Obesity
News
Does vitamin D deficiency cause obesity or vice versa?
A strong link exists between low vitamin D levels (serum 25[OH] vitamin D) and obesity.
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FMT doesn’t appear to affect weight loss after bariatric surgery
There is much interest in the gut microbiota as a potential target for the treatment of obesity. FMT from a lean donor has shown promise in...
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‘The Whale’: Is this new movie fat-phobic or fat-friendly?
Brendan Fraser wears prosthetics to portray a 600-lb man in “The Whale,” sparking controversy from activists around the casting decision.
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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.
Perspectives
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.
News
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.
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Cold water immersion can have benefits
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body.