Number of States with High Obesity Prevalence Rises to Sixteen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of states in which at least 35% of residents are obese has nearly doubled since 2018, and disparities persist, according to new data from the …
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FDA Approves First New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management Since 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at …
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Trevena Announces Presentation of OLINVYK® Respiratory Safety Data
CHESTERBROOK, PA — Trevena, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announced a poster …
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Dieting Better Than Last Time: Discover the Best Cookbook for Weight Loss
Are you looking for the best cookbook for weight loss? If you are among the almost 2 in 3 adults who are considered to be overweight or to have obesity, …
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New CDC Data Finds Adult Obesity Is Increasing
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at …
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Access to Nutritious Foods, More Physical Activity Needed to Decrease Childhood Obesity
HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is stressing the importance for children to have access to healthy foods and safe places to be physically active to …
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CDC Updates, Expands List of People at Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Based on a detailed review of available evidence to date, CDC has updated and expanded the list of who is at increased risk for getting severely ill …
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Higher Daily Step Count Linked with Lower All-cause Mortality
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer …
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