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Nearly 260 Million Americans Could Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2024
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Four out of five men and women in the United States will be overweight or obese by 2050 if current trends hold, a new study warns.
About 213 million Americans aged 25 and older will be carrying around excess weight within 25 years, along with more than 45 million childre...
When It Comes to Weight Gain, Not All Antidepressants Are the Same
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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Weight gain is a common side effect of antidepressants, but some types cause people to pack on pounds more than others, a new study says.
Bupropion users are 15% to ...
Germs in Your Gut Could Sway Your Odds for Obesity
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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Research into germs that travel through the human digestive tract shows that some may promote obesity while others might help prevent it.
Not only that, but those microbes may act differently in men versus women, the same study found.
"Our findings reveal how an im...
Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they were that age, a new study says.
People are six times more likely to become obese in middle age if both their parents were chubby during that time of their lives, ...
Vicious Cycle: Depression and Weight Gain Often Go Together
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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A bout of depression can trigger a bump in body weight among people struggling with obesity, a new study has found.
People who had an increase in symptoms related to depression experienced an increase in their weight a month later, researchers report in the journal
Patients Taking Psychiatric Meds Often Gain Weight. Scientists May Now Know Why
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Weight gain has long been an unwanted side effect of medicines commonly used to treat psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Some patients may quit their meds to avoid piling on pounds. Or if they stick to their meds and weight gain continues, ...
A Vibrating Capsule You Swallow Might Keep Weight Gain at Bay
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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Can't afford Ozempic?
You might soon have another weight-loss option, in the form of an ingestible vibrating capsule that tricks the body into thinking the stomach is full.
Animals given the multivitamin-sized pill 20 minutes before eating ate about 40% less than u...
Metformin May Help Young Patients With Bipolar Disorder Avoid Weight Gain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2023
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Taking the drug metformin -- typically used for type 2 diabetes -- can help counter weight gain in young people who are taking medication for bipolar disorder, according to a new trial.
While second-generation antipsychotic medications (SGAs) that treat bipolar disorder ...
Beating 'Middle-Age Spread': Carbs You Should and Shouldn't Eat
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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A diet rich in whole grains, fruits and non-starchy vegetables is the best recipe for middle-aged folks trying to keep their weight under control, new research finds.
Low in added sugar, yet rich in vitamins and minerals, such foods are considered "high-quality"carbs, in...
In 22 U.S. States, More Than a Third of Adults Are Now Obese
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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Obesity is on the rise across the United States.
In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.
Just 10 years ago, there were no states that had obesity rates at or above 35%.
COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say.
The reasons include potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less exercise, according to a new study, published online Aug. 3 in...
Extra Pounds in Youth Could Raise a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer Decades Later
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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When young men pack on excess weight during their teens and 20s, they may inadvertently drive up their risk for prostate cancer later on.
The concern stems from new research that examined several decades' worth of weight fluctuations and prostate cancer rates among nearl...
Apetamin: Using This Illegal Weight-Gain Product Can Bring Tragic Results
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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U.S. regulators are urging Americans to avoid Apetamin, an illegal drug used for weight gain and figure enhancement.
The substance, typically sold as a syrup, is manufactured overseas, illegally imported and isn't approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Why Is American Food So Unhealthy?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases.
But why is American food so unhealthy? It's not just that Americans eat too much, which they do, but it's also what they eat that's unhealthy: fat, sug...
Weight Changes After Parkinson's Diagnosis May Signal Thinking Declines
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2022
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Weight loss soon after a person is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease may be a sign that mental declines are likely to follow, new research suggests.
It Doesn't Take Much Weight Gain to Raise Odds for Knee Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2022
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A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases substantially, a new evidence review has found.
Weight gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman's odds of needing
Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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The obesity epidemic isn't slowing down anytime soon, and new research delivers even worse news: Most American adults have not only gained more weight, but they gained most of it earlier in life.
The statistics were grim: More than half of Americans in the representative...
How a Lack of Sleep Can Widen Your Waistline
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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People who choose to skip sleep to study, work or play late into the night may find they've extended not just their waking hours but also their tummies.
A small new study found that the basic problem sources back to the fact that people who don't get enough
Excess Weight in Midlife Means a Sicker Old Age: Study
- Amy Norton
- March 21, 2022
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Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
The study, of nearly 30,000 men and women, found that the more people weighed around ag...
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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Colon cancer rates are increasing for younger Americans, along with rates of obesity. Could slimming down reduce young people's risk for malignancy?
A new study suggests that even a small amount of weight loss may cut your odds for benign growths in the colon known as ad...
Could Everyday Plastics Help Make You Fat?
- Robert Preidt
- January 31, 2022
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Is your plastic water bottle widening your waistline?
Could be.
In a new study, Norwegian researchers said that chemicals in common plastic products like water bottles or food packaging may put you at risk of piling on the pounds.
"Our experiments show that ...
Keeping Weight Stable Could Help Save Your Brain
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, regardless of how much they weigh to start, new research suggests.
"There's something about maintaining weight and BMI that seems to reflect some health resilience," ...
Nearly Half of Americans Gained Weight in Pandemic's First Year
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Did you watch your waistline expand during lockdown? You're not alone.
Nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year of the pandemic, making a national obesity crisis even worse, a new study shows.
Adding Juice to Baby's Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- November 24, 2021
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Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers has found.
According to a team led by Edwina Yeung, of the U....
'Active Grandparent': Humans Evolved to Exercise in Old Age
- Robert Preidt
- November 23, 2021
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Becoming a couch potato as you get older goes against evolution and puts your health at risk, a new study suggests.
Humans have evolved to be active in their later years, and staying active can protect against heart disease and a number of other serious health problems, ...
Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2021
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A new study is highlighting yet another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: It has likely made it even harder for kids with obesity to manage their weight.
The findings, researchers sai...
Women Feel More Stigma From 'Spare Tire' Around Middle Than Men
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2021
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Belly fat. No one wants it, but women are much harder on themselves about extra pounds wrapped around their middle than men are, regardless of how much they weigh.
And the more they beat themselves up about their "spare tire," the more likely women are to gain weight in ...
Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow
- Cara Murez
- October 22, 2021
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You've probably heard that getting better sleep can be good for your waistline. The same appears to be true for your baby.
Newborns who get more sleep and wake up less during the night are less likely to become overweight in infancy, according to a just-published study.<...
Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2021
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Obese people have a tougher time fighting COVID-19, even if they have a milder form of the virus, a new study finds.
Researchers looked at more than 500 patients who tested positive for COVID but didn't require hospitalization. Teens and adults who were overweight or obe...
Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
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It's no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight may reverse the related cardiovascular risks.
Researchers found the odds for high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol were simil...
Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic
- Cara Murez
- September 17, 2021
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Childhood obesity was a worrisome issue before the pandemic, and now it's alarmingly worse, new data shows.
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found a "profound increase in weight gain for kids" that is "substantial and alarming," Dr. Alyson Goodman,...
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese: CDC
- Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- September 16, 2021
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America's waistline keeps widening.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese, a number that's nearly doubled since 2018.
The CDC's 2020 Adult Obesity Prevalence...
One Key Factor Drives Weight Gain in College
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2021
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College students often put on weight during their freshman year, and a lack of structured exercise may be largely to blame, a new study suggests.
Weight gain is so common among first-year college students that it has spawned the phrase "the freshman 15" -- though that fi...