Greater risk of overweight, obesity among preschoolers living in rural areas linked to more sedentary, screen time
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain (11–14 May), reveals that 3 to 4-year-olds in rural areas are more likely to be living with overweight and abdominal obesity (excess fat around waist),
The best and worst medication for acid reflux
Acid reflux can be managed by most people if they learn the behavior changes they can make and how to appropriately use over-the-counter medications
The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity
Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs have gained significant traction globally for obesity treatment.
GLP-1 drugs are helpful for children who are living with severe obesity, research finds
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists mimic the action of a hormone called GLP-1 to reduce appetite and feelings of hunger, slow the release of food from the stomach and increase feelings of fullness after eating.
The causal role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in endometriosis: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
Clinical observations have pointed out a probable interrelationship between GERD and endometriosis (6), reporting that women with GERD may experience exacerbation of symptoms after endometriosis treatment https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1522085/full
