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Over 4 million deaths per year caused by obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society's journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips
Source: Medical Xpress
Most programs that seek to lower children's body mass index, or BMI, focus on healthy food and physical activity. But as child obesity researchers who specialize in human development and family science, we know that slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise.
Obesity is Common: prevalence in the U.S. almost 40% by CDC
Obesity is a serious chronic disease that is prevalent in the United States. The U.S. has a higher percentage of obesity than any other country increasing. The CDC reports that over 40% of Americans are clinically obese. This is the highest percentage ever recorded.
Avocados change belly fat distribution in women, controlled study finds
Source: Medical Xpress
An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators.
Young adults at highest risk of weight gain
Source: Medical Xpress
Young adults aged 18 to 24 are at the highest risk of becoming overweight or developing obesity in the next decade of their life compared to adults in any other age group, and obesity.