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World 5 years ago
World hunger worsening as coronavirus weighs and obesity rises: UN
Economic slowdowns and climate-related shocks are pushing more people into hunger, while nutritious foods remain too expensive for many, contributing not only to undernourishment, but to growing rates of obesity in adults and children.
World 5 years ago
Disease puts 1 in 5 globally at severe COVID-19 risk: Study
An estimated 1.7 billion people -- more than 20 percent of the world's population -- risk becoming severely infected with COVID-19 due to underlying health problems such as obesity and heart disease, analysis showed Tuesday.
World 5 years ago
Trump still obese, but free of hydroxychloroquine side effects: White House
President Donald Trump did not suffer side effects from his controversial taking of hydroxychloroquine and is in good health, despite remaining obese, the White House said Wednesday, after he completed an annual medical check.
Health 5 years ago
Evidence obesity is a risk factor for serious illness with coronavirus is mounting – even if you’re young
It’s true a number of the health conditions which we know increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are also associated with obesity. These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and respiratory disease. But new research suggests obesity independently is a strong predictor of severe illness, particularly in those aged under 60 years.
Health 5 years ago
Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate 7 times New York's? Obesity is a factor
New Orleans residents suffer from obesity, diabetes and hypertension at rates higher than the national average, conditions that doctors and public health officials say can make patients more vulnerable to COVID-19.
