Overweight & Obesity
A simple exercise goal protects against unhealthy weight gain
New research shows that physical activity equivalent to 100 PAI a week can counteract excessive weight gain.
Apr 27, 2021
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Neuroscience
Weight loss surgery reduces brain pressure in patients with neurological condition
Weight loss surgery is more effective than dieting to reduce brain pressure that can cause blindness in patients with a neurological condition, finds a study led by the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham ...
Apr 26, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Shelter-in-place orders tied to weight gain
Shelter-in-place orders were associated with consistent weight gain, according to a research letter published online March 22 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 7, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Positive self-image and self-esteem protects against weight gain in adolescence
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that the way young people view their bodies have a great impact on their BMI.
Mar 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Unhealthy weight gains, increased drinking reported by Americans coping with pandemic stress
As growing vaccine demand signals a potential turning point in the global COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's health crisis is far from over. One year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, many ...
Mar 11, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds increased risk of death among breast cancer patients who drink sugar-sweetened soda
New research from the University at Buffalo suggests that breast cancer patients who drink sugar-sweetened beverages regularly are at increased risk for death from any cause and breast cancer in particular.
Mar 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why people make healthy claims but indulge in unhealthy behaviors
The time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is characterized by overindulgence. While we tell others that we are eating and drinking in moderation, controlling our spending, and exercising more, in reality, we do the ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Medical economics
Coverage for people with pre-existing conditions improved under the Affordable Care Act
Insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions increased during the first five years of Affordable Care Act implementation, a recent UW–Madison study revealed.
Oct 16, 2020
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Genetics
It's all connected: Your genes, your environment, and your health
Human health is highly dependent on genetics, yet it is also known to be affected by factors in an individual's environment—and these days that environment is quite stressful. As we shelter in place amid the coronavirus ...
Oct 6, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
Study provides new data on current ART regimens with weight gain concerns
Ezintsha, a research group at Wits University that investigates better options for first-line antiretroviral treatment (ART) regimens for people with HIV, today published its 96-week outcomes in the prestigious Lancet HIV ...
Oct 1, 2020
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