Popular weight-loss surgery in teenagers weakens bones
“Childhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years,” said lead investigator Miriam
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Pitt scientists provide insights into the quality of life of bariatric surgery patients
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 24, 2020 – In today’s issue of the Annals of Surgery , epidemiologists from the University of Pittsburgh
Read moreEarly weight gain in children linked to ability to produce the hormone leptin
Young children of African ancestry are more at risk of developing obesity if they possess a genetic variant that reduces
Read moreFood health star ratings can improve diets, study finds
More evidence has emerged that food labelling can encourage manufacturers to improve product nutrition, but University of Melbourne experts say the star labelling system must be compulsory to make a big difference.
Read moreAge is no barrier to successful weight loss, new study finds
University of Warwick-led study conducted at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) concludes that lifestyle changes to manage weight loss are effective in reducing obesity regardless of age.
Read moreMediterranean diet tied to 30 percent risk reduction for diabetes in Women’s Health Study
The Mediterranean (MED) diet — rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds — is a recommended way to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other adverse health outcomes.
Read moreCommentary: Want to understand health disparities? Get your antiracist goggles on
AUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to understanding why children from non-white race groups have such poor health outcomes compared
Read moreDo meal kits tick right boxes?
Yes, but experts caution on kilojoule, salt levels
Read moreNew podcast series reveals the truth about hormones and health
Hormones: The Inside Story is a brand new podcast series uncovering the facts about hormones and health using an expert-led,
Read moreCollege students are less food insecure than non-students
URBANA, Ill. – College students are significantly less likely to be food insecure than non-students in the same age group,
Read moreVitamin D supplements may reduce risk of developing advanced cancer
For many years, investigators have been trying to pin down the tantalizing connection between vitamin D and cancer.
Read moreAre high-protein total diet replacements the key to maintaining healthy weight?
Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that these diets are a promising nutritional strategy to combat rising rates of obesity
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