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Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals
People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche. It was previously assumed that severely obese people are more impulsive and show an increased ...
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Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study
An international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increased body weight—raising public health concerns due to the rising prevalence ...
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Taking Ozempic or other weight-loss meds? Watch your diet to avoid 'exchanging one problem for another,' says dietitian
GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro have emerged as a game-changer for weight loss, slowing digestion and increasing how satiated you feel after eating. But South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight-loss ...
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Weight gain in young and middle-aged adults is linked to poor heart health in older age
By the time they are in their 60s, fewer people who gain excess weight from their 20s onwards have healthy hearts, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today.
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How a gene for obesity affects the brain
Obesity is a complicated condition, caused by a combination of genetics, the food environment, behavior, and other factors. For millennia, getting enough food to survive and thrive was difficult. For most people, it's now ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Three signs your diet is causing too much muscle loss—and what to do about it
When trying to lose weight, it's natural to want to see quick results. So when the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we're on the right track.
Jul 12, 2024
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Scientists pinpoint brain cells that delay first bite of food
Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as sensory information about ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Better food policies needed to combat obesity and overnutrition in South Asia, says study
New research highlights an urgent need for more effective food policies to address rising levels of obesity in South Asia.
Jul 11, 2024
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Only 1 in 4 still taking Ozempic, Wegovy for weight loss two years later
Three of four patients stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy two years after being prescribed the blockbuster drugs for weight loss, a new analysis shows.
Jul 11, 2024
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Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications
The next chapter in the story of headline-making popular obesity drugs may center on the physiological relationship between feeling satisfied after a meal versus the neurological control of nausea. By teasing apart the therapeutic ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people with obesity. Unexpectedly, their risk is only slightly higher compared ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of various health issues later in life. Factors contributing to obesity include genetic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Sister hormone of GLP-1 could lead to better weight-loss drugs
Much like the Cold War space race, the world's pharmaceutical giants are currently scrambling to produce the best weight-loss drug. They all want to be the first to explore the nooks and crannies of the body in order to be ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications
We've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound that have exploded in popularity over the past year.
Jul 9, 2024
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Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a study published ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children
Researchers from King's have identified evidence to suggest that lifestyle changes could offset the risk of some adult heart disorders that result from maternal obesity and changes in fetal heart development.
Jul 9, 2024
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Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide
Since 1990, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents (determined by the body mass index, BMI) has increased four-fold and obesity rates among adults have more than doubled.
Jul 8, 2024
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Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss, finds study
Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.
Jul 8, 2024
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Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? And should you take them?
With Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs such as Qsymia and Contrave, which come in pill form but also include serious warning labels.
Jul 8, 2024
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It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues
Prejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, according to a U.S. academic.
Jul 8, 2024
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