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Cardiovascular risk factors, including higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, in childhood and adolescence are associated with poorer cognitive function in young adulthood, according to a study published online ...
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Playing video games for more than 10 hours a week could have a significant impact on young people's diet, sleep and body weight, according to a new Curtin University-led study published in Nutrition.
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For years, endocrinologist Leigh Perreault, MD, felt there had to be a better way to help patients with weight management than sending them home with advice to change their diet and increase their exercise.
Jan 14, 2026
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Female sex and higher education are significantly linked to the escalating prevalence of obesity and overweight in Africa, finds one of the largest and most detailed analyses of body weight trends in the region, published ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Among the myriad of medical treatments for low back pain—a leading cause of disability that affects more than 600 million people worldwide—new Australian research has found that simpler and relatively more affordable ...
Jan 13, 2026
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People across the globe, especially in low-income countries, continue to use solid fuels like coal, wood and plant waste for cooking and heating. The resulting indoor air pollution exposes children to smoke and particles ...
Jan 12, 2026
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The worldwide prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in the last three decades, bringing with it an increase in weight-related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. This public health crisis strains ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Every January, it can seem like the pressure to lose weight enters full swing. Ads for diet supplements and weight loss drugs abound. Gyms are full of people with a renewed commitment to fitness after the holidays.
Jan 7, 2026
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As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, the use of more accurate screening tools, such as waist-to-height ratio, could help ensure older ...
Jan 6, 2026
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"Quitters day" falls on January 9 this year and marks the point at which people are most likely to give up their New Year's resolutions. As usual, weight loss is one of the most common goals. But there are compelling reasons ...
Jan 5, 2026
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