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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

How Kids Burn Fat: The Surprising Role of Fitness and Body Size

Did you ever wonder how kids burn fat during exercise? Let's dive into a fascinating study that looked at how pre-pubertal children burn fat while exercising on a stationary bike. The study focused on a few key factors: how fit the kids were, their body size, and how much fat they had. Fir

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

FAT, INFLAMMATION AND WHAT'S HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY

Obesity is a big problem worldwide. It's not just about looking a certain way. It's about what's happening inside your body. When you have too much fat, your body makes special molecules called adipokines. These molecules help control how your body handles energy, fights infections, and deals with i

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Fighting Fat: How Alternative Treatments Can Help Teens Lose Weight

Adolescent obesity is a significant global health concern. It's not just about how much they weigh; it's about their overall health. To tackle this issue, researchers have looked into complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments. They focused on teens aged 12 to 17 and checked if these t

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Belly Trouble: How COVID-19 Changed Kids' Gallbladder Surgeries

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystecto

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Fighting Fat and Sugar: The Double Whammy of New Drugs

Imagine a world where one pill could tackle two major health issues at once. This is not a fantasy; it's the promise of a new class of drugs called GLP-1RAs. These aren't your average medications. They're designed to help people struggling with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). But here's

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Tirzepatide: More Than Just Weight Loss

Tirzepatide, a medication that has been making waves in the world of weight management, has shown some interesting effects on body composition. A recent study, SURMOUNT-1, looked into how this drug affects adults who are overweight or obese. The study didn't just focus on the overall results. It al

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Pakistan's Kids: Why Are They Packing On The Pounds?

Pakistan is facing a serious issue with kids and teens gaining too much weight. This isn't just a problem for the kids, but for the country's health as a whole. It's not just about what kids eat, but how they live their lives. Parents, friends, schools, and communities all have a big say in how kids

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

Kids' Lifestyles and Weight: A Pacific Perspective

Kids in the US-Affiliated Pacific have unique lifestyles. Researchers wanted to see if these lifestyles were linked to obesity. They looked at diet, activity, and sleep patterns. These three factors are crucial for a child's health. The researchers found that kids who ate poorly, didn't m

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

How Kids' Eating Habits Shape Their Future

Kids' eating habits and their weight are connected, but it's not as simple as you might think. A large study in Finland tracked over 4, 500 kids from ages 8 to 16. When the kids were around 11, parents reported on their eating habits. Researchers divided the kids into groups based on how much they a

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Overweight and Pregnancy: The Hidden Challenges

Being overweight or obese can really mess with a woman's ability to have kids and stay healthy during pregnancy. It's not just about looking good or fitting into clothes. We're talking about serious stuff like infertility, pregnancy complications, and even health problems for the baby later in life.

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