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December 7, 2021

Obesity: More than half of young adults are overweight, study says

More than half of young American adults are either overweight or obese, according to new Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine research.Ìý

December 3, 2021

Allergy sufferers have nearly 40% lower risk of COVID-19 infection, study says

People who suffer from allergic conditions have a lower risk for developing COVID-19, according to a new U.K. study.

December 1, 2021

FDA panel endorses first COVID-19 pill

A panel of U.S. health advisers on Tuesday narrowly backed a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the coronavirus.

November 30, 2021

Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA panel weighs safety, effectiveness

Government health advisers on Tuesday weighed the benefits and risks of a closely watched drug from Merck that could soon become the first U.S.-authorized pill for patients to take at home to treat COVID-19.

October 13, 2021

FDA releases new salt guidance aimed at reducing levels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods.Ìý

October 9, 2021

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September 30, 2021

Low-carb diet benefits heart health for overweight people, researchers say

A low-carb diet that is high in unsaturated fat may be beneficial for the cardiovascular health of those who are overweight, according to researchers.Ìý

September 29, 2021

Artificial sweetener in soda, other drinks may increase food cravings, appetite in women and obese people

Diet soda and drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, researchers say.Ìý

September 24, 2021

Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think

For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to a new study published in Current Biology.

September 16, 2021

CDC study finds childhood obesity increased at ‘substantial and alarming’ levels during COVID pandemic

Child obesity levels in the U.S. increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among children who were already obese from the outset, according to the findings of a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).