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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 ...
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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 ...
May 7, 2025
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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.
May 7, 2025
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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 ...
May 6, 2025
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'Milkshake tax': There's growing evidence that expanding the UK's sugar levy could help tackle obesity
The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025. The Treasury confirmed it plans to move forward ...
May 6, 2025
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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 ...
May 6, 2025
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Blocking Mitch, an energy-control protein, prevents fat accumulation in human cells
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass.
May 5, 2025
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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 ...
May 5, 2025
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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 ...
May 5, 2025
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Childhood obesity linked to higher risk of severe weight stigma in adulthood
Adults who developed severe obesity before the age of 18 are nearly three times more likely than those who developed the condition later to be subjected to severe experienced weight stigma (EWS), a study led by UT Southwestern ...
May 1, 2025
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Bariatric surgery: Different benefits for people with an increased risk of diabetes
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are overweight or obese. Many develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other complications. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment option for significantly reducing weight and reducing ...
Apr 30, 2025
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GIP receptor shows surprising dual action: Both activation and blockade support weight loss
Drugs that bind to and activate the receptors for the hormones GLP-1 and GIP are effective in the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Surprisingly, active substances are currently being developed that not only activate the ...
Apr 29, 2025
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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 ...
Apr 29, 2025
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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 ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Lifespan of glucose-controlling molecule could be extended, helping protect against obesity, research suggests
Between 1990 and 2017 the global deaths attributed to high body mass index more than doubled from 2.2 million to 4.7 million people. Obesity levels also track closely with type 2 diabetes, where the figure has been projected ...
Apr 28, 2025
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US sees disproportionate increase in body mass index rates of more than 60
In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30%, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a body mass index, or BMI, of ...
Apr 28, 2025
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KIAA1199: A new player in adipogenesis and whole-body energy regulation
Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it also acts as an endocrine organ influencing metabolic processes. Proteins secreted by bone cells, ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Why our waistlines expand in middle age—aging stem cells shift into overdrive
It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity, clinical trial shows
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has found.
Apr 25, 2025
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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, ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Investigating tirzepatide's role in weight loss and metabolic health
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center conducted a first-of-its-kind study to provide insights into the mechanisms of action of tirzepatide—a drug known as Zepbound—on weight loss with respect to energy ...
Apr 24, 2025
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Obesity triggers harmful signals that may worsen kidney disease, research finds
A comprehensive new review by researchers at the University of Kentucky sheds light on the intricate and damaging relationship between obesity and kidney disease.
Apr 24, 2025
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Inhibition of an enzyme that promotes inflammation may reduce cardiovascular risk in obese people
A research team led by Dr. Martin Mollenhauer from the Heart Center at University Hospital Cologne has investigated the link between obesity and the risk of cardiovascular disease in greater detail. The researchers have discovered ...
Apr 23, 2025
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How to maintain your weight after completing weight loss medications
Weight-loss medications help adjust the hormones that make a person feel hungry, causing them to feel full faster after eating small portions. However, once a person stops taking these medications, there is a likelihood of ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Obesity disrupts molecular 'reaction time' to starvation in mice, study finds
Researchers led by Keigo Morita and Shinya Kuroda of the University of Tokyo have revealed a temporal disruption in the metabolism of obese mice when adapting to starvation despite no significant structural disruptions in ...
Apr 22, 2025
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