Yes, you can hit a weight loss plateau — even on drugs like Wegovy
It’s inevitable. Eventually, with a weight loss goal of more than a few pounds, the dieter hits a plateau. The body seems to balk at more weight loss. It even…
Children undergoing bariatric surgery keep the weight off for over 10 years
HOUSTON — Weight loss surgery can sound extreme for a child. However, researchers have found that such a procedure can have long-lasting benefits as they reach adulthood. Researchers in Texas…
Taking Diabetes Drug Metformin While Pregnant May Impact Child’s Brain Development
NUTHETAL, Germany — Metformin is one of the most common and wildly used drugs by people with diabetes and prediabetes. However, a concerning new study finds taking metformin during pregnancy…
Dad bods may lead to Alzheimer’s disease for certain men
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Could a “dad bod” lead to dementia? It’s common to see a bit more fat around the waistline during middle age, but researchers from Rutgers University say…
Sleep deprivation linked to health issues like obesity and cognitive decline
It’s normal to sometimes have trouble falling asleep at night, but if you can’t sleep well three days a week or your sleep problems persist for one month or longer,…
Time to lose those pounds: Study find that EXCESS WEIGHT increases risk for 18 cancers
Being overweight or obese during early adulthood – between the ages of 18 and 40 – could be linked with up to 18 cancers, according to researchers at the World…
Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging
Obesity is linked to serious health problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. But a study has found that, on top of these conditions, obesity in…
At least 75% of American teenagers are NOT getting enough daily exercise, warn researchers
Exercising regularly is important for your overall health because it helps you maintain a healthy weight. But a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescence reveals that three in…
Study reveals insufficient sleep linked to increase in unhealthy abdominal fat
Not getting enough sleep can make you feel grumpy and tired the next day. But did you know that insufficient sleep can also cause an increase in belly fat? According…
On sleep and binge-eating: Sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) associated with obesity, explain health experts
Sleep-eating, also known as sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), involves episodes of compulsive eating while in a state of sleep. And as is the case with other eating disorders, SRED can…
