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The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories burned
Smartwatches have become an increasingly popular way for people to monitor their health and fitness. About 100 million—nearly 4 in 10—U.S. adults own a smartwatch. Worldwide, market research estimates approximately 560 million ...
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Newfound brain circuit coordinates eating and energy burning when temperatures drop
When the body's temperature falls, it adapts by burning more energy to generate heat and triggering appetite to replace the fuel used to stay warm. While scientists have known about those responses for decades, precisely ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Underweight patients face 92% higher odds of death after emergency general surgery
Underweight patients are more likely to die after emergency general surgery than patients who are normal weight or overweight, and patients who are both frail and underweight face an even higher risk of death and other adverse ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Cholesterol control gets personalized—how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans have high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Study links weight stigma and cultural attitudes to well-being
A person's body size or type, and how well it conforms with society's expectations, can be a source of stress in many cultures. University of Mississippi psychologists examined how people's experiences and perceptions of ...
Sep 24, 2026
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Health communication expert finds GLP-1 users face stigma within their social circles
People taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may face stigma from those closest to them, according to a new study by a Florida State University professor.
Sep 24, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 23, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Weight loss alone does not explain lower heart disease risk for those on semaglutide
Semaglutide is known to reduce the risk of serious heart disease. However, a new study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that this effect cannot be entirely explained by patients losing weight on the drug.
Sep 23, 2026
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Strength training causes fat cells to shrink even before weight loss, study suggests
Just seven days of strength training increased visceral fat burning in obese mice, even before any weight loss could be seen on a scale. In an experiment conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), researchers ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Mothers' poor sleep quality in late pregnancy linked to higher obesity risk in their children
New research has found that mothers with poor sleep quality in late pregnancy had babies with lower weight in the first six months of life but higher weight at ages 1–2 years. This effect was strongest in male infants and ...
Sep 22, 2026
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RNA therapy may help preserve muscle during GLP-1 weight loss
GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized obesity treatment, but they can lead people to lose muscle mass along with fat. And when patients stop treatment, they often regain their weight—primarily as fat.
Sep 21, 2026
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Experimental drug raises energy expenditure but fails to activate brown fat in human study
Brown fat burns energy to generate heat and is therefore considered a promising target for new obesity treatments. Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have tested whether a drug can activate ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Higher adolescent BMI linked to faster biological aging decades later
A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that a high adolescent body mass index (BMI) may be linked to accelerated biological aging in adulthood. The findings, published ...
Sep 21, 2026
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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 ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Creatine may preserve muscle during weight loss while boosting strength
Creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for building muscle, boosting performance and supporting healthy aging. New research from Texas A&M University suggests its potential benefits may be especially ...
Sep 19, 2026
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AI reads doctors' notes at scale, revealing data absent from coded medical records
Every time a person sees a doctor, the visit produces two kinds of records. There are the tidy checkbox fields: the billing codes, the lab values, the prescription entries. And there is the note the clinician actually writes, ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Brain circuit linked to food cravings during pregnancy identified
Why do food cravings become so strong during pregnancy? Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with colleagues, have identified a brain mechanism that may help explain how pregnancy changes ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Supplements and weight loss top misinformation themes in EU influencer posts analyzed
Scrolling through social media can mean encountering a supplement promising better health, a drink offering quick weight loss or a food promoted as a "superfood." For people looking for advice on what to eat, distinguishing ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Early-adult BMI may lower postmenopausal breast cancer risk through breast density
Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) in early adulthood may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer after menopause because of lasting changes in the structure of their breast tissue, according to researchers at ...
Sep 17, 2026
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Annual report highlights progress in cancer research
The American Association for Cancer Research has released its annual Cancer Progress Report, highlighting recent progress in cancer research.
Sep 17, 2026
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If you're on GLP‑1 drugs and plan to fast for Yom Kippur, here's what you need to know
Millions of people worldwide—as many as 1 in 8 adults in the U.S.—are taking GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zepbound, to treat diabetes or for weight loss.
Sep 17, 2026
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Peptides are spreading on social media. Here's how platforms can better protect public health
Scroll through social media these days and you'll likely come across someone injecting themselves with a clear liquid, raving about how it's changed their body for the better, improved their recovery or maybe their skin.
Sep 17, 2026
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World-first psilocin binge eating disorder trial reveals improvement in all patients
Swinburne University of Technology and Entropy Neurodynamics' world's first IV-infused psilocin binge-eating disorder trial has led to improvements in all participants.
Sep 15, 2026
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Time-restricted eating provides modest weight loss benefits for adults with obesity and prediabetes
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study reports evidence that time-restricted eating (TRE)—a form of intermittent fasting that involves eating only during a consistent daily 8–10-hour window—can cause modest weight loss in adults ...
Sep 14, 2026
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