Reducing endocannabinoid system’s activity may help protect the kidney health of individuals with obesity
A new study provides insights on the mechanisms behind the development of kidney damage due to obesity. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal…
Energy Dense Foods May Increase Cancer Risk Regardless of Obesity Status
A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals a link between high dietary energy density in food and obesity-related cancer in normal…
Fat Shaming in the Doctor’s Office Can Be Mentally and Physically Harmful
Health care providers may offer weight loss advice in place of medical treatment, researchers say
Gaining weight between pregnancies boosts diabetes risk
The risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases with weight gain between pregnancies, according to a Norwegian study.
Gaining a few pounds may increase long-term heart failure risk
Gaining even a little weight over time may alter the structure and function of heart muscle, affecting long-term risk of heart failure, according to new research in Journal…