The link between obesity and food is undeniable, however the nature of this causal effect has often been disputed. The prevailing belief that obesity is caused by overeating
Asthmatic children are less likely to respond to inhaled steroid medication if they are overweight or obese, and this leads to more frequent asthma attacks, according to research
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The pandemic is pushing more people to seek treatment for obesity, Novo Nordisk’s top boss said on Thursday, referring to strong sales of the newly
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) finds evidence that structures called inflammasomes (a part of the innate immune system that
A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate compared with fertility treatments, according to a study presented virtually at
The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to over 119 million confirmed cases and over
Coronavirus: New strain 'significantly more risky' says expert CORONAVIRUS is an indiscriminate threat – it can seriously affect anyone of any age. However, researchers have found a strong
In England, 63% of men and women live with obesity or are overweight. Although the government has recognized obesity to be a significant health challenge that needs to
