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High-fat diets suppress enzyme in immune cells, promoting fat tissue inflammation in mice

A group of innate immune cells, known as group 2 lymphoid cells (ILC2), are essential for maintaining a stable metabolism in adipose tissue. Obesity significantly impairs the number and function of ILC2 cells, leading to ...

Study finds brain differences linked to obesity risk in preschoolers

Children as young as 4 with a higher body mass index (BMI) show differences in several brain regions involved in reward, taste and hunger, according to a new study from Florida International University. The findings suggest ...

GLP-1s linked to nutritional deficiencies in children

Children prescribed GLP-1 medications for weight loss, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes are at risk for nutritional deficiencies—diagnosed in nearly one in six patients (16.8%) within the first year—according to a new study ...