Obesity
Obesity is a health condition where excess body fat accumulates, often measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI). A Body Mass Index of 30 or above is considered obese. This condition significantly increases the risk of numerous health conditions, like diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. The causes of obesity are multifaceted, involving genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. They include lack of physical activity, poor diet, genetics, and certain medical conditions. Obesity has become a critical concern globally, with its prevalence rising dramatically in recent decades. Addressing obesity requires a multi-model approach, including lifestyle changes, medical interventions, and, in some cases, surgery. Public health initiatives and policies are critical in creating environments supporting healthy choices and lifestyles.
Obesity
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Obese patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) are at higher risk of progression to multiple myeloma
New research shows that excess weight increases the risk that a benign blood disorder will progress into multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. The study, by a team at Washington University School of Medicine in St.…
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New molecule Beta-LGND2 may help fight obesity
New research, published online in The FASEB Journal, suggests that activation of a chemical called Beta-LGND2 by the estrogen receptor Beta (ER-Beta) reduces obesity and metabolic diseases in mice by converting bad fat (white fat) to good…
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Research finds differences in obesity rates between children/teens with and without autism
Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more likely to be obese and stay obese during adolescence than their peers without ASD, according to a new epidemiological study led by researchers from Tufts University…
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Researchers predict increase in obesity linked conditions in children
Researchers’ global estimates indicate that by 2025, some 268 million children aged 5 to 17 years may be overweight, including 91 million obese, assuming no policy interventions have proven effective at changing current trends. Timed to coincide…
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