obesity

New research debunks myths around eggs and obesity, showing how moderate consumption supports health while highlighting the best cooking methods for maximum nutritional benefits. Study: Association between egg consumption and…
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Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center…
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian…
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Obesity affects a staggering 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States. While some new popular therapies are helping to tackle the epidemic of obesity, there is still so much that researchers do not…
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As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed. University of South…
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Through an analysis of tweets (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed…
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Despite slashing sugary drink sales by over 25%, Philadelphia’s beverage tax reveals nuanced effects on children’s weight, spotlighting the complexity of tackling pediatric obesity. Study: The Philadelphia Beverage Tax and…
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An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the body. The finding paves the way for the development of simpler and cheaper…
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Study highlights kimchi’s role in modulating gut microbiota, increasing beneficial bacteria, and reducing body fat mass in overweight individuals. ​​​​​​​Study: Effects of kimchi consumption on body fat and intestinal…
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Escalating health concerns demand urgent action to combat rising obesity rates. Study: National-level and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the USA, 1990–2021, and…
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