The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

A lot is being spoken about weight loss these days. Obesity is spreading like an epidemic and health experts are worried about the early onset of obesity in populations across the world. While physical activity and movement plays a key role in weight management, diet plays a crucial role too.

The ultramarathon runner is set to run a 3,000km mountainous trail which spans the length of New Zealand

Novo Nordisk slashed prices on its GLP-1 obesity drugs as it launches NovoCare to gain compounded GLP-1 users as the compounding labs face deadlines to cease.

Dog that are constantly hungry may share the same gene as humans who are more likely to be obese

Prolonged sitting is equivalent to physical inactivity and its health consequences has been a primary concern of health experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised to engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week to give the body the minimum amount of movement and activity. Lack of physical…

Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless. But when she hears the word “biscuit”, her entire demeanour changes. Ears pricked, she’s immediately at her owner’s feet, gazing adoringly, sitting, even woofing on command.

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually.

Obesity is among the leading risk factors for the development and worsening of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition with intermittent nighttime breathing cessation. As an individual gains weight, particularly in the upper airway and neck, fat buildup causes the airway to tighten. The airway is also more prone to…

Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic

Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate, bringing with it a hidden but serious health concern—Pediatric Fatty Liver Disease (PFLD), now recognized as Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Too frequently underdiagnosed, this disease can quietly advance to advanced liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver failure if not treated.