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Arkansas led the nation sending letters home from school about obesity. Did it help?

About 20 years ago, Arkansas started weighing children in school and sending home letters to try to combat obesity. Even though obesity rates only have risen, many other states picked up the policy.

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This Small-Cap Biotech Could Gain Over 165%, Says Wall Street

Terns Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to combat obesity. Is TERN stock a good buy right now?

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The harms of social isolation on weight

"Isolation has a bigger affect on the risk of death in people with obesity than those at a healthy weight"

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Gut bacteria can influence obesity in men and women

New research has found that gut bacteria can play a key role in the onset and development of obesity, with differences in men and women, which might affect the metabolism of different nutrients and therefore the presence of bioactive molecules in the gut that influence the development of metabolic disease.…

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Scientists identify 'obesity genes' which increase risk of disease by six times

Scientists say gene variants could affect up to 10,000 people in UK

Evening Standard

Health: ketogenic diet may improves severe mental illness

The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended consequences. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Researchers find how ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended consequences. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How Much Should You Workout To Prevent Obesity? Study Says It Depends On Your Genetics

The daily step count required for a person with a higher genetic risk of obesity is more than those with moderate or low genetic risk, the study found.

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‘When people want a treat they are looking for the Cadbury they know’: Mondelēz UK boss Louise Stigant on changing times

With cocoa and sugar prices at record highs and tougher regulation to fight rising obesity, the head of Cadbury’s has a lot on her plate over the peak chocolate season of Easter

The Guardian - UK

Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggests

Swedish researchers say inflammation caused by obesity is likely to increase risk of developing conditions such as MS

The Guardian - UK

London firefighters being called to help lift obese patients more than once a day

More than 100 calls were logged in the first month of 2024 alone, the data suggests

Evening Standard

‘The cost of dealing with disease is growing all the time’: why experts think sugar taxes should be far higher

More than 100 countries impose levies on sugar, but should tariffs increase to improve wellbeing and generate revenues to help tackle related illnesses?

The Guardian - UK

How should we discuss childhood obesity?

For years, Oprah Winfrey has led productive and positive conversations on what continues to be a sensitive topic

Salon

Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.

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Young and old: how the Covid pandemic has affected every UK generation

From children behind on milestones to less active older people, broader effects are being felt four years after the initial outbreak

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Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Using Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro After Health Scare

Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey share their weight loss journeys and discuss societal stigma around obesity and weight loss medications.

Salon

The debate over kids and Ozempic

Adolescents are being prescribed semaglutide for obesity, but some experts are concerned about band-aid solutions

Salon

How essential are free school meals?

"As of 2023, several states have implemented their own universal free school meals policies"

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Collaborative study between bariatric, transplant surgery team provides new hope for ESRD patients

A bariatric and transplant surgery team collaborated on a study that gave people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity a new hope. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Texas City with Largest Proportion of Latino Population Has Highest Obesity Rate in the U.S.: Study

A report by WalletHub analyzed data from 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across 19 key metrics

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Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease: Research

In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants

A collaborative research between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has provided fresh hope for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Overweight girls ‘more likely to see GP about musculoskeletal problems’

Study finds reception-age girls with obesity 67% more likely to see doctor about musculoskeletal issues than those at healthy weight

Dynamite News

Research shows how oestrogen protects against fatty liver

New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. further on Dynamite News:

WEKU

How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk

It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.

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