Are antibiotics a recipe for obesity in childhood?
Researchers found that four-year-olds who'd received more than nine antibiotic prescriptions were twice as likely to be obese as their peers with no antibiotic exposure.
View Article5 ways to choose a diet that is right for you
If you make a conscious decision to achieve a healthier weight, you will need to choose a diet that is right for you.
View ArticleWeight-loss surgery works, no matter how long patient was obese
Bariatric surgery isn't any less effective for people who have been obese for a long time.
View ArticleBlood vessels of obese teens age prematurely
An expert says that obesity in teenagers needs to be treated vigorously because it has the same increased risk for premature ageing of the blood vessels as diabetes.
View ArticleStay-at-home orders could mean more obese kids
Researchers warn that if school closures continue to the end of 2020, the childhood obesity rate in the US might further increase by over two percent.
View ArticleMiddle-age obesity linked to higher odds for dementia
'What's really interesting is the possibility that living more healthfully can reduce dementia risk.'
View ArticleMedication might be the reason behind postmenopausal weight gain
A new study found that certain common medications prescribed for postmenopausal women could contribute to weight gain.
View ArticleHow South African food companies go about shaping public health policy in...
Some of the tactics used are simlar to those used by tobacco companies around the world to counter public health policies.
View ArticleCanada moves away from weight to classify obesity
Canada is changing their clinical guideline to exclude BMI from diagnosing obesity.
View ArticleDon't wait to lose weight: Shedding obesity in youth extends life
Losing weight before middle age arrives can help prevent early death, a new study shows.
View ArticleThe immune system's response to Covid-19 may be altered by obesity
There is now even more evidence demonstrating the link between obesity and Covid-19 severity.
View ArticleRisk of severe Covid-19 high for obese people, regardless of other factors
A Brazilian meta-analysis looked at obesity prevalence in severe Covid-19 cases.
View ArticleLosing some TV ads might reduce childhood obesity
Researchers found that measures with the potential to reduce exposure to less-healthy food advertising on TV could make a meaningful contribution to reducing childhood obesity.
View ArticleWATCH | Parents warned over rise in children developing eating disorders...
Parents are urged to look out for signs of eating disorders in their children.
View ArticleDo you often find yourself choosing cold rather than hot foods? You might end...
When buying a snack or a meal, consider the food temperature before making your purchase.
View ArticleObesity linked to heavy periods and impaired womb repair
New research may help healthcare practitioners develop a treatment regime suitable for women who are obese and have heavy periods.
View ArticleSweet surrender: 'Sugar tax' pays off as SA cuts down on sugary cold drinks -...
The implementation of the health promotion levy in 2018 resulted in consumers reducing their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
View ArticleSouth Africa must ban sugary drinks sales in schools. Self regulation is failing
In 2017, Coca-Cola SA voluntarily announced that it would stop supplying sugary beverages to primary school outlets to play an active role in addressing childhood obesity.
View ArticleSmoking, obesity, and psychological disorders in teens may cause faster...
Smoking, obesity, and psychological disorders during adolescence were found to accelerate ageing later on in a group of people who were followed for decades.
View ArticleElon Musk said his Neuralink brain chip could help treat morbid obesity....
"I don't think it is any more implausible than other claims for the potential of neurotechnology," one scientist told Insider.
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