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Diet packed with fast food found hard on the liver
“Striking” elevations in steatosis were evident among persons with obesity and diabetes who consumed fast food, in comparison with their...
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Does obesity blunt effects of vitamin D supplementation?
‘There seems to be something different happening with vitamin D metabolism at higher body weights,’ said the author of a new paper.
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‘Clinical paradox’? Bariatric surgery may protect from GI cancers
The study marks “an important step toward improving the understanding of potential lifetime risks of bariatric surgery and overall major health...
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New guidelines on peds obesity call for aggressive treatment
The authors of the guidelines encourage primary care doctors to collaborate with other medical professionals to treat the comorbidities often...
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Best diets in 2023: Mediterranean diet wins again
U.S. News & World Report’s latest annual rankings of the best diet plans has been released.
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FDA approves Wegovy (semaglutide) for obesity in teens 12 and up
FDA approves semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy), a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, for treating obesity in adolescents aged 12 years and older.
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Does vitamin D deficiency cause obesity or vice versa?
A strong link exists between low vitamin D levels (serum 25[OH] vitamin D) and obesity.
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FMT doesn’t appear to affect weight loss after bariatric surgery
There is much interest in the gut microbiota as a potential target for the treatment of obesity. FMT from a lean donor has shown promise in...
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‘The Whale’: Is this new movie fat-phobic or fat-friendly?
Brendan Fraser wears prosthetics to portray a 600-lb man in “The Whale,” sparking controversy from activists around the casting decision.
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Bite-sized bouts of exercise: Why they are valuable and what they are missing
Short, intense bursts of physical activity offer entry into exercise for less active individuals.