Obesity
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Cold water immersion can have benefits
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body.
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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...