For the first time in over a decade, U.S. obesity rates have declined, suggesting a possible shift in a long-standing public health concern. According to a study published in JAMA …
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Obesity Rates in the U.S. Stabilize for the First Time in a Decade, But Severe Obesity Continues to Rise: CDC
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the U.S. have not increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the CDC also …
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Recent research has shown that Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular weight-loss drugs, may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers. The findings, published in the July 5 issue of JAMA …
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In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity. This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …
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A concerning trend is emerging across the United States. Recent research has brought to light a significant increase in severe obesity rates among young children. [Source] The study, conducted by …
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As more and more research is done on bacteria, the importance of flourishing gut bacteria is becoming better known. Healthy bacteria in the gut can be the key to remaining …
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An increasing number of women deliver their babies by Cesarean section (C-section). While C-sections have always been used to deliver babies in the event of delivery complications that threaten the …
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Heart disease continues to claim more American lives than any other cause of death, outpacing all cancers and accidental deaths combined. The latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s 2025 …
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A startling new study published in Nature Medicine forecasts a dramatic increase in dementia cases across the United States by 2060. The research estimates that new annual dementia diagnoses will …
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A new advisory released by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warns of a direct link between alcohol consumption and a heightened risk of at least seven types of cancer. …