Obesity
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Cancer researcher banned from federal funding for faking data in nearly 400 images in 16 grant applications
The former basic medical sciences professor will be banned from receiving federal grants for a decade.
Opinion
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.
From the Journals
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.
From the Journals
Cold water immersion can have benefits
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body.
Livin' on the MDedge
Everyone wins when losers get paid
Plus: Utilizing ancient Greek warriors to plant trees in your neighborhood, and one toilet’s journey down the yellow brick road in search of a...
Latest 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...
From the Journals
Green Mediterranean diet lowers visceral adipose tissue
The green Mediterranean diet lowered visceral fat by twice as much as the standard Mediterranean diet.
Feature
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...
From the Journals
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.
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Obesity tied to worse brain health in children
In children with obesity, there were brain differences indicating decreased connectivity within and between networks, which has have been...