obesity

Partha Nandi, MD
Scientists Accidentally Triggered Fat Loss Through Skin—Here’s What It Could Mean for Obesity
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Scientists Accidentally Triggered Fat Loss Through Skin—Here’s What It Could Mean for Obesity

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What if your body could release excess fat through your skin? That unusual question became the center of a surprising scientific discovery after researchers noticed something strange happening in laboratory mice. The animals appeared to lose weight rapidly, but not through reduced appetite or increased exercise. Instead, researchers found that the mice were secreting oily…

Too Much Body Fat Quietly Leads to Gallstones
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Too Much Body Fat Quietly Leads to Gallstones

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Most people think of body fat as a concern for heart disease, diabetes, or joint pain. But there’s another health issue that often develops quietly in the background: gallstones. These hardened deposits inside the gallbladder can remain unnoticed for years until they suddenly trigger severe pain, nausea, or digestive distress. What makes this connection concerning…

The Health Wake-Up Call Behind Santorini’s Donkey Ban
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The Health Wake-Up Call Behind Santorini’s Donkey Ban

ByPartha Nandi, MD

For decades, the steep stone paths of Santorini have been lined with donkeys carrying tourists up the island’s famous cliffs. The images became part of Greece’s tourism identity: bright blue domes overhead, whitewashed buildings clinging to the hillside, and hardworking animals climbing hundreds of uneven steps under the Mediterranean sun. But in recent years, concern…

Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head
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Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A person whose weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their given height is described as overweight or even suffering from obesity. Obesity has spread beyond rich countries to affect people of all income levels. (1, 2) Defined as a high BMI (body mass index), obesity is a risk factor for many of…

Scientists Say Obesity Can Be Contagious
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Scientists Say Obesity Can Be Contagious

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Can your friends make you fat? Science says this may be the case. Researchers believe that obesity can actually be contagious. Constantly interacting with friends, family, or colleagues with extra pounds can increase your chance of gaining weight too. The Research about Obesity Being Contagious Scientists from the University of Southern California have recently conducted…