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Obesity and Body Weight

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Medical Notes: How Your Eyes Help You Run Faster, the High-Tech Teeth Your Dentist May Soon Be Using, and How to Detect Cancer Early

>> July 23, 2025

Learn how gaze improves running, how new blood tests can detect cancer early, why childhood nutrition matters, and how dental implants are advancing.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Child Development| Diagnoses| Fitness and Exercise| Health Care| Malnutrition| Medical Research| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Oral Health and Dental Hygiene| Psychology| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Surgery

Soda Science: How Coca-Cola Influenced Obesity Research

>> February 9, 2025

Susan Greenhalgh breaks down Coca-Cola’s intimate relationship with nutrition research, revealing the need for more third-party oversight in this area.

topics: Anthropology| Food Industry| Food Insecurity| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Public Health

Medical Notes: Curing HIV, Investing in Standing Desks, and the Right Fiber for Weight Loss

>> August 21, 2024

There are already medications available to treat HIV, but now there might be a cure. There’s a new way to lose weight… and it doesn’t involve medication. Standing at your desk might fix your back pain.

topics: Inflammation and Pain| Medication| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Pain Management| Research and Clinical Trials

Catching A Silent Killer: The Symptomless-Cancer Targeting Younger Adults

>> April 14, 2024

Our experts explain how to catch this silent killer early enough to cure it.

topics: Cancer Screening| Cancer Treatment and Research| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Prevention| Processed Food| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Vulnerable Populations

Medical Notes: Your Ancestors Are Making You Sick, Drinking Water May Be Causing Early Menopause, and How Movement Improves Memory

>> February 28, 2024

Can obesity treatment also help your brain? Your ancestors may be the cause of your current illness. Is water harmful to older women? Exercise is good for more than just building muscle.

topics: Aging and the Elderly| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Cognitive Decline| DNA and Genetics| Drinking Water Safety| Endocrinology and Metabolism| Environmental Science and Climate Change| Fitness and Exercise| Memory and Amnesia| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Obesity and Body Weight| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Pollution| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Women's Health| Women's Issues

Medical Notes: Kids Using Weight Loss Drugs, Adding Insects to Your Next Meal, and Why You Should Stop Putting Bananas in Your Smoothies

>> October 18, 2023

Covid-19 may have left babies vulnerable to disease. Should kids use weight loss drugs? It may be time to start eating insects. Stop putting bananas in your smoothies.

topics: Covid-19 Pandemic| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials

Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?

>> August 6, 2023

Aspartame has been studied for more than 40 years, but people are still skeptical of its safety. Experts break down the new research and explain its effects.

topics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Consumerism| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety

Adrenal Dysfunction May Be Causing Your Brain Fog and Weight Gain

>> May 28, 2023

Dr. Izabella Wentz, a thyroid expert, explains the lifestyle changes you can make to fix your hormone imbalance.

topics: Anxiety and Depression| Cardiology| Hormones| Inflammation and Pain| Obesity and Body Weight| Stress and Stress Management| Undiagnosed and Mystery Illness

Ozempic: A Look Into Hollywood’s Magic Weight Loss Pill

>> May 28, 2023

Dr. Disha Narang explains how these types of therapies need to be paired with long-term, strict daily routines in order to be effective.

topics: Consumerism| Endocrinology and Metabolism| Fitness and Exercise| Internet and Social Media| Medication| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Patient Care and Safety

Food Marketing to Children Part 2: How To Make Healthier Choices

>> May 21, 2023

Experts reveal small actions that can make a big difference in the health of America’s children.

topics: Addiction| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Food Industry| Gut Bacteria| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight| Processed Food| Vulnerable Populations

Has The Food Marketing Industry Contributed To Childhood Obesity?

>> May 14, 2023

Experts break down the marketing strategies used to get product attention in grocery stores and online.

topics: Addiction| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Food Industry| Nutrition and Diet| Obesity and Body Weight

Have We Relied Too Much on Healthcare?

>> November 6, 2022

Dr. Michael Stein explains the difference between healthcare and public health, arguing that we should pay more attention to preventing conditions before they occur.

topics: Consumerism| Health Care| Health Cost| Hospitals| Obesity and Body Weight| Prevention| Primary Care| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Vulnerable Populations
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