Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study.

Lives lost to obesity-related heart disease have nearly tripled over the past twenty years, a new study reports.

Obesity in Scotland has reached record levels, with almost a third of adults classified as being so overweight they met the ...

Diabetes and obesity are lifestyle conditions that cause significant metabolic disturbances. If not managed, they can be precursors to serious ailments including, cardiovascular, kidney & liver ...

Obesity is a chronic health condition that can lead to the development of other conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Childhood maltreatment — especially physical abuse and neglect — was associated with increased risks for adulthood obesity and type 2 diabetes.

New research shows adolescents also are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy ...

Two thirds were women. The majority were aged 20-30 years (49.45%) or 31-40 years (27.47%). Overall, 73.63% reported having ...

Since semaglutide was approved by the FDA for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy in 2021, GLP-1 medications—originally ...

People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.

MASLD diagnosis was associated with an increased risk for youth-onset type 2 diabetes among pediatric patients with obesity.

Semaglutide offers a multifaceted approach to type 2 diabetes treatment, enhancing insulin release and reducing blood sugar ...