A patient with a body mass index of 45. 8, which is considered severe obesity, began an intensive program focused on diet, exercise and behavior change. Over the course of several months, she managed to lower her BMI to 31. 7, a level that is still overweight but far closer to the healthy range. Thi
Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg
When parents learn to calm their minds, their children are less likely to become overweight. A new study showed that teaching parents stress‑reduction techniques can change how they raise their kids. The research focused on families with children aged two to five who were already overweight or
Obesity is a worldwide problem that also hurts people whose livers are already sick. When the liver stores too much fat, it can lead to two main conditions: one that starts with metabolism issues and another that mixes metabolic problems with alcohol use. Doctors now see more people with both
"It seems you can keep the pounds off while skipping some shots, a new study suggests. Researchers followed 34 people who had already shed weight on GLP‑1 medicines, then let them stretch out their injections. After 36 weeks most stayed lean, with blood pressure and sugar staying lower. Only four pe
Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier
The world has set clear rules for treating type‑2 diabetes, heart problems, kidney disease and fatty liver issues. But when doctors in different countries try to follow these rules, they often hit snags. Why? Because the guidelines are written in one language and assume a single culture, they don’t
A new study examined how short bursts of exercise, called “exercise snacking, ” affect weight and heart health in 100 overweight college students. The participants were split into two equal groups: one group did brief high‑intensity intervals and a mixed cardio session each day, while the other r
In a 30‑second clip shared on his X profile before the Super Bowl, former boxing champion Mike Tyson opened up about his struggles with obesity and the role of processed foods in his life. The video, funded by a nonprofit linked to the Trump‑era “Make America Healthy Again” slogan, portrays Tyson as
GLP‑1 drugs, known for helping people lose weight, are now being tested as a pre‑surgery aid for patients with abdominal hernias. Obesity is a major hurdle for surgeons because it raises the chance of hernia problems and makes recovery harder. Researchers are exploring whether giving these med
