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‘Muted’ Immune Response May Explain Why COVID Is Tougher for Obese People

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for severe COVID-19, and researchers think they’ve uncovered a possible...
When BMI Isn’t Used as Measurement, Obesity’s Health ‘Benefit’ Disappears

Much has been made of the so-called “obesity paradox” — the observation that people with a...
It’s National Nutrition Month: Here’s Tips to Eating Right

Cutting out nutrients such as carbs, fat or protein may be a popular way to shed...

Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are...
- Posted March 9, 2023
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Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
Young adults in the United States carry an increasing burden of heart health risk...
- Posted March 6, 2023
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Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages
Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society...
- Posted March 1, 2023
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Is Obesity Especially Dangerous for Women at Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer?
Certain gene mutations put women at high risk of breast cancer, and now an...
- Posted February 27, 2023
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10 Ways You Can Cut Your Risk for Dementia
Causes of different kinds of dementia vary, but about 40% are affected by risk...
- Posted February 25, 2023
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21 Genes Could Link Midlife Obesity & Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer’s disease-related genes. This may help explain...
- Posted February 22, 2023
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6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight
Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise...
- Posted February 21, 2023
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