Obesity in teens alters brain regions tied to memory and emotion

Adolescents with abdominal obesity have larger brain regions linked to memory and emotional control, potentially due to inflammation, according to a large MRI-based study. These brain changes, coupled ... Read More

Understanding and Combating Obesity

A new University of Michigan study shows that a strong majority of older Americans want health insurance — including Medicare — to cover weight loss medications, as rising interest and ... Read More

Key brain areas are larger in teenagers with abdominal obesity, research finds

Several areas of the brain, including regions that play a critical role in learning and memory and in the control of emotions, are larger in adolescents who are living with obesity, new research being ... Read More

PolyU scholar unveils research on long-term effects of obesity on brain and cognitive health

With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive ... affect brain anatomy and function ... Read More

Can obesity weigh down intelligence? Doctor explains brain and body link

Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mahim said, “The link between obesity and cognitive function is a growing ... of obesity diagnosis proposed Childhood obesity can affect cognitive development in the ... Read More