Overweight

A study found: This is the age range in which excess weight will affect health in the future

Not only how much weight is gained, but when and for how long one lives with it. A new study shows that weight gain at a young age is the most dangerous and increases the risk of premature mortality.

It is weight gain at a young age, already in the 20s, that carries the highest risk
Studies show that fatigue impairs the brain’s ability to make good nutritional decisions

Less sleep and the truth behind weight gain and daylight saving time

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.

Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven

Childhood obesity

New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse


5 signs that your weight gain is linked to a thyroid problem

Gradual weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss may indicate hypothyroidism — a common condition that is easy to diagnose and can be balanced with appropriate treatment.

The weight gain is not always dramatic or rapid. Sometimes it involves a few kilograms that accumulate slowly but hardly respond to diet or physical activity

Four daily habits that cause the body to store more dangerous fat

Fat in the body is not a recommended thing, but there is one type of fat that is truly dangerous. What leads to its accumulation and how can it be reduced?

Four habits that increase dangerous fat

Children with obesity can be metabolically healthy when liver fat remains low, study shows

Tel Aviv University researchers show that diet quality can protect obese teens from illness even without reducing how much they eat.

Metabolic and Dietary Profiles in Adolescents with Obesity

What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be used for a variety of other conditions, such as Alzheimer's, alcohol addiction, and liver disease.

 Boxes with the popular weight loss injection drug, Wegovy.

Using weight-loss injections? Five things you must know from the new guidelines

Weight-loss injections using GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a natural hormone in the body that suppresses appetite, slows digestion, and promotes a lasting feeling of fullness.

  5 months into the war: half of the Israelis gained up to 5 kg in weight

Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows

Study of 28,500 Americans finds men and those overweight may be especially vulnerable to negative effects of restrictive eating due to lack of essential nutrients.

 Overweight men more prone to depression from restrictive diets, new research shows.

Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds

A study in Nutrients finds regular mango intake boosts insulin sensitivity and fights inflammation in overweight or obese adults.

 Daily mango consumption improves insulin sensitivity in overweight adults, study finds.

Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias - opinion

Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.

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How can you control weight gain during menopause?

Hormonal changes significantly affect weight during menopause, especially for women. How can we deal with their impact on the body and health? Dr. Maya Rozman explains.

 How to Go Through Menopause Without Gaining Weight?

World's fattest cat Kroshik dies after weight loss camp

Vets found cancerous tumors hidden under the cat's layers of fat, causing his speedy deterioration.

 Fat cat. Image by Yukari*, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.