Highlights: First-trimester weight gain influences foetal fat distribution Excessive foetal fat increases risks

Foetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in...

Excess weight gain in the first trimester is linked to increased fetal fat distribution in the upper arm and abdomen, NIH study finds.

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, especially for older adults. Carrying excess weight does more than change how we look—it has serious...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in...

Fetuses of individuals who gained excessive weight during the first trimester of pregnancy exhibit signs of increased fat distribution in the upper...

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight...

The use of Body Mass Index (BMI) to measure obesity levels was popularized in the 1970s. According to this index, anyone with a BMI reading of over 30...

As we age, our bodies change, and maintaining good health becomes even more important. For many seniors, obesity and diabetes are significant health...

Findings indicate that dapagliflozin and calorie restriction together improve weight loss and metabolic health, increasing the likelihood of diabetes...