Overweight & Obesity
Being overweight costs society far more than obesity, Norwegian researchers say
Norwegians are gaining weight. People who are "just" overweight cost the health system much more than people who are obese.
Dec 14, 2023
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Obesity
Overweight & Obesity
Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat, according to a new study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Medications
Medicare doesn't cover obesity drugs, but 76% of older adults think it should: Poll
The vast majority of older adults—83%—think health insurers should cover medications that can help people with obesity manage their weight, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 finds.
Dec 13, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood
High body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Dec 12, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Study suggests link between higher prenatal PFAS exposures and offspring obesity risk in adolescence
A new Project Viva study demonstrates the impact of prenatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposures on children. The study, published in the December 6 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, observed a strong ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight
Research has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbirth compared to pregnant women with a normal BMI. Now, a new University of Michigan study finds ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Medications
Pfizer to rethink weight loss pill after high side effect rate
US drugmaker Pfizer on Friday said it would end a clinical trial of its developmental weight loss pill after high side effect rates caused most participants to stop using it.
Dec 1, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study in mice suggests that regular physical activity may prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Long-term exercise improves memory and spatial cognition, reduces age-related cognitive decline, and maintains ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows
The causes behind weight gain and obesity are complex, but many Canadians still hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards individuals who live with overweight and obesity.
Nov 22, 2023
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Cardiology
Semaglutide could benefit millions of Americans with obesity, heart disease
Semaglutide (brand name: Wegovy) has the potential to markedly reduce the risk of heart attacks and other heart-related conditions among millions of Americans with obesity who have also been diagnosed with cardiovascular ...
Nov 22, 2023
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