Knowable Magazine reports on the challenges faced by constitutionally thin individuals, who struggle to gain weight despite normal eating habits, and highlights ongoing research into their unique metabolism.
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Scientists say weight loss drugs such as Ozempic have shown "promise" in treating alcoholism and narcotic disorders.
A new study suggests that people over 65 who are overweight may face a lower risk of death in the first 30 days following major elective surgery.
Obesity remains one of the most persistent public health challenges in the United States, with rates continuing to climb in nearly every part of the country—and in every adult age group. While adults aged 45 to 54 have seen the largest increase nationwide, young adults are becoming the fastest-growing segment in several states, shifting the landscape of this long-standing epidemic. To better understand these trends, a new analysis from Invigor Medical breaks down obesity rates by age group and location, analyzing CDC data from 2013 to 2023 (the most recent year available) to identify the fastest-growing age group in each state, pinpoint the states with the highest overall rates, and highlight regions where increases have been more modest.
Obesity remains one of the most persistent public health challenges in the United States, with rates continuing to climb in nearly every part of the country—and in every adult age group. While adults aged 45 to 54 have seen the largest increase nationwide, young adults are becoming the fastest-growing segment in several states, shifting the landscape of this long-standing epidemic. To better understand these trends, a new analysis from Invigor Medical breaks down obesity rates by age group and location, analyzing CDC data from 2013 to 2023 (the most recent year available) to identify the fastest-growing age group in each state, pinpoint the states with the highest overall rates, and highlight regions where increases have been more modest.
A new study found that taste and price are the key factors when ordering food online rather than the calorie content.
Scientists discovered that a medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes has been linked to lower risks of dementia and early death.
Northwell Health reports on five surprising heart health risks, including that young people can have heart attacks and sleep quality matters.
The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population to be overweight or clinically obese by 2035.