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#health-risks
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Food & drink

Modern Morals: My daughter feeds her kids so much junk food and crap - how can I talk to her about it?

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Food & drink

Modern Morals: My daughter feeds her kids so much junk food and crap - how can I talk to her about it?

#weight-loss
Public health
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Genetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscle

GLP-1 receptor agonists help lower blood sugar and aid weight loss by reducing fat mass more than muscle mass.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Bizarre NYC pizza ad that name-drops Wegovy is is sparking outrage: 'This is crazy'

A Midtown pizza-bagel restaurant's ad promotes weight-loss drugs, sparking controversy regarding public health and obesity concerns.
Cancer
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Study Suggests Weight Loss Drugs Can Reduce Cancer Risk

Weight loss can reduce cancer risk, with bariatric surgery and GLP-1 drugs offering protective effects.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Genetic evidence that diabetes drug GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve weight loss primarily by reducing fat mass more than muscle

GLP-1 receptor agonists help lower blood sugar and aid weight loss by reducing fat mass more than muscle mass.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Bizarre NYC pizza ad that name-drops Wegovy is is sparking outrage: 'This is crazy'

A Midtown pizza-bagel restaurant's ad promotes weight-loss drugs, sparking controversy regarding public health and obesity concerns.
Cancer
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Study Suggests Weight Loss Drugs Can Reduce Cancer Risk

Weight loss can reduce cancer risk, with bariatric surgery and GLP-1 drugs offering protective effects.
#supermarkets
#healthcare
Health
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Obesity starts in the brain

Recent study links insulin sensitivity in the brain to obesity, suggesting diet's direct impact on brain function and health.
Obesity, recognized as a disease, poses challenges for healthcare systems globally.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sizing up: how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity

Industries worldwide are adapting to accommodate increasing rates of obesity, reflecting a shift in societal norms around body size.
Health
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Obesity starts in the brain

Recent study links insulin sensitivity in the brain to obesity, suggesting diet's direct impact on brain function and health.
Obesity, recognized as a disease, poses challenges for healthcare systems globally.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sizing up: how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity

Industries worldwide are adapting to accommodate increasing rates of obesity, reflecting a shift in societal norms around body size.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jamaal Bowman Claims Black People Have Higher Rates of Heart Disease and Cancer Because of Being Called the N-Word'

The reason why heart disease and cancer and obesity and diabetes are bigger in the black community is because of the stress we carry from having to deal with being called the N-word directly or indirectly every day.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

There are more C-section births in the UK than ever, so why is the stigma against them still so strong? | Hannah Marsh

Evidently, it's a complex picture, and there is not one clear answer to the rising C-section rates, with multiple intersecting risk factors involved.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Obesity can kill': Controversial campaign by Ozempic drugmaker sparks backlash

This campaign highlights obesity as a serious health issue, yet it has faced backlash for being insensitive and overly commercialized by Novo Nordisk.
Social media marketing
fromScienceDaily
2 weeks ago

This "Healthy" Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity

The study found that oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat associated with obesity, causes the body to make more fat cells, suggesting it may drive obesity.
OMG science
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050

Global obesity rates are predicted to exceed 50% among adults by 2050 without urgent action.
Lower-income countries will face the most significant increases in obesity rates.
Nigeria's obesity population could triple, highlighting urgent health concerns.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 report

By 2050, over half of all adults and a third of children globally are predicted to be overweight or obese, straining healthcare.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 study

Obesity in Africa is rising at alarming rates, particularly among women, prompting urgent health concerns and comparisons to the HIV epidemic.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

By 2050, nearly 60% of adults and a third of children could be overweight or obese without government intervention.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050

Global obesity rates are predicted to exceed 50% among adults by 2050 without urgent action.
Lower-income countries will face the most significant increases in obesity rates.
Nigeria's obesity population could triple, highlighting urgent health concerns.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 report

By 2050, over half of all adults and a third of children globally are predicted to be overweight or obese, straining healthcare.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 study

Obesity in Africa is rising at alarming rates, particularly among women, prompting urgent health concerns and comparisons to the HIV epidemic.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study

By 2050, nearly 60% of adults and a third of children could be overweight or obese without government intervention.
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
#neurology
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

Addiction and obesity share neurological pathways, reinforcing compulsive behaviors.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may help regulate both appetite and addictive cravings.
Emerging compounds, such as MEAI, are being studied for its potential in addiction treatment.
A holistic approach combining therapy, medication, and new research offers hope.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

Addiction and obesity share neurological pathways, reinforcing compulsive behaviors.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may help regulate both appetite and addictive cravings.
Emerging compounds, such as MEAI, are being studied for its potential in addiction treatment.
A holistic approach combining therapy, medication, and new research offers hope.
#mental-health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds

Adolescents face a critical health crisis with rising obesity and mental health issues exacerbated by climate change and pandemic impacts.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 1 billion young people will suffer from health problems by 2030

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, requiring urgent action to address emerging threats and inequalities in care.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds

Adolescents face a critical health crisis with rising obesity and mental health issues exacerbated by climate change and pandemic impacts.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 1 billion young people will suffer from health problems by 2030

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, requiring urgent action to address emerging threats and inequalities in care.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
#nutrition
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza

Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza

Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Struggling With Stubborn Belly Fat? Here's What Science Says

Belly fat in older men arises from multiple interconnected factors: hormonal dysfunction, psychological stress, and an obesogenic environment compounding the aging process.
Health
#metabolic-health
fromNature
1 month ago
SF food

CoQ imbalance drives reverse electron transport to disrupt liver metabolism - Nature

fromNature
1 month ago
SF food

CoQ imbalance drives reverse electron transport to disrupt liver metabolism - Nature

#health
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Obesity is a disease, not a moral failure - medics need to treat it as such': Professor says over a million people in Ireland would qualify for weight-loss drugs

Some doctors are neglecting to prescribe effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to misconceptions about obesity as a disease.
Data science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover 'fat gene' that hardwires you for obesity

A newly discovered fat gene, DENND1B, may affect weight gain resistance and is linked to obesity in both humans and Labrador retrievers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Hardest Geezer suggests daily 5km runs to tackle Britain's obesity crisis

Increasing daily physical activity through initiatives like a 5km run could significantly reduce obesity rates and burden on the NHS in the UK.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'In the States, they're injecting 12-year-olds. That isn't here yet, but it's on the way' - Kathryn Thomas on her weight-loss drugs documentary

Weight-loss drugs are easily obtainable, but caution is advised due to personal and ethical concerns.
Health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

You need more than Ozempic to fight food addiction. Here's how

Ultraprocessed foods are engineered to be addictive and are leading to widespread obesity and health issues.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Obesity is a disease, not a moral failure - medics need to treat it as such': Professor says over a million people in Ireland would qualify for weight-loss drugs

Some doctors are neglecting to prescribe effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to misconceptions about obesity as a disease.
Data science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover 'fat gene' that hardwires you for obesity

A newly discovered fat gene, DENND1B, may affect weight gain resistance and is linked to obesity in both humans and Labrador retrievers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Hardest Geezer suggests daily 5km runs to tackle Britain's obesity crisis

Increasing daily physical activity through initiatives like a 5km run could significantly reduce obesity rates and burden on the NHS in the UK.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'In the States, they're injecting 12-year-olds. That isn't here yet, but it's on the way' - Kathryn Thomas on her weight-loss drugs documentary

Weight-loss drugs are easily obtainable, but caution is advised due to personal and ethical concerns.
Health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

You need more than Ozempic to fight food addiction. Here's how

Ultraprocessed foods are engineered to be addictive and are leading to widespread obesity and health issues.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Rethinking Obesity: Three Models and One Complex Reality

Obesity is a multifaceted issue requiring diverse frameworks that emphasize social and health-centric approaches rather than merely focusing on weight.
#diabetes
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

The surprising role lizard venom played in inventing Ozempic - as FDA warns about fakes being sold

Alternative medicine
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The surprising role lizard venom played in inventing Ozempic - as FDA warns about fakes being sold

Gila monster venom aids in developing diabetes and obesity treatments.
Exendin-4 from Gila monster venom serves as a long-lasting GLP-1 analogue.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Everything to know about the new weight loss pill that works as well as Ozempic - and when you can get it

Eli Lilly's orforglipron offers a stab-free treatment for diabetes and obesity, with potential FDA approval enhancing its market presence.
#diet
SF food
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Obesity Actually Changes Your Brain

Obesity alters brain structure and function, decreasing dopamine receptors and influencing eating behaviors.
High-fat, high-sugar diets change the brain's reward processing and promote overeating.
Reversal of brain changes due to obesity is challenging and may not be fully achievable.
SF food
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Obesity Actually Changes Your Brain

Obesity alters brain structure and function, decreasing dopamine receptors and influencing eating behaviors.
High-fat, high-sugar diets change the brain's reward processing and promote overeating.
Reversal of brain changes due to obesity is challenging and may not be fully achievable.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50

Children from deprived areas are disproportionately referred to NHS excess weight clinics, often with complex health needs.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman choked to death while eating at her partner's Romford home, court hears

Given those circumstances, I will open an inquest. Inquests are public court hearings, held in the public interest, to investigate the causes of unnatural or unexplained deaths.
UK news
#sugar-tax
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Vows to Whip Overweight Troops Into Shape: We Will Be FIT, Not FAT'

Hegseth emphasized the military's commitment to fitness and weight standards, stating, 'We will be FIT, not FAT. Completely unacceptable. This is what happens when standards are IGNORED.'
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Florida death row inmate's lawyers argue he shouldn't be executed because he's 'morbidly obese'

Executing Mr. Tanzi using the existing protocols is likely to cause serious illness and needless suffering, given his obesity and uncontrolled medical conditions.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

RFK Jr. dares governor of West Virginia - America's fattest state - to do regular public weigh-ins

I urge every governor to follow West Virginia's lead and submit a waiver to the USDA to remove soda from SNAP. If there's one thing we can agree on, it should be eliminating taxpayer-funded soda subsidies for lower-income kids.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Your zero-calorie sweetener is actually changing how your brain works

This research shows that while sucralose is a popular zero-calorie sweetener, it may paradoxically be increasing hunger instead of suppressing it, raising concerns about its use for weight management.
SF food
Pets
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Have we accidentally bred some dogs for obesity?

Genetic risk influences obesity in Labradors, highlighting the role of selective breeding and diet in dog training and health.
SF food
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Binge Now, Pay Later: The Effects of Junk Food on Your Brain

Short-term junk food binges can alter brain function, leading to long-term challenges with appetite regulation.
#neuroscience
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