Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More »
June 8, 2021 – Obesity — an established major risk factor in the development of severe infection or death from COVID-19 infection — also appears to significantly increase the risk of developing long-term complications from the disease, a syndrome often referred to as long-haul COVID-19, according to a new study. “To our knowledge, this current… Read More »
Understanding the role of healthy fat cells may explain why approximately one-third of obese individuals are actually quite healthy [ 37 ]. Denys, A. Scientists think this may because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The most notable? This would also indicate that there may be genetic factors that when activated by the diet could be responsible… Read More »