According to a major Finnish-Norwegian study, the previously reported association of obesity with a lower risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage appears to be primarily explained by…
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Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic
A new study ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers. Childhood obesity has been increasing for decades,…
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How to live longer: Losing a few pounds of weight will increase expectancy and reduce risk
Centenarian reveals SURPRISE drink that helps her live longer When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll…
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No increase in colorectal cancer after obesity surgery
Colorectal cancer risk does not rise after bariatric surgery, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. This finding is important for patients with obesity,…
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Study shows cost-effectiveness of total knee replacement for patients with knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that affects over 14 million U.S. adults, many of whom have extreme obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI)…
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Hepatotoxicity Risk Differs Between Psoriasis, PsA, and RA Patients
Patients taking methotrexate for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA) were at a higher risk of developing liver disease than were patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
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Genetic ancestry linked to diabetes, heart failure and obesity among Native Hawaiians
With advances in analyzing human DNA, some well-studied populations have benefited from insights about how their health is affected by their genetic heritance. Others, however,…
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More deaths in England and Scotland may be due to obesity and excess body fat than smoking
Obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than smoking since 2014, according to research published in the…
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Causes of liver disease
The liver functions by clearing the body of drugs toxins and poisons and metabolizing nutrients for use. When the liver is damaged in the short…
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Benefits of Dog Walking in Older Adults
Research has shown that pet ownership offers a lot of health benefits to older adults. The bond between pets and their owners can help lower…
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