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What fat cats on a diet may tell us about obesity in humans
Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study... Read more
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Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals
People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche.... Read more
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Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study
An international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to... Read more
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Taking Ozempic or other weight-loss meds? Watch your diet to avoid 'exchanging one problem for another,' says dietitian
GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro have emerged as a game-changer for weight loss, slowing digestion and increasing... Read more
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Three signs your diet is causing too much muscle loss—and what to do about it
When trying to lose weight, it's natural to want to see quick results. So when the number on the scales... Read more
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Scientists pinpoint brain cells that delay first bite of food
Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation... Read more
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Better food policies needed to combat obesity and overnutrition in South Asia, says study
New research highlights an urgent need for more effective food policies to address rising levels of obesity in South Asia.... Read more
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Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people... Read more
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Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications
The next chapter in the story of headline-making popular obesity drugs may center on the physiological relationship between feeling satisfied... Read more
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Sister hormone of GLP-1 could lead to better weight-loss drugs
Much like the Cold War space race, the world's pharmaceutical giants are currently scrambling to produce the best weight-loss drug.... Read more
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Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide
Since 1990, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents (determined by the body mass index, BMI) has increased four-fold... Read more
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It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues
Prejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened... Read more
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Researchers propose new framework for diagnosing obesity based on body fat distribution, not BMI
The system for diagnosing and managing obesity can no longer be about just body mass index (BMI), which is excluding... Read more
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Could sauna time help curb weight gain during menopause?
A 30-minute sauna or warm bubble bath every day might help women of a certain age fend off unwanted weight... Read more
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Biden calls for lower prices of Ozempic, similar drugs
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to lower prices for diabetes... Read more