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NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT OBESITY affects the brain in sex-dependent ways. Specific brain parts appear different when we compare males and females with high body mass indexes.

Skinnier, Sicker? Weight-Loss Meds Raise Concerns

Pat Farrell PhD - June 30, 2025

Taking any type of medicine always carries a risk, with some risks being more concerning than others. If you look at the Physicians' Desk...

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Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - December 27, 2024

Here are 10 health-sector developments—not ranked—to watch in the coming year, determined by media coverage, reader interest, and personal interest.

The AMA Recognized Obesity as a Disease in 2013. How Far Have We Come in the Last 10 Years, and Where Are We Headed?

Katherine Saunders, MD - June 18, 2023

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the American Medical Association’s decision to recognize obesity as a disease. As we reflect on this milestone,...

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