The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone. But, it's been especially hard on people living with overweight and obesity. These folks have faced more serious health problems. This is a big deal. It's not just about health. It's also about money. The costs add up quickly. This is true for both direct medical expenses and the value of lives cut short. Let'...

Being overweight or obese can really mess with a woman's ability to have kids and stay healthy during pregnancy. It's not just about looking good or fitting into clothes. We're talking about serious stuff like infertility, pregnancy complications, and even health problems for the baby later in life. Kids born to overweight moms might face issues like asthma or metabo...

Ever wondered how well nutrition risk screening tools work for patients who are overweight or obese? It's a question that's been lingering for a while. After all, many of these tools rely heavily on a low Body Mass Index (BMI). But does that make them less reliable for those with higher BMIs? To find out, researchers looked into how often these tools flagged malnutri...