Depression With Atypical Features Associated With Obesity
Main Point: Major depressive disorder (MDD) with atypical features (including mood reactivity where people can feel better when positive things
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Most comprehensive global study to date shows obesity rates climbing worldwide
Main Points: No country has witnessed a significant decline in obesity prevalence over past three decades. Published in: The Lancet
Read moreWeight Gain in Children Occurs After Tonsil Removal, Not Linked to Obesity
Main Points: Weight gain in children after they have their tonsils removed (adenotonsillectomy) occurs primarily in children who are smaller
Read moreScientists discover epigenetic mechanism that could affect risk of obesity-related disease
Main Points: In one of the largest epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) to date, published in The Lancet, scientists have identified a
Read more2 Studies Examine Bedroom TVs, Active Gaming and Weight Issues in Children
Main Point: Having a bedroom television is associated with weight gain in children and adolescents, and is unrelated to the
Read moreObesity Prevalence Remains High in U.S.; No Significant Change in Recent Years
Main Points: Chicago – The prevalence of obesity remains high in the U.S., with about one-third of adults and 17
Read moreObesity Prevention is Focus of 2 Studies, Editorial in JAMA Pediatrics
Main Points: Infants with a heartier appetite grew more rapidly up to age 15 months, which may be an increased
Read moreSchool Lesson Plans on Healthy Living Help Reduce Waist Size in Some Students
Main Points: Elementary school lesson plans focused on healthy eating and physical activity delivered by older children to younger students
Read moreDon’t advise overweight patients to diet more
Main Point: Researchers have found that advising overweight people to eat less could paradoxically result in more weight gain. Published
Read moreGreen tea containing methylated catechins is helpful in your fight against obesity
Main Point: Researchers have found that green tea with highly absorbent catechins can help in preventing diet induced lipid metabolism
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