Search Tag: obesity
2024 17 Apr
Obesity is a global pandemic, with prevalence in the U.S. reaching 42.4% in 2018 and projected to rise to around 50% by 2030. It is linked to chronic medical conditions that increase morbidity and mortality, imposing a substantial burden on annual healthcare spending. Given the high prevalence and adverse impact of obesity on health and healthcare...Read more
2019 05 Jun
One of the major drivers of chronic disease is nutrition. Clinical evidence clearly proves that dietary habits can have a significant influence on our cardiometabolic health and could lead to Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. In addition, a poor quality diet also increases the overall economic burden on healthcare. In fact, studies have...Read more
2018 09 Jan
A new study published in Circulation Research finds that excess fat in the heart, a common feature in diabetes and obesity, can harm the cells’ ability to produce energy. As a result, people with diabetes may have two- to five-fold increased risk of heart failure, researchers explain. Just like a combustion engine burning fuel to power the pistons,...Read more