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Therapies that target the utilization of fat by tumors and activate a type of cell death dependent on fat molecules may be a promising avenue to treat cancer, according to new research by UTHealth Houston.
Jan 13, 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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Nearly 1 million children around the globe fail to reach their fifth birthday every year due to devastating health consequences linked to child growth failure, making it the third leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity ...
Dec 2, 2025
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Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines. The tablets or capsules ...
Nov 13, 2025
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It is possible to be "fat but fit," new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) suggests.
Sep 14, 2025
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It's natural to crave sugar when you feel tired and want a boost of energy. Now scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have linked a brain area in mice to the drive to consume not just sweets, but fats, salt ...
Sep 10, 2025
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"My body is all used up, and I have no will left to live." Those are the first words of a new essay written by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Tobias Janowitz. They're the words of his late mother during ...
Sep 3, 2025
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A new study published in theCanadian Medical Association Journal found obesity rates based on body mass index (BMI) increased faster in the four years after the start of the pandemic than in the previous 11 years, especially ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Over 10 million infants under six months old may currently be underweight, according to a new analysis of data collected across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
May 30, 2025
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New research from The University of Manchester may reshape our understanding of what happens to the immune system when we fast. The study on mice shows that the brain's hypothalamus controls how the immune system adapts during ...
Apr 4, 2025
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