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New research challenges 4-decades old obesity theory as to why and how body composition varies in young children
In new research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) and published in The Journal of Nutrition, a 42-year-old theory as to why children's body mass index (BMI) decreases post-infancy ...
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Study challenges decades-old puzzle about childhood body fat
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, offers new insights into a decades-old puzzle in childhood obesity. The study found that while body mass index (BMI) starts to rise in early childhood during a stage known ...
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Ultra-processed food intake tied to sharply higher obesity risk in adolescents
Adolescents who consume more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have significantly higher odds of being overweight or obese, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS One by ...
Apr 15, 2026
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New weight loss pill gets approval, but FDA seeks more safety data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told Eli Lilly to study possible heart, liver and other risks tied to its new obesity drug Foundayo, according to an approval letter released Tuesday.
Apr 15, 2026
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Ultraprocessed food linked to thigh muscle fat in those at risk for knee OA
For individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis, high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with higher muscle fat content, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology.
Apr 15, 2026
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For future heart health, body fat in late teens may be more important than during childhood
New research published in The European Journal of Endocrinology shows that increased total body fat mass and abdominal fat mass from late adolescence to early 20s, but not from the childhood period before this, predicts progressively ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Study finds that whole-fat milk lowers risk of child obesity
New research from the University of Toronto suggests that children who drink whole-fat milk in early childhood may have lower odds of obesity in middle childhood than those who drink reduced-fat milk. The study adds to emerging ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Obesity research is on the increase, but study reveals surprising find
While scientific studies about obesity and general health are on the rise, a new analysis has determined that more studies are using animal modeling research than human modeling. Dr. Sarah Purcell, an assistant professor ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Ads for GLP‑1 drugs are flooding the internet. Here's how to know if it's safe to buy them online
If you watched the Super Bowl in 2026, you likely saw Serena Williams share her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medications in a commercial.
Apr 15, 2026
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Neurons don't run on sugar alone: Hidden fat droplets help drive brain signaling, appetite and weight control
The brain is the body's command center, and neurons are the workhorses that carry out its commands. They transmit signals that regulate many bodily functions, including key metabolic processes such as appetite, body weight ...
Apr 14, 2026
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GLP-1 medicine improves liver health independent of weight loss, study finds
Researchers at Toronto's Sinai Health have found that semaglutide—the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1—acts directly on a subset of liver cells to improve organ function and ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Carb-heavy foods drove weight gain without more calories by lowering energy burn
Bread is a staple that has sustained civilizations over centuries and is intrinsically etched into the very grains of society. However, as obesity rates continue to rise, it may now be time to retire this dependency in modern ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Why England's calorie label rules may help some eating disorders and harm others
Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding their recovery, finds new research from UCL and King's College London. For the study, published in BMJ ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Waist-to-height ratio predicts the risk of hypertension better than BMI, finds study
New waist-to-height cutoffs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass index, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Weight gain in your 20s may matter most: Why the health impact can last decades
In a study involving over 600,000 people, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated how changes in weight between the ages of 17 and 60 are linked to the risk of dying from various diseases. The results show ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Obesity can derail vaccine response, forcing lung T cells to defend instead
New findings reveal that obesity significantly impaired the quality and longevity of antibody responses to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa vaccine in a mouse model. The impaired antibody production was due to defects in germinal ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, researchers report
Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says.
Apr 13, 2026
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Ultra processed vs. minimally processed foods: What's the difference?
Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as "healthy." They save time. They're affordable. And ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Heart, metabolic and inflammatory risk patterns found to differ markedly between men and women with obesity
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (May 12–15), reveals distinct patterns of heart, metabolic, and inflammatory health risks between men and women living with ...
Apr 12, 2026
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AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts to flag overlooked GLP-1 side effects
By using AI to analyze more than 400,000 Reddit posts, Penn researchers have identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1s, the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide, that may not ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Adding 1,700 to 5,500 steps per day offsets risk of chronic disease
Adding as little as 1,700 to 5,500 steps per day can offset the risk of a list of chronic diseases—including obesity, diabetes and sleep apnea—according to a new study from a corresponding author with Vanderbilt Health.
Apr 10, 2026
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Breastfeeding at least three months tied to lower weight gain decades later
Breastfeeding not only affects your weight while you are breastfeeding—women gain up to 6.5 kilos less on average later in life if they breastfeed for at least three months, according to a new study.
Apr 9, 2026
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AI-based monitoring reveals protein deficiencies in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss
Adults with overweight or obesity taking the new generation of weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide tend to eat significantly less, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, according to one of the first ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Sugary drink purchases could be cut by up to 30% with simple policy changes, study finds
New research from Macquarie University has used strong evidence from Mongolia to show how a combination of higher prices, graphic health warnings and less prominent supermarket placement can work to reduce the consumption ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Long-term excess weight, not one-time BMI, can better predict cardiovascular risk
Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but people's weights can shift over time, and little is known about the cumulative impact of excess weight. New research from investigators at Mass General Brigham ...
Apr 8, 2026
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