As many as 650 million people 18 and older were obese as of 2016, out of nearly 2 billion people who were overweight worldwide. Obesity is a serious problem and a significant risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, including heart issues and strokes. The pandemic also revealed a correlation between weight and COVID-19 severity, …
The obesity rate in the United States is climbing at an absolutely incredible pace. It’s estimated that roughly 40% of all adults in the United States are obese, and a further 30% are at least overweight. The statistics are unsettling, especially with how many diseases have been linked to elevated body weight. Being overweight or …
From the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, obesity has been identified as a significant risk for COVID-19 complications and deaths. The months that followed showed that even people who are overweight but not obese are at risk of developing severe illness, especially males. A study from the World Obesity Federation we covered a few …
The World Obesity Federation (WOF) released a new study on obesity and COVID-19 a few days ago, showing a “dramatic correlation” between COVID-19 mortality and obesity. The death rate was 10 times higher in countries where more than 50% of the population is overweight, including the UK and US. In the US, 71.6% of the …
In the early days of the novel coronavirus pandemic, we learned that obesity is a significant risk factor for severe COVID-19 and deaths. Obese people are likely to suffer from other medical conditions, including diabetes and heart problems, which are also risk factors for COVID-19. As the months went by, experts explained that obesity might …
The obesity rate in the US has skyrocketed over the last decade and is currently at a record high. Clinical trials involving the drug semaglutide saw obese patients lose an average of 33 pounds in a little over a year. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk has already applied for FDA approval to use the drug — …
A bacteria has been identified as playing a big role in regulating triggers for hunger in obese individuals, according to a new study. The bacteria can actually reduce hunger cravings by keeping blood glucose levels in check and the hunger hormone ghrelin. The study demonstrated that the bacteria could reduce the body mass of obese …
A 2020 ranking of the most obese states in the United States looks a lot like it did in 2019. States that are known for having a high prevalence of overweight citizens continue to rank high. The top spot has been overtaken since last year. Back in 2019, WalletHub came up with a ranking of …
The CDC has updated its coronavirus guidelines with new information that puts two-thirds of Americans in the at-risk category for severe COVID-19 cases. The Commission now says it’s not just obese people who are at risk of developing coronavirus complications, but also overweight people in general. Obesity is still a high-risk condition for COVID-19, while …
Several coronavirus risk factors can lead to COVID-19 complications and death, but obesity might be even more dangerous than we first thought. A new study says that overweight people who develop COVID-19 are more likely to visit the hospital and be admitted to the ICU than the rest. They’re also more likely to die of …
