Longer Daily Naps Tied to Worse Health Effects
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People taking long naps (siestas) during the day have higher body mass indexes (BMIs) and are more likely to have metabolic syndrome (MetS) than those who do not take naps, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreDDW: Lower Risk for Obesity-Linked Cancer Seen With Bariatric Surgery
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bariatric surgery is associated with a reduction in the risk for obesity-associated cancers, according to a study to be presented at the 2023 Digestive Disease Week, being held from May 6 to 9 in Chicago.Vibhu C…
Learn MoreLas siestas al mediodía y la salud: la duración de la siesta podría ser clave
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si tiene ganas de hacer la siesta, mejor que sea corta.Los investigadores encontraron que las siestas de 30 minutos o más en Murcia, una región de España, donde hacer la siesta es común, se vinculaban co…
Learn MoreUn medicamento inyectado para la diabetes también hace perder mucho peso, encuentra un estudio
JUEVES, 27 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mientras más estadounidenses intentan obtener el medicamento recetado Wegovy en su batalla para perder una cantidad significativa de peso, un medicamento incluso más potente contra la obesidad está a pun…
Learn MoreWeight-Loss Surgery Could Cut Odds for Obesity-Linked Cancers in Half
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting bariatric surgery may help someone lose weight and reduce their risk for obesity-related cancers by more than half. New research to be presented at a conference of the American Gastroenterological Ass…
Learn MoreInjected Diabetes Med Can Also Bring Big Weight Loss, Study Finds
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As more Americans try to get their hands on the prescription medication Wegovy while they try to shed significant amounts of weight, an even more powerful obesity drug is poised to enter the fray.On Thursda…
Learn MoreMidday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a gr…
Learn MoreMenu Calorie Labeling Linked to Drop in Obesity-Related Cancer Burden
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menu calorie labeling is associated with a reduction in obesity-related cancer burdens and lower health care costs, according to a study published online April 18 in BMJ Open.Mengxi Du, M.P.H., from the Fr…
Learn MoreUn impuesto a los refrescos de Oakland redujo las ventas locales en un 27 por ciento
MARTES, 18 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Gravar los refrescos podría reducir el consumo de bebidas azucaradas?Esto es exactamente lo que sucedió cuando se implementó un “impuesto a los refrescos” en Oakland, California, según investigadores de…
Learn MoreOakland’s Soda Tax Cut Local Sales by 27%
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could taxing soda cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks?That’s exactly what happened when a local “soda tax” was launched in Oakland, Calif., according to researchers from the University of California…
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