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Latest findings in the ongoing debate about catch-up sleep show it could be protective against obesity for older children and teens.
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Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding – and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved
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A new study in mice finds that absence of a regulatory brain protein could hold the key to stimulating healthy weight loss.
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A new endoscopic procedure designed to shrink the stomach without surgery helped a mother of five lose weight and regain an active lifestyle.
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One key to a healthy weight may lie deep inside the brain, in the endoplasmic reticulum of cells that produce the “grandfather” of appetite-regulating hormones.
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A new study finds that obesity-prone rats respond more strongly to food-related cues, including specific changes in cells of the same brain area linked to addiction.
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Caregivers of children with obesity were more than 90 percent more likely to use direct statements to prevent children from eating junk food, according to a new study.
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As more Americans turn to bariatric surgery for weight loss, a new study suggests they may not want to wait until their BMI exceeds 40 to reap the biggest benefits.
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Learn why it’s difficult to keep weight off, with these weight loss lessons from Scientists at Michigan Medicine.
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Online resources for weight loss, mental health and more concerns are commonplace. But which actually work? A new paper offers science-backed options.
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Specific messaging and resources are needed to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy for young mothers, a new study suggests.
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Despite recent headlines linking weight problems to microbiome disruptions, a new review finds no clear connection.
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University of Michigan researchers are examining a possible link between dehydration and obesity. Find out if drinking more water can contribute to weight loss.
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Researchers debate the importance of being fit and maintaining a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight increases quality of life more than fitness.
