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Preteen smartphone users at risk of depression, obesity: Research

ustowner-012 2025-12-01 16:46

Smartphone ownership among preteens is associated with greater risk of depression, obesity and lack of sleep, according to a new s[……] ....

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Obesity remains high in the US., but more states showing progress, a new report finds

ustowner-013 2025-10-16 02:35

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more dropped, an encouraging sign that Americ[……] ....

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Obesity wouldn’t be solely defined by BMI under global experts’ new plan

ustowner-011 2025-01-15 03:25

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and h[……] ....

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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications

ustowner-011 2024-12-14 03:38

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the United States may finally be heading in the right direction and new weight loss dr[……] ....

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Biden proposes weight loss drug coverage for people on Medicare and Medicaid

ustowner-011 2024-11-27 02:51

The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. [……] ....

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Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide, FDA says

ustowner-011 2024-01-12 04:51

A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity shows no link with suicidal thoughts or actions,[……] ....

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American Medical Association calls for insurers to cover weight loss drugs

ustowner-011 2023-11-15 01:33

The American Medical Association wants insurance companies and federal payers to fully cover a new class of obesity treatments like Wegovy and Ozempic[……] ....

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US can’t recruit enough Green Berets – media

ustowner-012 2023-06-10 04:51

The US Army has reportedly failed to meet its enlistment quotas for special forces, known as the Green Berets, for four of the past five years, as rec[……] ....

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