In the quest to understand how people make decisions that affect their health, researchers have explored a fascinating concept called episodic future thinking. This is where people vividly picture future events to influence their current behaviors. For instance, someone might imagine how they will feel after eating a healthy meal versus an unhealthy one. This techniq...

Obesity is a serious health problem that often leads to early death. Most studies on body mass index (BMI) have focused on people of European background. A recent study looked at the DNA of 88, 873 people from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program. Half of these participants came from non-European backgrounds. The study used a method called whole-g...

Weight impacts how often someone sees a doctor. This is not just a matter of personal choice. It is a fact backed by research. People who are overweight or obese tend to visit doctors more frequently than those with normal weight. This is not surprising. Many health issues are linked to weight. These issues can lead to more doctor visits. But there is more to this st...

The link between weight issues and health problems is well-known. However, when work stress enters the picture, things get even more complicated. Recent findings shed light on how work stress can make the impact of obesity on health even worse, especially for female nurses. In a study focused on female nurses in Western India, a striking 74% were found to be either ...