A novel oral peptide PN-477o with once-daily dosing, high potency and activation of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), ...

Study: Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity among Chinese adults: a longitudinal population-based study. Image Credit: Sorbis/Shutterstock.com. Background. In the past ...

The figure, to be unveiled next week, blows apart NHS claim that obesity costs £6.5 billion a year and "exposes a public ...

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain (11-14 May) reveals that adverse waist-to-height ratio trajectories (a marker for central obesity ...

Central obesity measured via waist circumference and waist-height ratio was associated with short sleep duration but not long sleep duration.

Central obesity and CRC risk. A recent study published in Cancers reveals that obese individuals have a 30–50% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to those with a healthy weight.

The analysis shows that childhood obesity spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, peaking in 2021. Although some demographic groups have seen modest declines since, overall rates remain high.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The number of Americans dying from heart disease related to obesity is on the rise. Researchers examined decades worth of data and uncovered just how many more America… ...

Ask for permission each time before discussing overweight, obesity or central adiposity and before taking measurements. See the section on discussion, communication and follow up for steps to think ...

Central obesity goes beyond being overweight. This condition, manifested by excess fat in the midsection of the body, poses unique risks. For children, central obesity can have severe impact on ...

Abdominal obesity or “central obesity” refers to an excessive accumulation of fat in the abdominal region. This type of obesity increases pressure in the abdominal area, which then increases ...