Overweight

New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse

A new American study: Negative or traumatic childhood experiences increase the risk of obesity in children, while the presence of a supportive adult in their lives may reduce these risks.

Childhood obesity
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

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

Four habits that increase dangerous fat

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

Metabolic and Dietary Profiles in Adolescents with Obesity

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


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.

Testogen Reviews: Does This Natural Testosterone Booster Live to Its Hype in 2024?

In this Testogen review, we explore the ingredients, costs, benefits and potential side effects of the testosterone booster so you can decide if it’s right for you.


Is there such a thing as a 'shortcut' in weight loss? - opinion

The writer discusses if there is such a thing as a "shortcut" in weight loss and that every method has its drawbacks.

 Weight loss injections: Reducing sugar and increasing satiety.

Quarter of Israelis will be overweight by 2030 - especially the economically deprived

The Knesset Health Committee will soon hold a roundtable discussion of the issue with experts from the Ministries of Health, Labor and Social Welfare, and Education.

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