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New study links obesity to long COVID symptoms

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Center of Precision Health visiting Ph.D. scholar Ms. Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental ...

Health

A culturally adapted obesity prevention can better serve Latino families

A University of California, Riverside-led research team has adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds in Inland ...

Overweight & Obesity

US diet company WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

The famed US diet company originally known as WeightWatchers said it has filed for bankruptcy but will continue operations while its $1.15-billion debt is restructured.

Overweight & Obesity

Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?

Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially ...

Overweight & Obesity

Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?

Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors alike. But it appears that hearing about these medications is a ...

Overweight & Obesity

Growing number of US adolescents receive weight-loss surgery

Weight-loss surgeries for adolescents increased 15% in the U.S. between 2021 and 2023, even as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved effective new weight-loss medications for this age group, a study led by UT Southwestern ...

Health

Body mass index (BMI): What it tells you—and what it doesn't

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in health care and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential risk for weight-related ...

Overweight & Obesity

From diet to drugs: What really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a growing global health crisis. Obesity isn't just about ...

Overweight & Obesity

Compound in tomatoes may help stave off weight gain

New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning and may help prevent weight gain. Researchers will present their work this week ...

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Antibiotic exposure before age two linked to childhood obesity

Taking antibiotics within the first two years of life is linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood, according to a new study. The research was presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2025 Meeting, ...

Medications

FDA and Novo Nordisk alert consumers to counterfeit Ozempic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk are urging consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) and to refrain from using the imitation drugs.

Neuroscience

High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...

Health

High school experiences linked to midlife body weight

High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, ...

Overweight & Obesity

Cold weather chills intentions to lose weight, study finds

While public health experts have raised concerns that warming global temperatures may be contributing to obesity, a new study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and American University reveals a surprising ...

Neuroscience

How obesity influences brain morphology and cognitive health

With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on the brain is complex and ...

Cardiology

Unexpected lipid drop in obesity could lead to new therapies

New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes—not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression. The study, published Feb. 25 ...