Obesity
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Childhood obesity is associated with changes in brain structure
Obesity in children is associated with differences in brain structure in regions linked to cognitive control compared to the brains of children who are normal weight.
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Eating nuts may help prevent excessive weight gain
Substituting half a daily serving of unhealthy foods with nuts may help stave off gradual weight gain.
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Exercise in pregnancy improves health of obese mothers
Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health problems.
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Red wine boosts gut health and reduces bad cholesterol
The Gut Microbiome of red wine drinkers was more diverse compared to non-red wine drinkers.
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New hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.
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Drinking a cup of coffee could tackle obesity
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages. The chemical composition of the coffee that we drink has not been known since the...
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Higher weight in young children increases the risk of higher blood pressure
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age...
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Scientists found hormonal link between diet and obesity
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more, is common in many parts of the world. Obesity rates are...