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RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

Among older adults in Spain, hospitalization rates from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection increases progressively with age and is more likely among people with other health issues and who live in nursing homes, according to a study published in Eurosurveillance.

13 Mar 2025

Night shifts and sleep debt linked to higher infection risk in nurses

Researchers determine how sleep duration, sleep debt, and shift work impact the risk of infections among Norwegian nurses.

13 Mar 2025

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Children and adolescents in the U.S. who consume higher amounts of dietary energy have a lower risk of asthma, but this protective effect stops beyond 56.442 kcal per kilogram of body weight per day. The study found an L-shaped relationship, suggesting that insufficient energy intake may heighten asthma risk.

12 Mar 2025

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate than BMI for detecting childhood obesity

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

12 Mar 2025

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the disease are predicted to rise by nearly 10% in 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Aqua aerobics proven to aid weight loss in obese adults

Water/aqua aerobics for 10 or more weeks at a time can trim waist size and aid weight loss, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

12 Mar 2025

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

A real-world study of over 4,000 US patients without type 2 diabetes found that those who persisted with Tirzepatide for at least six months lost an average of 12.9% of their body weight. The study highlights Tirzepatide’s potential as an effective off-label obesity treatment before its formal FDA approval for weight loss.

11 Mar 2025

Workplace culture as a key factor in lifestyle medicine adoption

Workplace culture plays an integral role in the successful adoption of lifestyle medicine programming within health systems, according to a new study published in BMJ Open.

11 Mar 2025

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

A review published in Nutrients finds that ketogenic diets (KD) may offer superior benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and inflammation compared to other diets. Researchers also highlight potential mental health improvements but call for more clinical trials.

11 Mar 2025

Global disparities in Alzheimer's and dementia burden linked to sociodemographic factors

An analysis of the global burden and temporal trends of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADODs) reveals significant cross-country inequalities associated with a series of sociodemographic development-related risk factors, such as education, income, fertility, and health expenditure. The new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, calls for the development of targeted prevention and control strategies in different countries.

11 Mar 2025

Childhood abuse doubles adult risk of chronic health conditions

A new study published this week in Child Maltreatment found that in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had approximately double the odds of physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability -- even after considering respondents' age, race, income, and health behaviors, as well as obesity.

11 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Exploring the use of AI for precision hypertension management in diabetes care

Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Yun Shen will lead a team to explore the use of AI for precision hypertension management in Type-2 diabetes care.

10 Mar 2025

Stress and obesity found to fuel early pancreatic cancer growth

A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the deadliest malignancies.

10 Mar 2025

Walking more steps and exercise linked to lower risk of death in postmenopausal cancer survivors

Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Mar 2025

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams' kitchen. Just one bar lit up — a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt.

10 Mar 2025

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.

10 Mar 2025

GLP-1 drugs may cut risk of leukemia and lymphoma in type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) significantly reduce the risk of several blood cancers in type 2 diabetes patients, especially compared to insulin. The study also highlights GLP-1RAs’ potential as a cancer-protective treatment, independent of glucose control.

9 Mar 2025

Can microbiome discoveries finally become treatments? Scientists show the way

Researchers propose a novel iterative strategy combining big data and experimental models to move microbiome research from theory to clinical applications. The study highlights the need to bridge the gap between correlation and causation to develop effective microbiome-based therapies.

9 Mar 2025

Are big retail chains driving global obesity? Study confirms alarming link

Global rise of large food chains linked to obesity epidemic; unhealthy food sales spike dramatically over last decade.

9 Mar 2025

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

Night shifts and sleep debt linked to higher infection risk in nurses

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Waist-to-height ratio more accurate than BMI for detecting childhood obesity

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Aqua aerobics proven to aid weight loss in obese adults

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

Workplace culture as a key factor in lifestyle medicine adoption

Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

Global disparities in Alzheimer's and dementia burden linked to sociodemographic factors

Childhood abuse doubles adult risk of chronic health conditions

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Exploring the use of AI for precision hypertension management in diabetes care

Stress and obesity found to fuel early pancreatic cancer growth

Walking more steps and exercise linked to lower risk of death in postmenopausal cancer survivors

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

GLP-1 drugs may cut risk of leukemia and lymphoma in type 2 diabetes patients

Can microbiome discoveries finally become treatments? Scientists show the way

Are big retail chains driving global obesity? Study confirms alarming link

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