Tweaking ‘hippo’ genes could help obese people lose weight, scientists say Humans carry the set of four genes which have…
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Overweight or obesity worsens liver-damaging effects of alcohol
Researchers suggest future NHMRC alcohol guidelines need to place more emphasis on Australia’s growing waistlines. Led by the University of…
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Water-Soluble Vitamin D: Better for Those With Malabsorption?
A new oral formulation of vitamin D3 — calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 25(OH)D3) — is better absorbed by people with obesity…
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Adult obesity, inactivity associated with violent crime in Black and Hispanic communities
The prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity in adults were linked to violent crime rates in Chicago’s urban Black and…
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Lower BMI Thresholds for Diabetes in Non-White Populations
Body mass index (BMI) cutoffs for obesity in people of Black or Asian descent should be redefined to lower levels…
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Study: Obesity slows progress against cancer deaths
Cancer death rates have fallen dramatically in the United States, but factor in obesity, as researchers did at the University…
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How to live longer: Eating slower may boost your longevity – here’s why
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to…
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Study Clarifies Who Gets Post–COVID-19 Interstitial Lung Disease
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A study of post–COVID-19 patients in…
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Newly identified genes increase risk of obesity and also protect against this disease
People living with obesity tend to have unhealthy glucose and lipid levels in their blood, as well as high blood…
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Most Severe COVID Tied to Four Cardiometabolic Conditions
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in…
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