Exposure to violence has now been linked to obesity
A new study at Duke University has found higher rates of obesity in children exposed to violence. Obesity is a growing pandemic across the globe, particularly...
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Obesity in children linked to onset of hip diseases
Approximately one in 500 children is diagnosed with a hip deformity, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most prevalent among them. SCFE causes limitations...
Mouse studies reveal that brown fat could be the key to understanding obesity and type 2 diabetes
Excess fat on the body is usually an undesired trait. While it may not look appealing, your body is simply storing the extra calories you are...
Eating more plant-based foods decreases obesity risk
As we get older, staying fit becomes increasingly challenging. One way to manage your weight is by eating a healthy diet that provides us with an...
Early risers have decreased risk of obesity: Study
New research out of Finland suggests that early risers may be healthier than night owls and have a lower risk of obesity. The study was led...
Fatty liver and abdominal obesity independently linked to snacking on high-fat and high-sugar foods: Study
Fatty liver and abdominal obesity are independently linked to snacking on high-fat and high-sugar foods. Obesity is a growing problem, according to the World Health Organization,...
The one thing putting your liver at risk (HINT: It’s not alcohol)
Many of us still believe that alcohol, and alcohol alone, is the real threat to our livers. However, alcoholic fatty liver disease is slowly declining and...
People with narcolepsy are prone to weight gain, often overweight
People with narcolepsy are prone to weight gain and are often overweight. Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive sleepiness, but the new findings suggest it can also...
Saturated fat linked to liver disease in obese people
The incidence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is on the rise. About 15 years ago only 4% of liver transplant patients were NASH patients. Today, that number...
Obesity may be curbed by gradually reducing sugar content in beverages
Gradually curbing sugar levels in beverages could be an effective means in combating obesity according to new findings. Researchers calculated what would occur if sugar was...