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Umbilical cord blood could be used to predict childhood obesity

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Umbilical cord blood could be used to predict childhood obesity

Some patterns of gene expression in umbilical cord blood are associated with childhood obesity, suggesting that these markers could identify newborns at risk of developing the condition

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Obesity may damage immune cells that prevent psoriasis

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Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer and are there other concerns?

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Beyond Wegovy: Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs end obesity?

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Beyond Wegovy: Could the next wave of weight-loss drugs end obesity?

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Having an 'overweight' BMI may not lead to an earlier death

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A pair of the parasitic water-borne worms Schistosoma mansoni

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We now know how parasitic worms help ward off obesity and diabetes

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We are trapped in a junk food cycle that is making us sick

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We are trapped in a junk food cycle that is making us sick

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Losing weight is good for your health – even if you regain it

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Previous studies have produced different results on the weight-loss benefits of fasting

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Only eating between 7am and 3pm helps people with obesity lose weight

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US childhood obesity guidelines may rush the use of drugs or surgery

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends intensive interventions to manage weight loss, including drugs and surgery – but it’s unclear whether they will reduce childhood obesity

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Taxing sugary drinks may not cut obesity as much as headlines claim

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High-ranking monkeys are more prone to gain weight in captivity

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Smoking and body mass are together linked to 226 medical conditions

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Streetlights in Europe are getting bluer – that may be bad for health

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