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A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge.

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From 2008 to 2023, there was an increase in the prevalence of extremely severe obesity in children, especially among older adolescents and non-Hispanic Black children.

Overweight teenagers with impaired glucose control showed poor bone quality, raising concerns for future osteoporosis risk.

Obesity rates increase primarily due to diet changes in wealthier nations, with caloric intake outweighing declines in physical activity. Higher calorie intake is the major contributor to obesity in ...