The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians refer children aged 6 years or older with a high body mass index (BMI) to comprehensive intensive behavioral interventions. These recommendations ...
Jun 18, 2024
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If you've spent any time scrolling through health-related TikToks lately, you've probably heard about cortisol. High levels of the so-called "stress hormone" are being blamed for fatigue, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, ...
Jun 19, 2024
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New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of ...
Jul 1, 2024
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A recent social media video highlights an unusual but potentially critical cancer indicator that often goes unnoticed—the sudden growth of fine, white hair on typically hairless areas of the body.
Jul 11, 2024
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With Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs such as Qsymia and Contrave, which come in pill form but also include serious warning labels.
Jul 8, 2024
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One in six integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have stopped accepting new patients for specialist weight management services as their referral numbers spiral out of control, an investigation by The BMJ has found.
Jun 26, 2024
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Combining antiobesity medications enhances preoperative weight loss in individuals with high body mass index (BMI) preparing for metabolic surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society ...
Jun 18, 2024
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The cerebellum, often referred to as the "little brain," has captivated researchers for centuries due to its unique structure and cellular complexity, as one of the most ancient brain regions in evolutionary terms. It has ...
Jul 11, 2024
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A recent study has shown that lifting heavy weights three times weekly leads to sustained improvements in strength in older adults. This is good news because being strong as you age can help you maintain independence for ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Three of four patients stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy two years after being prescribed the blockbuster drugs for weight loss, a new analysis shows.
Jul 11, 2024
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