"obesity"

For the first time in over a decade, U.S. obesity rates have declined, suggesting a possible shift in a long-standing public health concern.  According to a study published in JAMA …

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the U.S. have not increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  However, the CDC also …

Recent research has shown that Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular weight-loss drugs, may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers.  The findings, published in the July 5 issue of JAMA …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …

A concerning trend is emerging across the United States. Recent research has brought to light a significant increase in severe obesity rates among young children. [Source] The study, conducted by …

As more and more research is done on bacteria, the importance of flourishing gut bacteria is becoming better known. Healthy bacteria in the gut can be the key to remaining …

An increasing number of women deliver their babies by Cesarean section (C-section). While C-sections have always been used to deliver babies in the event of delivery complications that threaten the …

For older adults worried about memory loss, new research offers a hopeful message: even five minutes of physical activity a day might help protect the brain. A study from Johns …

Prostate cancer diagnoses in California have climbed at a noticeable rate, according to a recent study led by UC San Francisco.  Researchers analyzed data from nearly 388,000 men who were …

Heart disease continues to claim more American lives than any other cause of death, outpacing all cancers and accidental deaths combined. The latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s 2025 …