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Obesity Modifies Link Between Birth Weight, Metabolic Phenotypes

TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – Associations between lower birth weight (BW) and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity, according to a study published in the July issue...

Wegovy, Ozempic Lower Risk of Many Obesity-Related Cancers

MONDAY, July 8, 2024 – In yet another finding that touts the health benefits of wildly popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, scientists report that taking the drugs may help...

When It Comes to Weight Gain, Not All Antidepressants Are the Same

WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 – Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, but some types cause people to pack on pounds more than others, a new study says. Bupropion users are 15% to 20%...

Body Mass Index Strongly Linked to Adiposity for Children Aged 8 to 19 Years

MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – For children aged 8 to 19 years, body mass index (BMI) is strongly related to high levels of adiposity, according to a study published online June 3 in Pediatrics. David S....

Costs, Side Effects Drive Folks to Quit New Weight-Loss Meds

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Three months after starting one of the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, more than a quarter of patients have already quit the medications, and by a year from first use more than...

Childhood Weight Status May Stratify Mortality Risk in Adults With Obesity

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – In adults with obesity, childhood weight status may stratify mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Congress on Obesity, hosted...

One in 8 U.S. Adults Have Now Used Blockbuster Meds Like Ozempic

FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 – About 1 in 8 U.S. adults (12%) have tried a weight-loss drug like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound or Mounjaro, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll says. About 6% are taking one right...

Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – A head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic people who ate the same amount of daily calories – with one group following a fasting schedule and the other eating freely --...

Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals. Nearly one...

Weight-Related Bullying Increases With More Screen Time, Social Media Use

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Among an international sample of adolescents, there is an association of increased screen time hours and social media use with weight-related bullying, according to a...

Apple Cider Vinegar Beneficial for Overweight, Obese Individuals

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – For overweight and obese individuals, apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption is associated with a significant reduction in anthropometric variables, as well as improvement...

Higher Adiposity Tied to Worse Mental Health

MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Increased adiposity is significantly associated with poorer mental health in both men and women, according to a study published online March 6 in PLOS ONE. Caoimhe Lonergan, ...

Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study

FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 – Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they were that age, a new study says. People are six times more likely...

Over 1 Billion People Are Now Obese Worldwide

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay news) – More than 1 billion adults and children around the world are now obese, a new global analysis estimates. Nearly 880 million adults now are living with...

BP Control Improved With Gastric Bypass in Patients With Obesity, Hypertension

TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – For individuals with obesity and hypertension, bariatric surgery is associated with improved hypertension control, according to a study published in the Feb. 13 issue of the...

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