Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study links obesity to long COVID symptoms

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Center of Precision Health visiting Ph.D. scholar Ms. Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental ...

Overweight & Obesity

US diet company WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

The famed US diet company originally known as WeightWatchers said it has filed for bankruptcy but will continue operations while its $1.15-billion debt is restructured.

Overweight & Obesity

Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?

Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially ...

Overweight & Obesity

Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?

Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors alike. But it appears that hearing about these medications is a ...