Weight-Loss Drug, Approved for Adults, Shows Promise in Kids
Nov. 10, 2022 -- The prospect of being involved in a research program that might help her lose weight intrigued Emmalea Zummo. At 15, the self-assured,…
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7 Cereals Can No Longer Claim ‘Healthy’ Label Under FDA Rule
Oct. 13, 2022 -- Generations of Americans grew up being told that breakfast cereals like Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran were healthy ways to start their days.But…
Obesity Starts in the Developing Brain: Study
Oct. 5, 2022 -- What if a baby's developing brain at the critical time just before birth and in the early days afterward establishes the lifetime risk for…
Moms Eating Ultra-Processed Food Raises Kids’ Obesity Risk
Oct. 7, 2022 – Moms who consume ultra-processed food during pregnancy may contribute to their children being obese or overweight in childhood and adolescence, a…
Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
While nearly two-thirds of participants said that joint pain and their overall state of health had interfered with their ability to do their jobs…
Weight Loss Surgery Has a Big Effect on Marriage
Aug. 9, 2022 – Kristal was only in her mid-30s when she decided to have surgery. Her doctor said it was too early. But the Oregon mom of three had found herself…
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese.
From 2011 to 2012 and…
Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood
By Cara Murez
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) --…
How Much Weight Did We Really Gain During COVID Lockdown?
June 17, 2022 -- A small helping of good news from the COVID-19 pandemic: Americans didn’t seem to fill all that time spent at home during the early months of…
Sperm Counts Rebound When Obese Men Shed Pounds
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- When men shed extra pounds and keep them off, the health benefits may extend all the…