Obesity
News
New pediatrics growth charts better reflect severe obesity
The update accounts for the rising number of youth with the most serious weight problems, according to the CDC.
News
Not all children with type 2 diabetes have obesity
Normal-weight children with other risk factors should be screened.
Perspectives
The new obesity breakthrough drugs
Semaglutide and other drugs for weight loss were being developed for improving glucose regulation and unexpectedly were found to achieve...
Commentary
Does paying people to lose weight work?
Thousands of genes and dozens of hormones are involved in our individual levels of hunger, cravings, and fullness.
News
Low-carb, high-fat, calorie-unrestricted diet improves type 2 diabetes
The benefits of the diet were seen regardless of a person’s calorie intake.
News
Cold water immersion can have benefits
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body.
News
Youths have strong opinions on language about body weight
The language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health...
News
Green Mediterranean diet lowers visceral adipose tissue
The green Mediterranean diet lowered visceral fat by twice as much as the standard Mediterranean diet.
News
The TikTok trend that triggered a diabetes drug shortage
Variety dubbed Ozempic “the worst kept secret in Hollywood – especially given that its most enthusiastic users are not prediabetic and do not...
News
Both potatoes and beans reduced insulin resistance, weight in controlled study
Randomized trial showed similar effects on insulin resistance and weight after 8 weeks of a potato-based or bean-based diet.