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Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options

Scientists may have uncovered the reason critical medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cause weight gain...
Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids’ Growth, But Not for Long

The growth patterns of kids born through fertility treatment differ initially from those conceived naturally, but...
Injected Drug Delivers Up to 20% Weight Loss in Trial

A new weight-loss drug is almost twice as effective as current medications, clinical trial results show,...

Obesity Helps Drive Half of New Diabetes Cases Among Americans
Obesity is the culprit in up to half of new diabetes cases among Americans...
- Posted February 10, 2021
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Why Adding on a Few Pounds as You Age Might Be Good for You
Putting on a few extra pounds in your 50s may add years to your...
- Posted February 8, 2021
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For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
As worldwide obesity rates continue to soar, new research shows that growing numbers of...
- Posted January 22, 2021
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Exercise Doesn’t Boost Health If You Stay Obese, Study Finds
The harmful effects of obesity on the heart can’t be undone by exercise, and...
- Posted January 22, 2021
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Calorie-Burning ‘Brown Fat’ Could Help Keep You Healthy, Even if You’re Obese
A special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array...
- Posted January 11, 2021
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Plant-Based Diet Brings Better ‘Microbiome,’ Healthier Life
A plant-based diet is linked to healthy gut microbes that could lower your risk...
- Posted January 11, 2021
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Cold Weather Exercise Could Burn More Fat
If you want to burn fat this winter, take your exercise outdoors, researchers say....
- Posted January 7, 2021
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