Obesity

UKLFI exec. in hot water after saying war may help with Gaza's previous obesity epidemic

UKLFI Chief Executive Jonathan Turner criticized the Lancet's claim that 186,000 Palestinians would die as a result of the war.

Discovery of subtypes of fat cells could advance personalized medicine for treating obesity

The study used innovative technology that maps RNA molecules which are the basis for translating the genome into proteins.

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Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias

Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.

By ASNAT RAZIEL
04/03/2025

Obese children face heightened risk of relapse post-cancer diagnosis

Obesity may be a serious health risk for children with cancer, according to a study by Montreal's Sainte-Justine Hospital researchers.

Tired of CPAP? FDA approval of Zepbound introduces new treatment for sleep apnea

"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."

NHS to roll out 'King Kong of weight loss jabs'

Experts warn it could takeup to 12 years for many patients to access Mounjaro due to NHS capacity issues.

Good obesity? Healthy obesity reduces Alzheimer risk, study finds

Healthy obesity is defined as having a BMI of 25 kg/m² or higher without metabolic diseases or with only one metabolic disease.

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