Articles tagged with #obesity

The UK government has made a bold move to combat the growing issue of childhood obesity by introducing a ban on junk food advertisements on television and online platforms. The new regulations, which came into force on January 1st, 2024, will prohibit companies from advertising unhealthy foods to mi...

The study, led by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), analyzed data from over 10,000 adults participating in the NHANES from 2015 to 2016. The researchers used a new definition of obesity, which takes into account the percentage of body fat rather than just weight or b...

For years, people struggling with obesity have been looking for effective and convenient ways to manage their weight. The pharmaceutical industry has been working tirelessly to develop new treatments that can safely and efficiently help individuals achieve a healthier weight. Recently, the US FDA ha...

The weight loss jabs, also known as semaglutide, have been approved for use in the treatment of obesity and have shown significant results in clinical trials. However, the long-term effects of the treatment, particularly when users stop taking it, remain unclear. According to a recent report by the ...

The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. For years, scientists have been studying the intricate relationships between these microorganisms and our overall health. A recent study by researchers at Harvard University has shed new light on the role...

Researchers from a leading American university have made a startling discovery, linking America's favourite cooking oil to a significant increase in obesity rates. The study, which involved a comprehensive analysis of data from over 10,000 participants, found a strong correlation between the consump...