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'Sticky' brain cells may confuse us into eating more
Diseases involving our metabolism—including obesity and type 2 diabetes—affect more than a quarter of the global population and are projected to become the leading cause of death by 2030. With no effective long-term treatments ...
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Excess body weight linked to increased risk for second primary neoplasm
Among cancer survivors, excess body weight is associated with an increased risk for a second primary malignant neoplasm, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
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Opinion: How we think about 'obesity' and body weight is changing
From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They "just need to lose weight" to fix almost ...
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Research assesses impact of weight loss and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
A Cleveland Clinic research team has published the first study assessing the independent real-world impacts of weight loss and blood sugar control on clinical outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes treated with antidiabetic ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Abnormal electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders may increase risk of death, poor health outcomes
A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that 32% of individuals with an eating disorder had abnormal electrolyte levels, which were associated with a higher risk of death from any cause. The article is titled "Adverse ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Study shows the brain divides a meal into different phases
The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This ...
Sep 17, 2024
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High BMI during childhood linked to increased risk of schizophrenia in adulthood
A small team of medical researchers and disease management specialists in China has found a link between childhood obesity and adult schizophrenia. In their study published in the journal Science Advances, the group analyzed ...
Survey shows 25% of adults consider weight loss drug use without prescription
Injectable weight loss drugs are popular right now but can be hard to get because they are in short supply or too expensive without insurance. The result is that some people are skipping the doctor's office and reaching out ...
Sep 17, 2024
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I think my child's weight is affecting their health. How can I best support them?
Weight fluctuation and change in body composition with growth is a normal part of development. Apart from the first year of life, teenage years experience the most rapid increase in growth and development.
Sep 17, 2024
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New study links neighborhood food access to child obesity risk
Limited access to healthy foods, resulting from residence in under-resourced neighborhoods, is a critical public health concern. A new study suggests that residing in these areas during pregnancy or early childhood significantly ...
Sep 16, 2024
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What is 'health at every size' lifestyle counseling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?
Health at every size (or HAES) is a lifestyle counseling approach that promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviors to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here's what the science says
The craze for new drugs in the GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (Gastric inhibitory polypeptide) analog class, better known under the trade names Ozempic and Wegovy, is remarkable, but it's not totally unprecedented ...
Sep 14, 2024
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Key factors identified that can impact long-term weight loss in patients with obesity prescribed GLP-1 RA medications
A Cleveland Clinic study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity. ...
Sep 13, 2024
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At least one in five people has obesity in each US state, data reveal
Statistics from 2023 on U.S. obesity rates reveal that in every U.S. state, one in every five people now has obesity, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sep 13, 2024
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UK to restrict junk food ads in childhood obesity fight
The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.
Sep 13, 2024
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Semaglutide and tirzepatide lead to better blood sugar control and weight loss in type 1 diabetes, study finds
Semaglutide and tirzepatide treatment lead to significant weight loss and improve blood sugar control in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are living with overweight or obesity, research presented at the annual meeting ...
Sep 12, 2024
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BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforward, study finds
While being overweight increases the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases, there is a phenomenon known as the obesity paradox where a decreased risk of death has been seen during cancer therapy. However, that paradox ...
Sep 12, 2024
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What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Apple cider vinegar has been used for everything from flavoring salad dressings to cleaning toilets, washing windows and unclogging drains.
Sep 11, 2024
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How do drugs like Ozempic work? And why are they on trial?
You don't often see a "science day" in a Philadelphia courtroom. But that's exactly what happened last week in a potentially ground-shifting legal fight brought by patients against the manufacturers of blockbuster drugs for ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Tirzepatide associated with greater weight loss in women than men
All doses of tirzepatide, a medication approved in the EU to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, consistently reduced body weight in women and men, but women experienced greater weight loss, according to new post hoc research ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Obesity treatments being restricted by cash poor local services across England, investigation finds
Patients in nearly half the country can't get appointments with specialist teams for weight-loss support and care, including treatment with drugs such as semaglutide. And in nearly one in five local health areas, patients ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds
The obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to
Sep 10, 2024
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Weight loss of up to 13% achieved in three months with once-a-day tablet, Phase I trial finds
Individuals who received a once-a-day oral weight loss drug lost up to 13% of their body weight over three months, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it may be gut microbes that make calories count
Is the adage "calories in, calories out" true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced.
Sep 10, 2024
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