Health
Herniated disk: What it is, symptoms and treatment
The pain and discomfort of a herniated disk can significantly impact the quality of your life.
Jun 26, 2023
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News tagged with excess weight
Neuroscience
Researchers pinpoint brain cells that drive appetite in obesity
A team at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has discovered a group of brain cells that boosts appetite when there is a prolonged surplus of energy in the body, such as excess fat accumulation in obesity.
May 17, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain
Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity now finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in oldest old men
Excess weight is associated with more somatic complaints for oldest old men, according to a study published online March 29 in PLOS ONE.
Apr 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Why are colorectal cancer rates rising among younger adults?
Nearly double the number of young adults under 55 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than a decade ago, and more are dying from the disease each year, as reported recently by the American Cancer Society.
Apr 3, 2023
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Health
Small changes in children's sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits, shows study
Just an hour less sleep a night affects what and how children eat, University of Otago research shows.
Mar 15, 2023
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Cardiology
How obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease
Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new Journal of the American College of Cardiology review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight, obesity more deadly than previously believed
Excess weight or obesity boosts risk of death by anywhere from 22% to 91%—significantly more than previously believed—while the mortality risk of being slightly underweight has likely been overestimated, according to ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?
As a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pediatrician, for either a well visit or a sick one, we are always asking ourselves what we can do to ...
Feb 6, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds obesity-related neurodegeneration mimics Alzheimer's disease
A new study led by scientists at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University finds a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, suggesting that ...
Jan 31, 2023
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