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Around 30% increase in weight-gain linked kidney ailments since lockdown
"Sedentary habits have crept into everyday lives of people since the start of Covid-19 pandemi…
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Under-35 women getting breast cancer due to obesity, sedentary lifestyles: experts
The medical fraternity across the country has undertaken a campaign to create awareness about th…
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5 weight loss tips that obesity doctors say you should try before taking medications like semaglutide
Weight loss drugs like semaglutide can help when diets fail, but doctors recommend ruling out other…
Gabby Landsverk
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The US Army is struggling to recruit as most of Gen Z is ineligible to serve due to factors like obesity, drug use, and tattoos
A majority of Gen Z is ineligible for the US Army under current rules, per a Pentagon study. It fel…
Jacob Zinkula
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How to calculate your BMI to see if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
Body mass index (BMI) is a factor in overall risk of COVID-19 and may qualify you for an early vacc…
Gabby Landsverk
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People with more brown fat are healthier, fitter, and less likely to develop heart disease, according to a study of 50,000 people
Brown fat can help burn energy and keep us warm in cold weather, but it could also be protective ag…
Gabby Landsverk
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Belly fat may be linked to a higher risk of early death, regardless of overall body fat
The largest study to date found belly fat to be associated with premature death, while bigger hips …
Anna Medaris Miller
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2 formerly obese economists lost a combined 120 pounds in 18 months - and a 'boring diet' was one of their core tricks
As Alexandra Duron reported for Greatist, when you eat the same thing every day, you're necessarily…
Shana Lebowitz
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What you need to know about colon-cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, a condi…
Anna Medaris,Gabby Landsverk,…
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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods
Gut health is a buzzy topic right now, and for good reason. Experts break down why it's important t…
Kim Schewitz
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Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are a game-changer for the global economy
Reducing obesity via GLP-1 drugs could create healthier workforces, spike productivity, reduce abse…
Phil Rosen
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Ultra-processed foods have been linked to 32 health problems in a study. But experts say you don't have to give up all your favorite snacks just yet.
Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in health right now. A new study is the latest to link them t…
Serafina Kenny
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Medicare is prohibited from paying for weight-loss drugs. These are the 3 potential ways to change that.
A big push is underway to get Medicare to pay for weight-loss medications, but the potential high c…
Shelby Livingston
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2 huge employers just said they're dumping Wegovy from their health plans. It's a sign of a crackdown on popular weight-loss drugs.
Employers are balking at the high cost of new, effective weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, which usual…
Shelby Livingston
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Ozempic and other new weight-loss drugs could save lives. Too bad millions of Americans are being denied access to them.
America's screwed-up healthcare system is preventing millions from receiving a new "life-saving" we…
Shelby Livingston
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2 women stopped binge eating after an implant started zapping their brains with electricity, a small study found
The patients lost at least 11 pounds after getting the brain implant. More research is needed but t…
Marianne Guenot
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One of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight is bogus here's what you should do instead
The Body Mass Index, or BMI chart, was invented in the 1800s, and it's a pretty imperfect scale. A …
Marianne Guenot
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Vets explain how to tell if your cat is overweight or underweight and why it matters for their health
Your cat's weight can depend on their breed and body frame, but excess fat can harm their health. H…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Sorin McK…
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A cardiologist warns more people in their 20s and 30s are showing up with heart attacks and heart disease
Younger people need to pay more attention to their heart health, says cardiologist Jim Liu. Lifesty…
Allana Akhtar
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Weight loss surgery linked to significantly lower risk of cancer and death, new study suggests
Patients who lost significant amounts of weight through surgery, and maintained it, had lower risk …