Recent findings from Weill Cornell Medicine have shed light on the significant relationship between circadian rhythm disruption and obesity. This compelling research, spearheaded by Dr. Mary Teruel, associate professor of biochemistry, reveals how external stressors can escalate fat cell growth when there are misalignments in the body’s internal clocks, linking circadian rhythm disruption directly to […]

Emerging research has discovered a concerning impact of a high-fat diet on cognitive health. A groundbreaking study by neuroscientists at the University of South Australia unveiled a definitive correlation between such diets and the onset of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and the exacerbation of Alzheimer’s and dementia in mice. This study also highlighted […]

Several studies have outlined the link between cancer and obesity. Although it is undetermined why obesity leads to an increased risk of cancer, it is believed to be due to the inflammation in visceral fat. Obesity increases the risk of 13 different cancers, which make up 40% of all cancer cases diagnosed in the United States […]

With bariatric surgery comes the risk of developing nutritional deficiencies. Bariatric surgery alters the anatomy and digestive tract, playing a significant role in vitamin and nutrient levels post-operatively. These nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery can cause neurological disorders if left untreated.  A nutritional deficiency is most commonly a result of malnutrition caused by not eating […]

Obesity is a dangerous disease linked to over 60 medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, cancers, hypertension, and other serious illnesses. Combined with the health concerns associated with a higher body mass index (BMI), a relatively new study has found that obesity affects brain volume.  In this UK-based research study, the team at Biobank examined ~10,000 individuals […]

The obesity epidemic in America is a growing concern for our country. Over 40% of the American population is considered obese. Obesity can significantly increase a patient’s healthcare costs and negatively impact overall quality of life. Studies show obesity can reduce a patient’s life expectancy up to 10 years and significantly increases the risk for many […]