Obesity
High blood pressure among children doubles; obesity may be driving trend
Nearly 19% of children and adolescents living with obesity were hypertensive, compared to less than 3% of children and adolescents considered to be at a healthy weight.
Tricking the mind about bariatric surgery: A first-of-its-kind study into hypnotic weightloss
Why media covers easy fixes and not real health crisis - opinion
The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly
New obesity definition highlights higher mortality risk for US adults
The study analyzed data from 44,030 adults in the US who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2018.
Risks with Ozempic: A look at an alternative to weight-loss drugs - opinion
Don’t be persuaded by the abundance of propaganda you see in ads, newspapers, magazines, TV, and the Internet. There is no magic fix!
Linked obesity and ADHD in children: Innovative approaches to prevention and treatment - opinion
Recent studies on the link between ADHD and obesity risk shed light on contributing factors and innovative treatments.
Alarming data: One in five children in Israel suffers from obesity
The Knesset Health Committee discussed worrying obesity statistics in Israel: one in five children and adolescents suffer from obesity, and nearly 60% of adults are overweight.
Time-restricted eating leads to sustained weight loss, irrespective of eating window timing
Restricting the eating window to 8 hours at any time of day for 3 months can result in significant weight loss for at least a year.
Weight-loss injections 41% more effective than surgery in reducing obesity-related cancer risk
Researchers found GLP-1 receptor agonists offer additional protection beyond weight loss alone.
UKLFI exec. in hot water after saying war may help with Gaza's previous obesity epidemic
UKLFI Chief Executive Jonathan Turner criticized the Lancet's claim that 186,000 Palestinians would die as a result of the war.
Discovery of subtypes of fat cells could advance personalized medicine for treating obesity - study
The study used innovative technology that maps RNA molecules which are the basis for translating the genome into proteins.
Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias - opinion
Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.
Obese children face heightened risk of relapse post-cancer diagnosis
Obesity may be a serious health risk for children with cancer, according to a study by Montreal's Sainte-Justine Hospital researchers.
Tired of CPAP? FDA approval of Zepbound introduces new treatment for sleep apnea
"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."
