From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They "just need to lose weight" to fix almost ...
Sep 19, 2024
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In his doctoral dissertation completed at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, Tero Sievänen demonstrates that the cancer risk of Lynch syndrome carriers can be assessed based on circulating microRNA profiles. This helps ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Its name might sound funny, but its long-term effects are no laughing matter. "Dead butt syndrome," an affliction that once targeted athletes, is now a major cause of pain and discomfort among people who sit at a desk for ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Pfizer Inc.'s experimental drug for cancer weight loss was shown to help patients regain weight in a mid-stage study, offering fresh promise for treating the dangerous muscle-wasting condition.
Sep 16, 2024
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The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.
Sep 13, 2024
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Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social media users have taken tiredness to the extreme, however, by taking part in what they call a "no-sleep ...
Sep 11, 2024
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As adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with a higher risk of having eating disorder symptoms.
Sep 10, 2024
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People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Across social media platforms, the hashtag "#cortisolface" has gained traction, with many users claiming that facial swelling and puffiness are due to elevated cortisol levels. Influencers often start their videos with statements ...
Sep 4, 2024
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The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines.
Aug 26, 2024
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