Yoga Month With 10 Instagram Stars

This September, National Yoga Month, follow these 10 Instagram influencers to get motivated.
5 Ways To Stay Fit In The ‘Fat Months’ Of Fall

These 5 weight loss hacks will help you stave off seasonal weight gain in the fall.
Bariatric Surgery Brings Permanent Weight Loss

New research finds long term weight loss success is more than possible — so long as you’re able to go under the knife.

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