According to a recent expert consensus¹, obesity is defined as a condition characterized by a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m², combined with excess fat mass that leads to clinical complications impairing the patient’s health. From a pathophysiological perspective, this excess fat mass causes low-grade systemic inflammation...

Introduction to the new approach to obesity: Results of an expert commission On January 14, 2025, the results of a commission composed of medical specialists and researchers were published in The Lancet Diabetology & Endocrinology. Their goal was to rethink the framework for understanding and managing obesity¹. Globally, the World...

In France, in 2020, it was estimated that 5.3% of the French population, or 3.5 million people, were being treated for diabetes, of which 90% had type 2 diabetes — a figure that has been steadily increasing since 2012. Diabetes is characterized by a disruption in glucose metabolism and...

Water, a Vital Molecule for the Human Body Water is the most abundant component in the human body, playing a crucial role in its physiological functioning, from the cellular level to the entire organism. Within cells, water acts as a solvent, creating a favorable environment for the chemical reactions necessary...

It is well established that daily physical activity has significant health benefits, both in prevention and in the treatment of many chronic diseases. However, in certain situations, the specific choice of an exercise modality can be crucial to induce specific beneficial adaptations. When we engage in physical activity, our body...

When we think of malnutrition, we often imagine scenes of famine in distant countries. However, malnutrition is a problem that can affect individuals in our own community, often in less visible ways. It occurs when the body does not receive the essential nutrients it needs to function properly. This...