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Study gives more insight into how obesity affects fecal incontinence

For millions of adults in the United States, involuntary loss of bowel control, or fecal incontinence (FI), has a major negative influence on their quality of life and mental health. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Doctors warn unplanned 'Ozempic babies' may be harmed by weight-loss drugs

Women using weight-loss drug semaglutide have reported surprise pregnancies, but doctors warn the risk to babies is not yet clear

Evening Standard

Children who use screens before bedtime at higher risk of obesity, study finds

Researchers say children are accumulating ‘sleep debt’ which is impacting their health

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Why BMI is not a good metric for checking obesity or overweight in Indians, shares expert

BMI is a standard measure to assess an individual as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. However, it may not be accurate to measure health in Indians. This means that the weight may be normal but disproportionate fat muscle mass ( fat to protein disproportion).

The Times of India

Childhood Weight May Influence Adult High Blood Pressure Risk, Study Suggests

New research indicates childhood weight management could play a crucial role in preventing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular issues in later life.

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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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Six-hour exercise window linked to better health

Research has uncovered the best time for people with obesity to exercise, with a six-hour window linked to better health outcomes.

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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.

WEKU

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?

Barchart

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"

Salon

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.…

Dynamite News

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

Evening Standard

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

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‘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?

Salon

How should we discuss childhood obesity?

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

WEKU

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.

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Times of India

When does the line blur between innocent baby fat and concerning obesity?

Babies are undeniably cute, with their cherubic faces, chubby cheeks, Michelin Man pudges, tiny rolls, squeezable and cuddly size but when does that sweet baby fat turn into a potential health concern? There is such a thing as obesity in babies. When a baby weighs more than what is considered…

Salon

The debate over kids and Ozempic

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

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