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Obesity is a dangerous disease that shares key features with cancer, researchers say
People living with obesity are less likely to receive dedicated care for that condition, in contrast to patients with other diseases, such as cancer.
New study explains why people with obesity are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Obesity is a public health problem worldwide that currently affects more than 40% of adults in the U.S.
Brain’s ‘appetite control center' different in people who are overweight or living with obesity
Researchers report that regions of the brain are larger in young adults with obesity and other weight issues. They say inflammation in the brain may influence appetite and hunger.
Obesity plays key role in children's sleep apnea
Obesity and older age are significant predictors of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health found.
New study links long-term artificial sweetener intake to increased body fat adipose tissue volume
Over 20 years, the research team examined people's regular dietary intake, paying particular attention to non-nutritive sweeteners commonly found in artificial sweeteners.