A new study reveals that obesity leaves a lasting “memory” in immune cells, even after weight loss. These changes, driven by genetic and cellular mechanisms, can persist for years, increasing the risk of inflammation, metabolic disorders, and weight regain. Weight loss is seen as a reset button. Eat better, move more, lose weight, and the…
A team of researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Yale University and Yale New Haven Health, found that BMI alone may significantly underestimate how many U.S adults have obesity. The new study has revealed that more than 75% of US adults may meet the criteria for obesity under new conditions.The rise is…
Ira Khan, daughter of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, has taken a brave step in sharing her struggles with body image and self-acceptance that began in 2020. She candidly described feelings of being out of shape and grappling with her weight, acknowledging the difficulty of opening up about such topics. Read on. Aamir Khan‘s daughter, Ira…
Obesity rates across the US are climbing to record levels, and a new nationwide ranking shows exactly where the crisis is hitting hardest. The report, compiled by WalletHub using 31 public health and lifestyle indicators, identifies states where limited access to healthy food, low physical activity, and economic hardship are combining to fuel some of…
Obesity has long been measured using the BMI, Body mass index, a simple ratio weight to height. While this has been used widely for a long time, it does not account for fat distribution, muscle mass or the actual impact of excess adiposity on the body’s organs. A landmark study published in JAMA Network Open,…
When Kamala Harris was announced as the Democratic presidential candidate after Joe Biden stepped down — or was pushed aside — the joke in the vast Indian-American community was that the upcoming election was now a Telugu vs Tamil fight. While Harris was repping Tamil Nadu, JD Vance was obviously the Andhra candidate with a…
Obesity is often associated with heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems, but its impact doesn’t stop there. Growing evidence suggests that being overweight, particularly in midlife, can also increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory and cognition. The connection between body weight and brain health is complex, involving…