The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to racial minorities and lower socioeconomic statuses, according to a new study ...
May 29, 2024
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Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic were the "breakthrough of the year" in 2023, according to the AAAS journal Science. Overweight and obesity rates are rising worldwide, with several Latin American countries in the forefront. ...
May 29, 2024
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The harmful combination of abdominal obesity and reduced muscle strength, also known as sarcopenic obesity, is already present in primary school children. This is shown by a new study among eight-year-olds, conducted at Karolinska ...
May 28, 2024
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The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular ...
May 25, 2024
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Adolescents with overweight or obesity may be more vulnerable to negative cognitive effects following sleep restriction, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Neurology.
May 23, 2024
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In pediatric patients, acrochordons may be a marker for metabolic disease, according to a study published online April 29 in Pediatric Dermatology.
May 22, 2024
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Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists has evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. ...
May 22, 2024
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Giving high-risk patients access to an obesity specialist through their regular primary care clinic increased their chances of receiving at least one evidence-based weight-management treatment, and led to more weight lost ...
May 21, 2024
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As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the ...
May 20, 2024
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There is a U-shaped association between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and mental health, according to a study published online May 15 in JAMA Psychiatry.
May 20, 2024
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