Health
Dieticians may have weight biases towards themselves and others
In a survey-based study, UK dietitians exhibited significant weight stigma, both towards themselves and towards others.
Aug 7, 2024
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Obesity
Overweight & Obesity
Social and structural factors are key drivers of disparities in obesity rates
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. It has been increasing among adults of all races and ethnicities over the last two decades; however, obesity is higher among Non-Hispanic Black adults, Hispanic adults, and American ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Pediatrics
City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI
City-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 6, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy among privately insured patients may worsen disparities, suggests study
A USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.
Aug 2, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China. The research suggests potential strategies for future obesity management ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Genetics
Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics
Research on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity and multifaceted nature of obesity perfectly resonating with more modern discoveries. Researchers at ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Health
Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death
A multi-institutional team of statistical researchers has found a slightly heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in babies born to obese mothers. In their study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, ...
Cardiology
The sooner the better: Teaching healthy habits in elementary school can reduce abdominal fat
A study led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and Fundación SHE, supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, demonstrates that teaching healthy habits through classroom activities helps to prevent ...
Jul 29, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds obese patients have more neutrophils than those who are not obese
Obesity is an epidemic within the United States, with more than 70% of the adult population being overweight or obese.
Jul 24, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Defining obesity is complex, because it depends on who you are
Obesity now affects 2 in 5 U.S. adults, making it one of the most important public health problems facing society. However, finding an accurate way to identify obesity in individuals remains challenging given the very diverse ...
Jul 23, 2024
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