It sounds simple, but the obesity crisis may be one of the most complicated medical problems humans have ever faced. Understanding why we gain weight in the first place may be the key to reclaiming our collective health.
This cross-sectional study examines the number of vacation days taken per year and the magnitude of physician work while on vacation and their association with…
Should we be comfortable with the present limited scale of obesity care that makes it a luxury few people can access?
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity. The study provides new insight into the…
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the relative effectiveness of different dietary macronutrient patterns on changes in resting energy expenditure (REE) in…
Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to a study published May 1,…
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity. The study provides new insight into the…
Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if…
Researchers have identified significant and specific variations in the microbial universe of the small intestine in overweight or obese adults compared with normal-weight peers.
RAND researchers have analyzed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—the sweeping health care reform sometimes known as “Obamacare”—from many different angles. Here’s what they’ve…
Amgen said that it will no longer develop an early-stage obesity pill, and will instead focus on an injectable candidate that’s seen as a potential…
