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Cell Particles Signal Early Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2019) - Particles that are released from fat cells seem to play a pivotal role in determining risk for cardiovascular disease before...More
Commentary Calls for a New Approach to Prevent Obesity in Low-Income, Minority Communities
The commentary, “We Need a New Approach to Prevent Obesity in Low-Income Minority Populations,” was online May 24 and in the June edition of Pediatrics.More
Children and Teens Who Drink Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages Do Not Save Calories Compared to Those Who Drink Sugary Drinks
The study's results challenge the utility of diet or low-calorie sweetened beverages when it comes to cutting calories and weight management.More
Accelerated Risk of Walking Disability for People Aged 60 and Older Tied to Excess Weight and Inactivity
New study shows older women with obesity at higher risk of mobility loss compared to older men.More
New Report by The Lancet Examines ‘The Global Syndemic’: the interplay of obesity, undernutrition and climate change
William Dietz, chair of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, co-chaired the new Lancet Commission on Obesity.More

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