New 'diet stacking' trend can lead to serious health risks
At this time of year, many people resolve to take control of their health by adopting dietary strategies to lose weight, feel better or improve gut health.
Jan 5, 2026
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Body Weight
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Semaglutide may lower burden of hospitalizations in high-risk patients
For patients at high cardiovascular risk with overweight or obesity, semaglutide is associated with reduced burden of total hospital admissions, according to a study published online in JAMA Cardiology.
Jan 5, 2026
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UK starts ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Jan 5, 2026
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Rising food prices linked to childhood stunting and obesity
When food prices skyrocket during an economic crisis, it is primarily urban populations and people with low levels of education who are affected. This can have lifelong negative health consequences—such as stunted growth ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Understanding childhood obesity: Causes, treatments and how to reduce stigma
While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.
Dec 30, 2025
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Aging-related weight gain in women: It may start earlier in life than you think
Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., Ph.D., an endocrinologist and obesity expert ...
Dec 30, 2025
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What to do if you fail at your New Year's resolution
Every year, many of us bravely announce our resolutions for the new year. A glass of champagne on New Year's Eve might add to our confidence in our ability to do better in the coming year and save more, spend less, eat better, ...
Dec 30, 2025
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Better sleep: The added perk of your New Year's goals
As millions prepare to set New Year's resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit," new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time.
Dec 29, 2025
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Gestational diabetes rose every year in the US since 2016, study finds
Gestational diabetes rose every single year in the U.S. from 2016 through 2024, according to a new Northwestern Medicine analysis of more than 12 million U.S. births. The condition, which raises health risks for both mother ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Power naps: How to perfect the short snooze to beat the midday slump
You might take one after your early shift, during your lunch break while working from home, or at the weekend. Many people swear by afternoon naps. What are their benefits and how can you get the most out of daytime snoozes?
Dec 29, 2025
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