Obesity
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Obesity impacts peripheral airway reactivity, asthma
Overall, most obese individuals with and without asthma showed significant changes in peripheral airway resistance.
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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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Earlier colorectal cancer screening appears cost-effective in overweight, obese patients
Starting colonoscopy at age 45 seems to be cost-effective for both men and women.
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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.
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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.
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Not all children with type 2 diabetes have obesity
Normal-weight children with other risk factors should be screened.