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Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. But in New Zealand it’s a particularly pressing issue.

The Conversation

Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults, from obesity and poor sleep to cancer and Type 2 diabetes.

Fortune

Fat tissue discovery may explain why some people easily regain lost weight

Finding may lead to improved strategies for weight management

The Independent UK

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Fat ‘remembering’ past obesity drives yo-yo diet effect, say experts

Research shows fat cells are affected by obesity in a way that alters how they respond to food, potentially for years

The Guardian - UK

Experts speak on diabetes management, prevention stressing on common risk factors at TOI Medithon-3

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use. Left unmanaged, it can lead to severe complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss.

The Times of India

Health: New type of blood test could identify children at risk of diabetes

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related problems, such as liver and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

RFK Jr: London scientists 'alarmed' by Trump's pick for Health Secretary

The former independent candidate has vowed to tackle the obesity crisis but has spread debunked conspiracy theories

Evening Standard

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Supersize US: Without ‘immediate action’ nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050

Researchers said the analysis lays bare a ‘decades-long-failure’ to tackle the overweight and obesity epidemic

The Independent UK

UK food system ‘relentlessly’ pushing consumers to unhealthy choices – report

The food environment is shaping diets and ‘setting us up to fail’, the Food Foundation charity said.

The Independent UK

Why have diabetes rates doubled over the past 30 years – and what can be done about it?

Rates of diabetes in adults have risen to 14%, an epidemic enabled by unhealthy lifestyles and an ageing population

The Guardian - UK

Why This Penny Stock Lost 13% Last Week While Markets Soared

Traders sold the news on this biotech stock's conference update.

Barchart

New weight loss drug target reduces appetite and burns calories without sickness

The discovery could lead to a new treatment for millions of people with obesity and type 2 diabetes who do not respond well to current treatments.

Evening Standard

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

The Conversation

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults With Obesity; Study Finds

Researchers now suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, simple way to lower blood pressure levels in elderly adults with obesity.

Medical Daily

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Metformin Use In Pregnancy Linked To Fetal Growth Issues, Obesity And Diabetes Risk: Study

Although metformin is prescribed during pregnancy to lower the risk of diabetes-related complications, such as obesity and diabetes in children, the study suggests that the drug itself may contribute to these same risks.

The Conversation

New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link

The drug semaglutide, commonly known by the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy, was originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

The Conversation

A new plan aims to fix the UK’s ‘broken’ food system –but here’s what the strategy overlooks

Two-thirds of the UK population are either overweight or obese – a crisis that costs billions each year in healthcare and lost productivity. Yet, in a 2021 review of nearly 700 obesity-related policies in England, researchers at the University of Cambridge found no evidence they had successfully reduced obesity. A…

The Times of India

Join TOI Medithon-3 to learn about diabetes, risk factors, complications and how to live well

Health experts are more worried about diabetes than before because the onset of the disease has migrated to younger individuals these days. This silent epidemic is bringing quality life to a halt for many individuals at a young age. What is more concerning is that though a lot is being…

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The Times of India

Is obesity really a disease? The shocking truth about diabetes and weight gain

Diabetes and obesity are lifestyle conditions that cause significant metabolic disturbances. If not managed, they can be precursors to serious ailments including, cardiovascular, kidney liver diseases, hormonal disturbances and others. While diabetes has always been identified as a chronic metabolic disorder, obesity is now gradually being recognised as a diseased…

Radio France Internationale

Food giants accused of selling less-healthy products to poorer countries

The world’s largest food and beverage companies are selling less healthy products in low-income countries compared to those in wealthier nations – contributing to the global obesity crisis as packaged foods become more prevalent worldwide, a report has warned.

The Conversation

Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being

“Aren’t they a little young for that?”

Dynamite News

Mother's health issues may be pose risk to her children

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head NTNU. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Tax unhealthy foods to tackle obesity, say campaigners

Health and children’s groups urge UK ministers to impose levies on products containing too much salt or sugar

The Conversation

Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss?

Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.