For Migraine Sufferers with Obesity, Losing Weight Can Decrease Headaches
For migraine sufferers with obesity, losing weight can decrease headaches and improve quality of life, researchers from Italy and the United States report. The results of their meta-analysis…
Being Overweight May Be Linked to Better Survival from Stroke
It may seem counterintuitive, but having some extra body fat may be linked to an increased chance of surviving a stroke, according to a preliminary study that…
Obesity in young women may set the stage for heart complications during and after pregnancy
Even in young women, obesity may potentially lead to heart complications during and after pregnancy, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences…
Caffeine affects food intake at breakfast, but its effect is limited and transient
Findings of a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics do not support the use of caffeine as an appetite suppressant or…
Weight Loss Surgery May Affect the Risk of Cancer
A new analysis published in the BJS(British Journal of Surgery) indicates that weight loss surgery may affect an individual’s risk of developing cancer.