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Could ultra-processed foods be the new 'silent' killer?
From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives. Oil, fat, sugar,... Read more
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With regular exercise, medical weight loss treatment does not have to be permanent
For nearly a year, we have been debating weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda and similar products and what... Read more
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Whether you exercise regularly or one-to-two days a week, weight loss is possible, shows study
Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss... Read more
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Protein-rich breakfasts found to boost satiety and concentration
A new Danish study has explored the link between diet and cognitive function, and the results reveal that a protein-rich... Read more
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How does diet before and during pregnancy affect your child?
Every mother wants to have the healthiest child she can, and new research shows that the nutritional status of the... Read more
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Food for thought: Obesity may affect the brain too
Calorie-filled meals with little nutrition are suspected of having an impact on decision-making and of causing an overweight trap.... Read more
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Overconsumption of fructose by parents increases risk of cardiometabolic disease in offspring, study shows
Offspring of rats that consume excessive amounts of fructose develop disturbances in the autonomic nervous, cardiovascular, and metabolic systems at... Read more
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Latch On Study: Breastfeeding among mothers who are overweight or obese can be significantly increased
Breastfeeding rates among women who are overweight or obese can be increased by providing education and support, according to new... Read more
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Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments
As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that... Read more
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A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating
New research from Drexel University's Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) examined how often people experiencing binge... Read more
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Gastric bypass improves long-term diabetes remission, even after weight recurrence: Study
Adults who have obesity and type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if... Read more
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Cognitive benefits seen two years after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery (BS) is associated with cognitive benefits two years after surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 9... Read more
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Can kimchi really help you lose weight? Hold your pickle. The evidence isn't looking great
Fermented foods have become popular in recent years, partly due to their perceived health benefits.... Read more
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Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense
Community-based, online weight loss programs focused on physical and spiritual needs are a cost-effective way to improve wellness among vulnerable... Read more
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Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems
The frenzy of demand for new, FDA-approved drugs like Ozempic, used to treat diabetes, has been fueled in part by... Read more