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A photo of a group of obese people standing in the street.

The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color

AAIC over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in California.

Regular Exercise Program May Stall Cognitive Decline

Trial shows promise for people with mild cognitive impairment

A photo of a young female nurse adjusting the weights on a beam scale as she weighs her mature female patient.

Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs

Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health

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Bye-Bye, 'Life's Simple 7': AHA Redefines Cardiovascular Health by Adding Sleep

New metrics and scoring algorithm for heart health in children and adults

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Early Liver Disease Detection Linked to Subsequent Lifestyle Improvements

Danish study shows fibrosis screening associated with improved diet, alcohol use, and exercise

Muscle Dysmorphia in Men: The Han Swolo Effect

Relatively new form of body dysmorphic disorder pumped up by advertising and media

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The Problem With Silicon Valley Medicine

Rohin Francis, MBBS, talks medical pseudoscience and "tech bros"

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Home Walking Program Eases Peripheral Artery Disease Limitations

Randomized trial shows modest impact even without in-facility supervision

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How Preventable Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Big study sets a number

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In America, the Average Young Adult Is Now Overweight

Young adult BMI rose to over 27.5 in 2017-2018

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Some Good News for Curious Afib Patients Looking to Find Their Own Triggers

Presumed Afib triggers put to the test in n-of-1 studies

Obesity Week over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center in Dallas, Texas.

Lean Body Mass Level Predicts Cardiac Output in Women

Resistance training may help improve oxygen consumption, study showed

An overweight pre-teen boy sitting on a couch playing video games.

Childhood Obesity Is Soaring to New Levels

Kids' weight has spiked during the pandemic, but it's part of a long-term trend

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Yes, Exercise Is Basically Magic

Cardiologists review why it's just so good for you and your patients.

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

Feeling Better in COPD: Simple Solution?

No fancy high-tech drug needed, studies suggest

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Simone Biles Is Sending a Message: Olympians Are People First

Mental health is essential to sporting success

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Triathlete Seeks Help After Repeated Spells of Heart Palpitations

Sports career/training can trigger Afib

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Did Getting a Colonoscopy Lead to Cleaner Living?

Results varied by severity of screening findings, researchers found

A diverse group of young female campers make heart shapes with their hands under a hand painted WELCOME TO CAMP FELIX sign.

Dear Parents, Kids Need Camp

Providers should talk to parents about summer camp precautions that can keep kids safe and healthy

AACE over a computer rendering of a woman with her pituitary and thyroid glands highlighted.

Patients With Underactive Thyroid Report Pervasive Brain Fog

Many said they had symptoms well before a hypothyroidism diagnosis

A mature woman in fitness attire checks her smartwatch while walking over a bridge

Getting Competitive Boosted Physical Activity in Diabetes

Competing for top spot increased mean daily step counts in gamified study

A close up of a drop of blood on the index finger of a Black female who is preparing to test her blood sugar

Op-Ed: Diabetes Is Not an Equal Opportunity Killer

Policy change and community intervention can help fight disparities

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

Personalized Rehab Helpful in Heart Failure Patients

Trial showed improvements in physical functioning and quality of life compared with usual care

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Saxenda Boosted Weight Loss, Especially With Exercise

But year-long RCT excluded those with type 2 diabetes

A mother and daughter sitting on a couch, eating popcorn and watching a movie

Moms' Health Habits Rub Off on Children

Australian study suggests young kids copy parental behavior, healthy as well as unhealthy

A sign on a chainlink fence outside of a soccer field which reads: CROWDED PARKS LEAD TO CLOSED PARKS

Op-Ed: Let's Prevent Post-Shutdown Sports Injuries in our Kids

Quarantine to competition carries heightened injury risk

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Banned Stimulants Again Found in Supplements

Researchers question FDA's commitment to enforcement

A man stretches a protective mask over his chubby stomach

Stay-at-Home Orders Linked to Weight Gain

Problem may not end with pandemic

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Testicular Dysfunction May Persist Long After Anabolic Steroid Use

"Need to treat not just as problem of testosterone deficiency but as a body-image disorder"

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Food Insecurity Plays Role in Weight Loss Strategies

Lack of access to healthy food can dampen effectiveness of diet, exercise, researchers find

The packaging and autoinjector of Ozempic (semaglutide) 1mg

Another Weight-Loss Trial Win for Weekly GLP-1 Drug

Effective in diabetic patients with BMI as low as 27

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ACC Report: Cardiac Care Better Woman-to-Woman

Group suggests rethink of cardiology culture and medical education

A senior woman uses the shoulder press machine at the gym

HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial

Boosting intensity not obviously helpful

Best of The Skeptical Cardiologist in 2020

Your favorite op-eds from Anthony Pearson, MD

sacubitril/valsartan (ENTRESTO) over a computer rendering of a heart above FDA ADCOMM

FDA Panel Backs Entresto, Spironolactone for Broader HF Use

But committee stops short of advocating categorical approval for HFpEF

Bridge-EnhancedACL Repair (BEAR) Implant over a computer rendering of the implant above FDA APPROVED

FDA OK's First-Ever Synthetic Implant for ACL Tears

Bioresorbable device fills gap between torn ligament ends

An obese Mexican-American woman making fruit salad in the kitchen as another woman and child look on.

Over 73% of U.S. Adults Overweight or Obese

Obesity rate up by half since 1999-2000, NHANES data indicate; nearly 10% severely obese

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Will Vascepa Train Roll Past Negative Omega-3 Results?

STRENGTH, OMEMI temper enthusiasm but may not change much

A close up of a man鈥檚 foot with his big toe swollen from gout

Lifestyle Mods May Head Off Gout

Four addressable factors appear key

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How Would You Answer 'The Penis Question'?

Motivate patients by being an agitator, not an irritator

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