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Obesity Is Not the Only Driver of Type 2 Diabetes in Kids, New Study Finds
1 in 4 children with type 2 diabetes does not have obesity, researchers say. So what possible other factors are driving an increase in diagnoses?
Childhood Obesity Linked to Poor Brain Health
Kids who are overweight or have a high BMI may experience brain changes that impact cognitive function, a new study finds.
Only 7% of Americans in Good Cardiometabolic Health, Study Finds
Surges in obesity, diabetes and other key cardiometabolic factors may be leading the U.S. into a health crisis, researchers say .
HealthDay Now: The ‘Path Towards a Cure’ for Diabetes at ADA 2022
As the American Diabetes Association concluded its 82nd Scientific Sessions, HealthDay’s Mabel Jong was joined by Dr. Robert Gabbay, the ADA’s chief scientific and medical officer. Dr. Gabbay discussed highlights from the conference, including new drugs and devices, the relationship between diabetes and COVID-19, and how much progress has been made in the path towards a cure.
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More U.S. Kids, Teens Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgeries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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As obesity rises among U.S. kids and teens, the number of weight-loss surgeries is growing, too.
Metabolic and bariatric surgeries among 10- to 19-year-olds rose by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, after climbing since 2016, a new study finds.
The jump is esp...
Wegovy, Saxenda Help Folks Lose Pounds They Regained After Weight-Loss Surgery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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When people regained weight after obesity surgery, it wasn't entirely clear what to do next. Now, it appears the weight-loss medications Wegovy and Saxenda can help.
Both work by controlling appetite and satiety. Wegovy (semaglutide), however, may be superior to Saxenda ...
Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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About 7 in 10 American parents are concerned that social media trends related to appearance and editing apps and filters are harming their children's body image, a new survey shows.
Among those polled, about 69% of parents expressed worry about these editing apps and fil...
Losing Weight Before Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Boosts Outcomes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Obese people might be wise to slim down before undergoing an ablation procedure to treat an abnormal heart rhythm, researchers report.
Folks with atrial fibrillation who lost 3% or more of their body weight before undergoing ablation had greater odds of their heart retur...
Wegovy Shows Weight-Loss Effectiveness in Real-World Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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It's a social media darling and one of the hottest prescription medications on the U.S. market. But does Wegovy really help patients lose weight?
Yes, a new study suggests.
Investigators analyzed data on more than 100 people using Wegovy (semaglutide). They fo...
Fat Growing Around Muscles Could Be a Silent Killer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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It's well known that it's unhealthy to have belly fat accumulating around your abdominal organs, but there's a more insidious form of fat that could be even more hazardous to your health, a new study says.
Fat that infiltrates your muscles appears to dramatically increas...
Cold Weather May Help Burn Fat, and Time of Day Matters
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Men, want to burn fat? Chill out.
New research shows that exposure to cold in the morning may help you burn more fat than at other times of day.
Expos...
A Swallowable Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed Pounds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Combining a swallowable gastric balloon with a weight loss drug may be a way to lose significant body weight, a new study suggests.
In about eight months of combination treatment, participants lost an average of 19% of their body weight, and significantly reduced their ...
More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests.
The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood increase the risk for colon and other gastrointestinal (GI) cance...
Severe Obesity Could Mean Faster Decline of Immunity From COVID Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Severely obese people may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots to keep their immunity going, new research suggests.
Protection from the shots declines more rapidly in those who are severely obese compared to those at a normal weight, according to scientists at the ...
Overweight Boys May Be Grow Up to Be Less Fertile Men
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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Men who were overweight as boys may have infertility issues in adulthood, according to new research.
Researchers studying the issue of male infertility, often a mystery, looked at health data from 268 young people between 2 and 18 years of age. They had been referred to ...
Obesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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Here's one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.
Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing blood clots, infections and kidney failure after surgery, ...
Maker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in U.S.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already taking the drug will have enough supply.
The medication is one of three drugs from a class known ...
Pills, Exercise, Dieting: What Works Best to Lose Weight?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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Hundreds of thousands of people are jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon and taking prescription medications to slim down, while others swear by intermittent fasting and other diet fads, but new research shows that they're all likely barking up the wrong trees.
There isn't a...
Weight-Loss Surgery Could Cut Odds for Obesity-Linked Cancers in Half
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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Getting bariatric surgery may help someone lose weight and reduce their risk for obesity-related cancers by more than half.
New research to be presented at a conference of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) found that patients who had sleeve gastrectomy,...
Injected Diabetes Med Can Also Bring Big Weight Loss, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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As more Americans try to get their hands on the prescription medication Wegovy while they try to shed significant amounts of weight, an even more powerful obesity drug is poised to enter the fray.
Midday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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If you're longing for a nap, try to keep it short.
Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it's common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a group of conditions called metabolic syndrome and high blood press...
Oakland's Soda Tax Cut Local Sales by 27%
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Could taxing soda cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks?
That's exactly what happened when a local “soda tax” was launched in Oakland, Calif., according to researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.
Purchases of sugar-sweetened beverag...
Can Smarts Help Shield Folks from Obesity? Maybe Not
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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A teenager's brain power appears to have little bearing on whether they will become overweight or obese as adults.
British researchers found that, on average, sharper teens weighed only slightly less in adulthood than siblings who scored lower on tests of thinking skills...
Genes or Lifestyle? How a Person Becomes Obese Could Influence Heart Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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It's well known that being overweight or obese can increase health risks.
But a new study finds that the reasons why a person is obese may have some impact on heart disease risk.
Specifically, being obese because of lifestyle carried higher risks than it...
Breast Reduction? Body Weight a Factor in Healing Time, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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Women who are heavier or older may take longer to heal after surgery to reduce the size of their breasts, new research indicates.
Body weight and age can affect complication risk after breast reduction, according to a report in the April 2023 edition of
COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Lots of folks gained their COVID weight during the housebound months of the pandemic, and now those extra pounds are weighing heavy on many, a new survey shows.
Nearly a third (29%) of just over 1,700 adults surveyed in December 2021 said COVID-19 made them more worried ...
'Muted' Immune Response May Explain Why COVID Is Tougher for Obese People
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Obesity is a well-known risk factor for severe COVID-19, and researchers think they've uncovered a possible reason why.
Obese folks appear to have a blunted inflammatory response to COVID, leaving their immune systems less capable of fighting it, according to a recent st...
When BMI Isn't Used as Measurement, Obesity's Health 'Benefit' Disappears
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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Much has been made of the so-called “obesity paradox” -- the observation that people with a heart condition seem less likely to die if they are overweight or obese.
But European researchers now say they've debunked that theory, which was based on earlier research tha...
It's National Nutrition Month: Here's Tips to Eating Right
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2023
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Cutting out nutrients such as carbs, fat or protein may be a popular way to shed pounds but doing so can have unintended consequences.
Instead, aim for a balance of those macronutrients to fuel your life and activities, said
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.
Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the
Young Americans Face Rising Rates of Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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Young adults in the United States carry an increasing burden of heart health risk factors, making it more likely they'll suffer a heart attack and stroke as they age, a new study warns.
More adults ages 20 to 44 are obese and diabetic than a decade ago, and they are more...
Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years.
Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, the cancer so...
Is Obesity Especially Dangerous for Women at Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Certain gene mutations put women at high risk of breast cancer, and now an early study hints that obesity might make matters worse.
The findings come from a study of breast tissue samples from women who carried particular mutations in genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2 — whi...
10 Ways You Can Cut Your Risk for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2023
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Causes of different kinds of dementia vary, but about 40% are affected by risk factors a person can influence through lifestyle choices.
Two University of Michigan neurologists offer 10 tips for modifying those risks.
- Keep blood pressure in check.
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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All those images of beautiful-looking people on social media can deflate a young person's self-image, but there may be an easy fix: limiting time spent on TikTok, Instagram and the like.
A new Canadian study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of a...
21 Genes Could Link Midlife Obesity & Alzheimer's Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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A new study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes.
This may help explain why Alzheimer's is often more frequent among adults who experienced obesity in midlife, according to researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2023
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Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems.
“Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes, experience feelings of isolation and struggle with self-esteem,...
Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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More than a decade ago, the Obama administration passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as a way to counter the toll the obesity epidemic was taking on children's health.
The goal was to markedly improve the nutritional value of federal food programs that regul...
Folks With Type 1 Diabetes Are No More or Less Likely to Be Overweight: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Type 1 diabetes has long been considered a thin person's disease, but a new study challenges that notion.
About 62% of adults with type 1 diabetes were overweight or obese, the researchers found. That compared to 64% of those without diabetes and 86% of those with type ...
Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the Liver
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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Often, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are advised to lose weight, but that can be hard to do and takes precious time.
Now, researchers report they have found another strategy can help lower liver fat in people with this condition, which affects nearly 30%...
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests.
Women who maintained six healthy habits -- a healthy weight, didn't smoke, exercised regularly, slept and ate well, and dr...
USDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2023
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American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.
These are the first school lunch program updates since 2012, according to th...
Many Young Americans Don't Realize Heart Attacks Can Hit Them Too: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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Dave Conway had a heart attack in 2018. He was only 30.
The Clintonville, Ohio, resident had been experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, finally going to the emergency room with what he thought was pneumonia. Instead, he learned he'd had a “widowmaker” heart a...
How Many Daily Steps Do You Need to Lose Weight?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2023
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It's clear that staying active is key to being healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity.
But just how many steps does someone need to take to lose weight?
That's not such a simple a question.
While evide...
1 in 8 Older Americans May Be 'Junk Food Addicts,' Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2023
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It may be that as many as 13% of older adults are addicted to highly processed comfort foods, a new survey finds.
Craving cookies, chips, packaged snacks and soda was seen in adults aged 50 to 80, according to new data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, from the Un...
40-Year Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Extending Life Spans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
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It's well known that obesity fuels an increase in a person's risk for other chronic health conditions.
Now, a new study shows that weight-loss surgery could set that person's health, and longevity, on a different path.
Utah researchers who followed patients...
'Spare Tire' in Middle Age Could Mean a Frail Old Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Any 'middle-age spread' of excess weight around your tummy could raise your risk of becoming frail decades later, a new study suggests.
Obese folks who've packed on pounds around their waist are more likely to develop symptoms of frailty, including exhaustion, weak grip ...
Your Weight Could Alter Vitamin D's Effect on Health
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Vitamin D is widely promoted for better health, but if you're overweight, you might not reap the benefits.
In a new study, researchers found a 30% to 40% reduction in cancer, cancer deaths and autoimmune diseases among people with a lower body mass index (
Elementary School Kids Get Healthier When Gardening Is on Curriculum
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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A Texas-based education initiative has found that enrolling children in poor communities in gardening and cooking classes may help boost their long-term health.
Called “Texas Sprouts," the program covered one full academic year and exposed elementary school children in...
Fast Food May Be Toxic to Your Liver
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2023
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Do your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.
People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevated levels of fat in their liver compared to those who ate less fast food or none.
Leading Pediatricians' Group Calls for More Aggressive Treatment of Childhood Obesity
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2023
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A leading pediatricians' group has issued new guidelines on treating obesity in children and teens that, for the first time, call for early, aggressive intervention that can include weight-loss drugs and surgery.
“There is no evidence that ‘watchful waiting' or delay...
Could Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?
- Gary Loss HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2023
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For teens who are obese, weight-loss surgery can be life-changing — but not always in a good way.
A new study finds a troubling downside to weight-loss surgery among 13- to 19-year-olds: They're at increased risk of alcohol use disorders. And their risk stays higher fo...
Some People's Guts Are Better at Gaining Energy From Food
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2023
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If you've ever thought you must absorb more calories from food than other people do, you might be onto something: A new study hints that some people's gut bacteria extract more energy, as in calories, from food — possibly contributing to weight gain.
The study, of 85 o...
U.S. Could Face Surging Numbers of Teens With Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2022
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The United States could see a huge rise in diabetes among young people over the next several decades, a new modeling study finds.
As many as 220,000 young people under the age of 20 could have type 2 diabetes in 2060, which would represent a nearly eight-fold increase, a...