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An overweight woman in a pink t-shirt flexing her muscles while using resistance training gym equipment. Exercise such as resistance training helps diet-resistant women improve their fitness.

Diet-Resistant Women Respond Well to Exercise

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Science Connecteddiet, exercise, muscles, obesity

Exercise may stimulate changes to the body at a cellular level, leading to new treatment possibilities for diet-resistant women with obesity.

Health

Your health on COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, health, mental health, obesity, stay-at-home orders

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have had a divided impact on health, and new research finds that the effect is different for people with obesity.

Health

Dining at Home May Combat Obesity

July 27, 2020February 5, 2021 Science Connectedchildhood obesity, dining, obesity

Americans are cooking and eating more family meals at home to stay safe and save money, but it might also curb the obesity epidemic.

Environment Health

Listen to Your Gut on Air Pollution

May 4, 2020August 24, 2021 Science Connectedbacteria, obesity, pollution

Air pollution exposure alters the bacteria in the gut microbiome and could have more health effects than we realized, according to a new study.

C-sections and obesity study finds no link

Biology Health

C-Sections Not to Blame for Obesity Epidemic

February 19, 2020March 10, 2021 Science Connectedchildhood obesity, obesity

Rates of C-sections have risen along with obesity rates, but a new study finds that birthing method is not the cause of childhood obesity.

Environment Health

Does Air Pollution Raise Your Risk of Obesity?

April 4, 2016April 2, 2016 Science Connectedair pollution, health, obesity

By Kate Stone @GotScienceOrg It is generally understood that breathing polluted air can damage our lungs. However, a new study recently found that lab rats that breathed Beijing’s highly polluted air for eight weeks not only developed breathing problems, but also gained weight. The researchers warn that air pollution exposure can contribute to metabolic dysfunction and obesity. About the Study: Air Pollution and Obesity In a study led by Duke University, with the support of the Chinese government, scientists tested the health impact of Beijing’s polluted air. They placed pregnant rats…