How lifestyle can protect childhood cancer survivors
Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors. These are the findings of two new international studies.
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Obesity tied to longer operative time for pediatric adenotonsillectomy
Pediatric patients with obesity undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face longer operating times, according to a study published online May 21 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.
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Obesity may influence how breast cancer spreads
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a study by University of Oklahoma researchers published in The American Journal of Pathology.
May 28, 2026
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How gut microbes help shape how many calories you absorb from food
Food labels make calories seem simple. They show the number of calories per serving, which is calculated based on how much fat, carbohydrates and protein the food contains. But inside the body, digestion is far more complicated. ...
May 27, 2026
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Study links eight heart-healthy habits to lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with excessive sugar intake, but lifestyle factors including body weight, exercise, and smoking habits can also influence risk. A new study published in Diabetology has found that greater ...
May 27, 2026
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Weight-loss program helps women battling breast cancer
Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function and ...
May 27, 2026
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Low-insulinemic, planetary health diets optimize weight management during menopause
Adopting low-insulinemic and planetary health diets during menopause is associated with optimized weight management, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open.
May 27, 2026
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Tirzepatide superior to intensified conventional care for early type 2 diabetes
Tirzepatide is superior to intensified conventional care (ICC) for adults with early type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled with metformin, according to a study published online May 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 27, 2026
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When bariatric surgery may lower cancer risk: Insulin, sex and genes offer new clues
Substantial and sustained weight loss has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cancer-related death, mainly in women. Two new studies now provide clues to why the risk is reduced—and suggest that gender, metabolism ...
May 25, 2026
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How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn't fit all in weight loss
For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely have the weight they desire. But it is much more ...
May 25, 2026
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