“It’s been known for a long time that obesity causes uncontrolled inflammation, but no one knew the mechanism behind it. ‌Our ...

Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of ...

A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk.

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Weight problems and high blood pressure are not just warning signals but direct triggers of dementia. A new study has just ...

Genetic causes of obesity include monogenic, polygenic, and syndromic obesity. You may have a mutation in one or more genes that may cause early-onset obesity or affect hunger cues. Nearly 42% of ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement in Circulation about socioeconomic and structural ...

OBESITY is a direct cause of dementia, say scientists. Flab has for years been known to be a risk for brain damage but research now shows many cases of vascular dementia might be a direct result ...

Obesity is contributing to a record proportion of deaths among pregnant women, the Royal College of Physicians has warned.

From early diabetes to anxiety and body shaming, the long-term impact of childhood obesity can be devastating. Bariatric ...

As doctors learn why GLP-1s don't work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of ...