Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...

A more comprehensive multiethnic genetic risk score strongly predicted new cases of type 2 diabetes, including for people ...

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite ...

Dementia cases are rising, but early action, healthy habits, and focused health policies can help reduce its impact, ...

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person's risk of stroke, heart failure and even ...

The short answer is yes, PCOS has a complex genetic predisposition. However, lifestyle and environmental factors also play a ...

It raises questions about the distinct effects of acquired and hereditary obesity on cancer risk, the influence of aging on these effects, and the potential vicious cycle between worsening obesity ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is ...

It raises questions about the distinct effects of acquired and hereditary obesity on cancer risk, the influence of aging on these effects, and the potential vicious cycle between worsening obesity ...