The study carried out by Rambam researchers found that there is no connection between the amount of insulin in children and their tendency to obesity.
The World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas predicts that 51% of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years.
The new study busted previous widespread biases on the link between one's BMI and mortality risk, including the "obesity paradox."
This interesting study doesn't recommend that we all gain weight on purpose, but it does show that thigh fat might help prevent strokes and dementia. Here are all the details.
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