A study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with
Lifestyle changes in pregnant women linked to epigenetic alterations in babies
Pediatric dietary mobile game improved children’s short-term food choices
Rates of overweight and obesity in children are rising around the world, with serious long-term consequences for health and health
Alcohol, calories, and obesity: Could labelling make a difference?
Mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic drinks could possibly address both alcohol consumption and obesity. An analysis published in Obesity Reviews
What is Mitohormesis?
Mitohormesis is a process wherein reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by mitochondria at a low concentration act as signaling molecules
I am in recovery for a restrictive eating disorder. At treatment a year and a half ago, they made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months. Now I am considered borderline obese based on my BMI. I want to lose weight, but don’t want to trigger myself. Help?
The “BMI” which stands for Body Mass Index is a public health tool that is used to assess population health,
Why people with obesity are more prone to Covid-19: Treat the root cause
People with obesity who contract Covid-19 are 48% more likely to die, 74% more likely to be needing an ICU,
The Duration of Obesity Can Raise a Person’s Risk of Disease
It’s no secret that obesity carries major risks to long-term health. Now, new research shows that the duration of one’s
Assessing risk of heart disease no different for individuals with obesity
The standard approach of assessing long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) works just as well for patients who are
Vitamin D deficiency leads to obesity, stunted growth in zebrafish
Using a zebrafish model, researchers from North Carolina State University have found that vitamin D deficiency during early development can
New guidelines aim to reduce obesity stigma in health care
The 2019 report from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam focused on addressing different forms of stigma. Included