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Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Adiposity, Cardiometabolic Risk in Children
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – High ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption in young children is associated with adiposity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, according to a study published online May...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Dispensing Up From 2020 to 2023 for Teens, Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – For adolescents and young adults, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) dispensing increased from 2020 to 2023, according to a research letter published...
'Hungry Gut' Gene Test Shows Who'll Benefit Most From Wegovy
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – You've watched others shed pounds in a matter of weeks after taking one of the new blockbuster weight-loss drugs, so you decide to try one of the medications yourself, only...
Semaglutide Has Lasting Benefit for Weight Loss
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Semaglutide has a long-term beneficial impact on weight, as well as cardiovascular benefits, regardless of weight loss, according to two studies presented at the annual...
Stomach Paralysis Risk May Rise in People Taking Ozempic and Similar Drugs
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – New, real-world research confirms that the blockbuster weight-loss drugs that millions of Americans have been taking to shed pounds can trigger stomach paralysis in some...
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
SUNDAY, May 19, 2024 – If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and caffeine. "From a sleep standpoint, you...
Men Are More Debilitated by Diabetes Than Women
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 – Men are more vulnerable than women to the debilitating effects of diabetes, a new long-term study finds. Overall rates of diabetes are similar between men and women, according...
Brain's 'Food Smell' Circuitry Might Drive Overeating
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 – The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full. That’s due to the interaction between two different parts of the brain...
U-Shaped Link Detected Between Adolescent BMI and Mental Health
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 – There is a U-shaped association between adolescent body mass index (BMI) and mental health, according to a study published online May 15 in JAMA Psychiatry. Shanquan Chen,...
Widening Disparities Seen in Youth Obesity
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 – In the 2019 to 2020 school year, 20.9 percent of New York City elementary and middle school students had obesity, and 6.4 percent had severe obesity, according to a study...
For Women With Obesity, Risk for Breast Cancer Drops After Bariatric Surgery
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – For women with obesity, the risk for breast cancer is reduced after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online May 15 in JAMA Surgery. Felipe M. Kristensson,...
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...
Activity Tracker, Scale Plus Phone App May Aid Weight Loss
THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – Weight loss is similar for individuals using a wireless feedback system (WFS) that provides daily information on lifestyle change and weight loss versus the same system...
Four in 10 Adults With Diabetes Report Taking a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 – One in eight adults (12 percent) say they have ever taken a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and 6 percent say they are currently using one, according to...
One Key to Weight Loss for Men: Competing for Cash
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 – A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report. The incentive was winning the "Game of Stones" – a...
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