Addressing rising rates of obesity worldwide

York research helps explain why obesity is more dangerous for men

Building blocks of blood vessels found to be associated with inflammation and disease processes in male mice TORONTO, Jan. 9 2022 – A newly published study from York University sheds light on the biological underpinnings in sex differences in obesity-related disease, with researchers observing “striking” differences in the cells that build blood vessels in the […]

York U weight-loss study shows if at first you don't succeed, try, try again

York University research finds repeatedly regaining weight should be viewed as practice, not failure

Millions die from obesity worldwide, says York study

Obesity is a significant factor in increasing rates of disease globally with the number of deaths related to a high body mass index (BMI) more than doubled from 1990 to 2017, say York University researchers. In 2017 alone, 2.4 million women and 2.3 million men died worldwide from having a high BMI.

Sugar substitutes may cut calories, but don’t offer health benefits for individuals with obesity: York U study

TORONTO, May 24, 2016 — Artificial sweeteners help individuals with obesity to cut calories and lose weight but may have negative health effects, according to researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health. “Our study shows that individuals with obesity who consume artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may have worse glucose management than those who don’t take […]