These findings contrast with past research that used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Previous analyses suggested that the prevalence of obesity had not changed significantly from 2003-2012. However, the authors of the new study state that “in contrast, our analyses using data from the same surveys indicate that the prevalence […]
Advanced heart failure patients are considerably less likely to experience adverse outcomes if they are obese and have a higher waist circumference, according to UCLA researchers. Approximately 5.8 million people are affected by heart failure, and around 50-66% of these patients are overweight or obese. The study, published online in the American Journal of Cardiology, […]
Many people impatiently await the arrival of summer, eager to lounge by the pool or relax on the beach. For other people, however, the first signs of warm weather are nothing more than a disheartening reminder that they will no longer be able to hide their excess belly fat underneath oversized sweaters and coats. If […]