By Mira Cheng, CNN More than 47% of adults in the United States have hypertension, defined as blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg. Erdark/E+/Getty ImagesCNNThe drug tirzepatide — sold under the brand names Zepbound for obesity and Mounjaro for diabetes — significantly lowered the blood pressure of adults with overweight or obesity who took it for...
by Robin Foster Loneliness can be a killer, but it can be particularly deadly for obese people, who are markedly more likely to experience social isolation. Fortunately, a new study shows that addressing it may lower the risk of health complications and early death for these folks. “To date, dietary and lifestyle factors are the...
TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY IMAGE: PROF. YFTACH GEPNER CREDIT: TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought. The researchers recommend equipping clinics with devices for measuring body fat percentage and ultimately turning this index into the gold standard of obesity (to...
by Anglia Ruskin University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Men who suffer sensory loss, particularly hearing loss, are more likely to be physically inactive and obese than women, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Public Health. Researchers analyzed data from more than 23,000 Spanish adults, and examined associations with physical inactivity and obesity...
By Rich Haridy | October 20, 2019 A novel study has for the first time detected significant accumulations of fatty tissue in airway walls of obese and overweight people. The new research suggests these fat accumulations could explain why overweight individuals are at higher risk of respiratory disease and asthma. “Being overweight or obese has already been linked to having asthma or having worse asthma symptoms,” explains Peter Noble,...
OAK BROOK, Ill. – MRI provides a safe, noninvasive way to monitor liver fat levels in people who undergo weight loss treatments for obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. Obesity is a major U.S. public health issue, with more than two-thirds of American adults considered overweight or obese. Non-alcoholic fatty...
