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Many adults inaccurately perceive their own BMI and body size
Less than two thirds of adults can correctly estimate their own body mass index (BMI) and less than half can identify their own body size, according to a study of 744 Polish adults published in Scientific Reports.
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Overweight & Obesity
Metabolic adaptation delays time to reach weight-loss goals
In women who are premenopausal with overweight, metabolic adaptation after a 16% weight loss increases the length of time necessary to achieve weight-loss goals, according to a study published online in Obesity. The present ...
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Social determinants of health associated with increased rates of obesity
Cumulative social disadvantage, as denoted by higher social determinants of health (SDOH) burden, is associated with a higher likelihood of obesity independent of clinical and demographic factors, according to a new study ...
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Chemicals in plastic may contribute to weight gain
It may sound strange, but chemicals in plastic may make the bathroom scale a less pleasant place to visit.
Jan 26, 2022
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Obesity is more prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes than previously thought
People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society'sThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Jan 26, 2022
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Novel therapeutic approach to tackle obesity shows promise in lab trials
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new therapeutic approach to obesity and related metabolic disorders that in laboratory experiments demonstrated a significant reduction ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Stable body mass index tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults
(HealthDay)—Stability in body mass index (BMI) over time is associated with a better cognitive trajectory in older adults, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Jan 25, 2022
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Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms
With increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substances (APEDS), such as whey protein and steroids, has become ...
Jan 25, 2022
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How can body weight affect the mortality risk of excessive drinkers?
While research has long shown a higher risk of death linked to alcoholism for people with overweight, a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that people with underweight who drink excessively ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from some disease
Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Jan 24, 2022
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Semaglutide superior to liraglutide for weight loss
(HealthDay)—Among adults with overweight or obesity, once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide plus counseling for diet and physical activity results in significantly greater weight loss at 68 weeks than once-daily subcutaneous ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Kids whose grandparents are overweight are almost twice as likely to struggle with obesity
School holidays can be a special time for extended families to gather. Children may see their grandparents at seasonal gatherings or as part of childcare arrangements to help working parents. New research suggests the biology, ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Investigational cancer drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in mice
An investigational cancer drug that starves tumors of their energy supply also shows evidence of improving whole body metabolism, leading to improved weight control, according to a new study in mice from researchers at Washington ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Nearly half of Americans gained weight in pandemic's first year
(HealthDay)—Did you watch your waistline expand during lockdown? You're not alone.
Jan 19, 2022
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Weight loss before fertility treatment may not increase births for obese women
Health care professionals often encourage women with obesity to lose weight prior to trying to conceive or start infertility treatments. But a new nationwide study led by Penn State College of Medicine found that women with ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Long-term medication usage after bariatric surgeries compared
Patients who have gastric bypass may be slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications versus those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Surgery.
Jan 18, 2022
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You might need to delay your pregnancy if you're having bariatric surgery
Women who undergo bariatric surgery should be managed in the perinatal period with a multidisciplinary team to improve pregnancy-related outcomes, according to the authors of a narrative review published today by the Medical ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Obesity in mice lowered by increasing effects of key weight-regulating hormone
Blocking the activity of an enzyme inside fat cells can decrease obesity and related health disorders in mice, according to new research led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.
Jan 17, 2022
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Study: Being overweight may cause more UK hospital admissions than previously thought
Being overweight may cause more hospital admissions and higher incidences of disease and mortality than previous studies report, according to new University of Bristol-led research. The study, published in Economics and Human ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby's microbiome and obesity risk
A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes ...
Jan 14, 2022
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