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Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

As a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pediatrician, for either a well visit or a sick one, we are always asking ourselves what we can do to keep your child healthy. An important step…

Tribune News Service

New diabetes drugs do not tackle root causes of obesity, experts warn

Doctors say preventing obesity by avoiding unhealthy food is better than trying to reverse its effects

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of obese children under 5 needed hospital treatment last year

There were 806 obese toddlers and pre-school children admitted for treatment in hospital in 2021/22, according to NHS figures. Charity bosses say the Government need to do more to tackle the issue

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Bike desks help Mexican students learn while burning calories

Rows of sleek new school desks equipped with bike pedals are allowing students in Mexico to power through their class work while cranking out some light exercise, burning off calories in a country known for its alarming obesity rates.

Reuters

Influencer who encouraged followers to battle obesity dies after gastric sleeve surgery

Soon after the major operation in Mexico, Magnolia Morales began developing intense abdominal pain, high blood pressure, and breathing difficulties before she died

Daily Mirror

Sugary drinks tax may be reducing obesity in girls but not boys – an expert explains what we know

The introduction of the UK’s soft drinks industry levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks tax, was associated with reduced obesity among 10- and 11-year-old girls, according to a recent study.

The Conversation

Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.

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Research Explains Why High Fat Diet Could Reduce Brain's Ability To Regulate Food intake

The development of medicines for the condition may be aided by a better understanding of the brain's function and the intricate mechanisms that underlie overeating, a behaviour that can result in weight gain and obesity. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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How to tell if your child is underweight

While childhood obesity is undoubtedly one of the greatest health problems among kids, being underweight can also pose several challenges to your child's health.

The Times of India

Obesity can trigger Alzheimer’s disease, new study suggests

As a result, scientists claim losing weight could slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia

The Independent UK

Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.

WEKU

Higher obesity levels linked to lower productivity in England, research shows

Report by former government adviser says plan needed to tackle obesity, thought to cost UK economy £27bn a year

The Guardian - UK

Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

WEKU

TV medic Dr Eva Orsmond warns Irish public not to ignore health risks linked to obesity

Finnish-born Dr Eva, who runs a health retreat in Portugal with her ex husband Wyatt, said TV programmes like Operation Transformation are vital promote good health.

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Wales Online

Dog obesity 'epidemic' with certain breeds shown to be at risk

Breeds identified as especially prone to weight gain include Pugs, Beagles, Golden Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels

Evening Standard

What is UK sugar tax? Study shows tax prevents 5,000 obesity cases in girls every year

There’s no denying, we are a nation of sugar lovers but, according to a recent study, the sugar tax has helped in preventing thousands of children from becoming obese but what is it?

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UK Soft Drink Taxes Associated With Decreased Obesity In Girls

According to a new study published January 26th in PLOS Medicine by Nina Rogers of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, UK, and colleagues, the implementation of the two-tier soft drinks industry levy in the UK in 2018 was associated with an 8 per cent reduction in obesity…

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Brendan Fraser, Oscar-nominated star of The Whale, says film can save people's lives

In Brendan Fraser's latest film, he plays Charlie, a man suffering from severe obesity. Despite polarising reviews, he says he's been told his Oscar-nominated role as Charlie will save lives.

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The Independent UK

Sugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girls

The tax has led to drinks companies reformulating their drinks to contain less sugar.

Salon

Why does weed keep some people skinny?

CBD and THCV are drugs in cannabis that might help with obesity and diabetes, but some products are buyer beware

Financial Times

Darren Aronofsky on his obesity drama The Whale: ‘When actors start, they all want to cry’

The director talks frankly about making films that don’t spare the feelings of performers or audiences

Dynamite News

Study Reveals Mid-Life Obesity Connected To Risk Of Physical Frailty In Older Age

Researchers found that carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from middle age onwards has been linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in old age. The findings of the research were published in the open-access journal BMJ Open. Read full story on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Obesity can lead to frailty in old age, study finds

Adults with higher BMI are at higher risk of experiencing frailty when older

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease. There are now options for treatment

When I first started taking care of children and adolescents as a pediatrician in the late 1980s, obesity in childhood was rarely seen as a medical issue. Many colleagues wondered why I was interested in kids with obesity and why they would need a doctor’s help. A common misperception —…

Wales Online

Cut down on wine, beer and chocolate to tackle obesity crisis, say campaigners

Experts say that removing just over 200 calories each day from the average overweight Briton's diet could halve obesity rates

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