Obesity
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Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
Perspectives
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”
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One in five children at risk for eating disorder: Study
The proportion of children with disordered eating is likely even higher, the researchers explain, because children may hide symptoms “due to...
Child Psychiatry Consult
AAP vs. AED on obesity treatment: Is there a middle ground?
Productive dialogue would be likely enhanced if both sides avoided unfounded speculation about bias and motive and worked from a good faith...
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Study documents link between preadolescent acne and elevated BMI
“High BMI is a strong risk factor for acne development and severity in adults, but until now pediatric studies have revealed mixed information,”...
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Eating potatoes is healthy, study finds
Potatoes are filled with key nutrients,packed with health benefits.
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Exercise halves T2D risk in adults with obesity
Adults with obesity in a supervised exercise program were significantly less likely than nonexercisers to develop type 2 diabetes 10 years later...
From the Journals
Similar brain atrophy in obesity and Alzheimer’s disease
The findings of a new study suggest that managing excess weight might slow cognitive decline and lower the risk for AD.
Commentary
Managing respiratory symptoms in the ‘tripledemic’ era
Is it COVID-19, flu, or even RSV?
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‘Sugar tax’ prevented thousands of girls becoming obese
Reductions were greatest in girls whose schools were in the most deprived areas, where children are known to consume the largest amount of sugary...
Perspectives
Weight bias affects views of kids’ obesity recommendations
For childhood obesity, we thankfully now have a number of effective treatment options that we can offer, and it’s only our societal weight bias...