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Obesity in Pregnancy Increases Child’s Colon Cancer Risk
Obesity during pregnancy doubles the risk of colon cancer in children, according to a recent study published in the journal Gut. This finding supports the
Magnet Jaw Lock for Obesity
A new magnetic jaw lock has been developed by scientists at the University of Otago in New Zealand to help people with obesity lose weight
Brain Shows Obesity Risk
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland has found that disruptions in brain regions that control appetite and satiety
Generational Weight Gain Trend
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is increasing from generation to generation, with ethnicity and education level having the strongest influence on body weight. In the
Obese Children Get Poorer Grades
A recent study conducted by social scientists Mona Dian from the University of Worms and Moris Triventi from the University of Trento in Italy has
Tax on fatty foods for better nutrition?
A number of countries are considering implementing a tax on high-fat foods, but the effectiveness of such a measure in improving dietary habits is a
Diabetes medication improves weight loss
Semaglutide, a diabetes medication, has achieved record-breaking results in a clinical trial for weight loss. The manufacturer has now applied for approval as a treatment
20% Reduction in Body Fat with Medication
A groundbreaking study has found that the monoclonal antibody Bimagrumab can significantly reduce body fat in obese patients with type 2 diabetes. The study, conducted
Sugar Tax Reduces Soda Consumption.
A new study has found that a tax on artificially sweetened drinks has significantly reduced consumption among children and teenagers. In Philadelphia, high school students
Sports Ineffective for Severely Obese
Many people struggling with obesity find it difficult to lose weight despite engaging in regular exercise. This is because their resting metabolic rate decreases significantly
