Search Results: Obesity (204)

In a bid to combat the rising tide of obesity and associated health risks, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol has issued a compelling call to action.

The study utilised data from 115,726 participants enrolled in the Health Examinees (HEXA) study. The study is a component of the larger Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study. It is aimed at exploring the risk factors for chronic diseases among adults over 40 in Korea. Researchers assessed the participants’ dietary intake through a food frequency questionnaire, including their consumption of various types of kimchi. They analysed the relationship between kimchi intake, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.

The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has released new guidelines to evaluate and treat individuals who are overweight/obese. The MOH’s…

The vibrating capsule, likened to the feeling of drinking a glass full of water before eating, targets the brain’s perception of satiety. When ingested 20 minutes prior to a meal, it stimulates mechanoreceptors, which in turn signal the brain via the vagus cranial nerve. This signal initiates the production of hormones such as insulin, GLP-1, C-peptide, and PYY, reducing hunger and enhancing the digestion process. In animal models, this mechanism resulted in a reduction of food consumption by about 40%.

In a heart-rending incident in Jakarta, Indonesia, a 27-year-old man, Muhammad Fajri, tragically lost his life due to complications resulting from his morbid obesity. Fajri, who weighed around 300kg, developed severe leg infections. His weight caused significant disruption to his body’s metabolism, culminating in his unfortunate death.

Due to alarming obesity rates and evidence in obesity management, Malaysia has just released a 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline. Read more

Discover the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in Asia and its risks and impact on the younger generation. Read about the prevalence of childhood obesity in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia, and the causes such as urbanization and access to high-calorie foods. Learn about prevention and intervention methods through government initiatives, healthcare professionals, and family involvement.

Indonesia’s one-year-old baby weighs 27kg, wears XXXL diapers and his father’s clothes. Learn more in this article

The World Obesity Federation (WOF) has issued a warning that by 2035, Asia is likely to face a severe obesity…

Trying and failing to lose weight can leave you feeling stuck and defeated. But a larger truth may have been overlooked. This article takes a deeper look at widespread misconceptions, separating fact from fiction when it comes to obesity.