Childhood Obesity

Who Gets and Fills Prescriptions for Obesity Medicines?

Obesity is the most prevalent chronic disease in America, so you might think that prescriptions for obesity medicines are relatively common – but only if you are unfamiliar with prevailing attitudes about these medicines. Because in fact, even in a large health system known for excellent care in cardiometabolic health, these prescriptions are rather rare.
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What is Diabesity? (Or Dibesity)

Diabesity = Diabetes + Obesity by Dr. Ahmed Diabesity or Dibesity is a new term derived from two words, “Dia” for Diabetes and “Besity” for Obesity. It is the occurrence of Diabetes in Obese individuals. It is the combination of two global pandemics, diabetes, and obesity. Commonly used terms, phrases, or definitions used to elaborate on diabesity are:
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Colon Cancer and Obesity in Young Persons

Consumers, Science, Better Health – (conscienhealth.org) Both colon cancer and obesity are rising in young people. In fact, a new report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians suggests colorectal cancer is on the way to becoming the deadliest cancer for people under 50. While colon cancer death rates are dropping for older persons, they are headed
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Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat Childhood Obesity

Image via Pexels As a parent, it’s crucial to be aware of the risks associated with childhood obesity. Many factors contribute to this condition, but there are as many steps that parents can take to help their children avoid becoming overweight. La Placita Wellness shares some practical tips on how to help your kid prevent
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Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, cancer, and death, studies show.

Prior research has shown that poor diet may be associated with 1 in 5 deaths globally. Recently, researchers at Tufts University found that a diet high in ultra-processed foods puts a person at greater risk for developing colorectal cancer. Another team of Italian researchers suggests that people with the lowest-quality diet and highest levels of
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In ‘Soda Politics,’ Big Soda At Crossroads Of Profit And Public Health

ALLISON AUBREYTwitter ELIZA BARCLAY Soda sales have been flattening, but the industry has stepped up marketing and lobbying, according to Marion Nestle in Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (And Winning). Akash Ghai/NPR Ever wondered how a few companies — namely Coca-Cola and PesiCo — created multibillion-dollar empires marketing flavored sugar water? Nutrition scholar Marion Nestle, one
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Babies May Consume a Million Microplastic Particles Each Day From Bottles, Study Finds

Microplastics can now be found in almost every environment on Earth, but scientists know surprisingly little about how the products we use every day shed these tiny plastic particles. If you drink from a plastic water bottle or eat out of a microwaveable container today, there’s a good chance that you’re using polypropylene. Polypropylene is thought
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