A new scientific review reveals that stress, hardship, and social challenges reshape a person's gut bacteria and brain performance, making it harder to keep weight off. Social determinants of health play a key role in obesity risk, and addressing these conditions is crucial for long-term solutions.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 4, 2025
A new study found that adolescents with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to bariatric surgery regained more weight and had greater increases in waist circumference up to five years after surgery. Researchers believe PFAS exposure disrupts endocrine and metabolic processes, leading to weight regain.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalObesity·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 14, 2025
A University of Houston study found that positive childhood experiences, such as supportive relationships and regular household routines, can protect against disordered eating behaviors in college students. Adverse childhood experiences, including abuse and neglect, were also linked to increased risk factors for disordered eating.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalAdversity and Resilience Science·DateAug 13, 2025
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A new study found that mothers' genetics may have a greater impact on their children's weight than previously thought. Researchers analyzed genetic and health data from over 2,600 UK families to examine the association between parental BMI and child birthweight, BMI, and diet.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalPLOS Genetics·TypeObservational study·DateAug 5, 2025
A recent study analyzed data from community health centers in the US between 2012-2020, finding that U.S.-born Latinos have significantly higher obesity rates compared to foreign-born Latino and non-Hispanic White youth. The researchers noted a trend of increasing obesity prevalence over time across all three groups.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJul 28, 2025
The conference will feature keynote speakers Donna Ryan and Erik Wilson, as well as informative presentations and breakout sessions on the latest advances in obesity research. The Louisiana Obesity Society aims to support healthcare providers treating obesity through education and networking.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateJul 24, 2025
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A new genetic analysis has created a polygenic risk score (PGS) that reliably associates with adulthood obesity, showing consistent patterns in early childhood. This measure could help identify children and adolescents at higher genetic risk of developing obesity later in life, benefiting from targeted preventative strategies.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJul 21, 2025
A study published by The Endocrine Society found that obesity and early type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Researchers followed 48 teenagers for a year, finding that teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes showed less improvemen...
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced that NUTRITION 2026 will be held in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, DC. The meeting will showcase the latest developments in nutrition science and feature top experts in the field. Abstract submissions open this fall, and award nominations will also be accepted.
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The University of Gothenburg, AstraZeneca, Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and Region Västra Götaland are partnering to tackle metabolic disorders. The SEK 200 million initiative aims to deepen understanding of obesity's mechanisms and develop effective treatments.
The Greaux Healthy initiative aims to prevent and treat childhood obesity through partnerships with healthcare providers, educators, and families. The program has developed tools and resources for four priority populations, including expectant families, preschool-aged children, school-aged children, and adolescents and young adults.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateJun 5, 2025
Researchers identified biomarkers like uric acid and bile acids as critical regulators of arterial stiffness and inflammation in adolescents with obesity. These findings provide new avenues for early intervention to prevent the progression of vascular stiffness and cardiovascular disease.
SourceBGI Genomics·JournalFrontiers in Medicine·DateJun 5, 2025
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A new study reveals that the weight of fathers during adolescence can harm genes in future children, linked to asthma, obesity, and low lung function. The effect is more pronounced in female children, highlighting a potential vulnerability window for lifestyle influences.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2025
A new NIH study found that early childhood weight patterns may signal future obesity risk. The study tracked children's body mass index (BMI) from infancy through age 9 and identified two distinct growth patterns, with a smaller group following a trajectory marked by a sharp rise in BMI.
SourceEnvironmental influences on Child Health Outcomes·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateMay 22, 2025
Researchers identified metabolite patterns in blood and urine related to ultra-processed food intake. A poly-metabolite score was developed, showing potential to objectively measure diet and reduce reliance on self-reported data.
SourceNIH/Office of the Director·JournalPLOS Medicine·DateMay 20, 2025
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Research reveals rural preschoolers spend more time on screens and engage in less physical activity than their urban counterparts. The study found 24% of rural children have overweight or obesity, compared to 16% in urban areas.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 13, 2025
A new study published at the European Congress on Obesity suggests that GLP-1 agonist drugs can lead to a clinically relevant change in BMI for children with severe obesity. In this study, 30% of children who received GLP-1 drugs experienced a significant reduction in BMI, compared to around 27% of those who did not receive them.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 12, 2025
A child's body mass index (BMI) at six years old is a strong predictor of their risk of overweight or obesity at 18. Reaching a healthier weight before six can reduce this risk, but returning to it later does not have the same effect.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 11, 2025
A Danish study found that adverse waist-to-height ratio trajectories in childhood are associated with increased cardiometabolic risk at age 10. Children with gradually increasing central obesity showed early signs of metabolic and cardiovascular risk, including elevated blood pressure and insulin resistance.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 11, 2025
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A Swedish study found that individuals who lived with obesity as children are four times more likely to be on sick leave aged 25 than their peers in the general population. The study also revealed that those with severe childhood obesity were three times more likely to be on long-term sick leave.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 11, 2025
A US study found that teenagers with abdominal obesity have larger brain areas, particularly in the hippocampus and amygdala, which play critical roles in memory, learning, and emotion regulation. This research raises serious concerns about the impact of obesity on brain development and long-term health risks.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 10, 2025
A randomized crossover trial found that 5 minutes of exposure to junk food adverts resulted in children consuming significantly more calories during the day. The study found that 7–15 year-olds consumed an average of 130 kcals extra, equivalent to two slices of bread.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 10, 2025
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A new Australian study highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity before pregnancy. The research found that a woman's BMI in early pregnancy is linked to her child's weight from birth to age 10, with every 5kg/m² increase in maternal BMI associated with an increase in child BMI.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMay 9, 2025
The American Society for Nutrition's annual conference will showcase the latest research on nutrition science and its applications. NUTRITION 2025 will highlight key areas such as chronic pain, ultra-processed foods, obesity medicines, and adolescent health, featuring expert discussions and research updates.
A University of California, Riverside-led research team adapted an intervention for childhood obesity prevention to better serve Latina mothers, non-maternal caregivers, and families of low-income backgrounds. The study emphasizes the importance of involving non-maternal caregivers in the adaptation process.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalJournal of Nutrition Education and Behavior·TypeSurvey·DateMay 7, 2025
A cohort study found associations between pre-pregnancy overweight, smoking during pregnancy, and formula-feeding with adverse cardiovascular health trajectories in early childhood. The study suggests that addressing these factors through interventions may optimize cardiovascular health in children.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 29, 2025
Researchers found that antibiotic exposure in the first two years of life was significantly associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood. The study followed 33,095 vaginally born children in Finland to see if antibiotics before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after birth were linked to higher BMI at age two and age 12.
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A study of 352 newborn pairs found that maternal childhood trauma can lead to excessive weight gain in male children as early as the first two months of life. This may increase future risk of obesity and diabetes, highlighting a potential intergenerational effect.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 23, 2025
The European Society of Endocrinology and the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation launch a global campaign to raise awareness about hormone balance and its impact on chronic diseases. Small steps can make a big difference in improving hormone health.
At NUTRITION 2025, experts will share the latest research on how genetics impact nutrition, the importance of early childhood feeding, and innovative strategies for managing obesity and promoting healthy aging. Researchers will also explore the role of diet in cancer prevention and control.
A new study published in Health Economics reveals that the universal Japanese school lunch program effectively reduces Body Mass Index (BMI), Percent Overweight (POW), and obesity rates, particularly among students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The study found significant short-term benefits of such programs in addressing child...
SourceSophia University·JournalHealth Economics·DateApr 14, 2025
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The new guideline prioritizes health and quality of life for children and adolescents with obesity, focusing on outcomes such as mental health and cardiovascular risk factors. It recommends a combination of interventions, including nutritional, physical activity, and psychological support, to help manage obesity.
SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateApr 14, 2025
Research found a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among English adolescents, from 22% to 33% between 2008-2010 and 2021-2023. Adolescents living with these conditions are at higher risk for developing comorbidities, including mental health issues, physical problems, and cardiometabolic diseases.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateApr 12, 2025
The study identified six modifiable factors associated with adiposity in South Asian children, including reduced screen time and extended breastfeeding. Targeted interventions such as subsidized nutrition programs and increased physical activity can support healthier life trajectories.
Dr. Leanne Redman, a leading authority on body weight regulation, has received the prestigious E.V. McCollum Award for her translational research on maternal nutrition and energy regulation, with significant impact on public health. The award recognizes her dedication to advancing research that improves women's and families' health.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateApr 3, 2025
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A UK study found that children of obese mothers are more likely to become obese adults, suggesting that societal and early-life factors play a significant role in obesity. The study analyzed data from over 17,000 people born in the same week in 1958 and found that these early life factors persisted through adulthood.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateMar 26, 2025
A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that breast milk from mothers with gestational diabetes has a unique composition that benefits their infant children. Babies of mothers with gestational diabetes experience faster linear growth, lower fat percentages, and reduced weight gain.
SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalJournal of the American Medical Association·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 25, 2025
Research suggests that having an overweight or obesity trajectory during childhood is associated with a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood. The study found that women with above-average childhood BMI trajectories had a 26% higher risk, while those with an obesity BMI trajectory had a 65% higher risk.
SourceEuropean Association for the Study of Obesity·DateMar 21, 2025
A USC study found proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The research identified potential biomarkers that could serve as early indicators of a person's risk for bone health issues later in life.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJournal of Bone and Mineral Research·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 13, 2025
A new study published in Liver International found that a mother's high-fat diet during pregnancy can lead to liver stress and changes in the fetus's bile acid levels. This may be a key factor in the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) later in life.
SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalLiver International·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2025
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A new study found that waist-to-height ratio is more accurate than BMI in estimating body fat in children. The study included 7,600 children and found that 64% of those classified as BMI-overweight had normal fat according to waist-to-height ratio.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalObesity and Endocrinology·DateMar 12, 2025
A new study published in Child Maltreatment found that adults who experienced childhood physical and sexual abuse had double the odds of developing health and mental health conditions. The presence of a protective adult in the home was associated with better long-term health outcomes among children who experienced abuse.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalChild Maltreatment·TypeSurvey·DateMar 11, 2025
A responsive parenting intervention demonstrated a significant reduction in child weight outcomes from age 3 to 9 compared to a control group. The intervention's benefits were most pronounced among female participants, and its long-term effects may be sustained with a life-course approach.
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Pacific children are not meeting daily recommended intakes for key micronutrients, leading to associations with childhood obesity and acanthosis nigricans. The study highlights excessive sodium intake across the region, posing cardiovascular health risks.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalCurrent Developments in Nutrition·TypeObservational study·DateMar 5, 2025
A third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese within the next 25 years, according to a new study. The global obesity rate for those between 5-24 years old tripled from 1990 to 2021, rising by 244 per cent to 174 million.
SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalThe Lancet·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 3, 2025
A major new analysis predicts that over half the world's adult population (3.8 billion) and a third of all children and adolescents (746 million) will be living with overweight or obesity by 2050. The study forecasts a substantial rise in obesity among young people globally, with an additional 186 million cases predicted by 2050.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 3, 2025
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A study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis reveals most US infant formulas contain primarily added sugars, rather than naturally occurring lactose. This contradicts medical recommendations for babies under 2 years old, who require a diet closest to human breast milk.
The Childhood Obesity Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment Toolkit provides healthcare providers with practical guidance for preventing, evaluating, and treating childhood obesity. The toolkit is grounded in scientific evidence and offers actionable treatment approaches for children and adolescents dealing with overweight and obesity.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateFeb 19, 2025
A new study from the University of Texas at Arlington found that Americans aged 65 and older who experienced parental divorce as children were more likely to suffer a stroke compared to their peers. The study analyzed data from over 13,000 older Americans and found that about 14% had experienced parental divorce during childhood.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalPLOS One·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 18, 2025
Researchers discovered that adolescents with higher body mass indexes consumed more calories later in the day than their peers of healthy weight. The study controlled for environmental and behavioral influences to isolate the role of the circadian system in shaping eating patterns.
SourceBrown University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 17, 2025
Researchers found that teens with obesity consumed more calories in the late afternoon and early evening compared to their peers of healthy weight. The study, published in PNAS, demonstrates that the body's biological clock directly impacts food intake throughout the day.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 17, 2025
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Small increases were observed in childhood obesity rates and severe obesity among US adults between 2013 and 2023. The study found no significant changes in waist circumference or other obesity-related measures during this period.
Researchers at the University of Sydney recommend adopting a primarily plant-centric fibre-rich diet to enhance overall health and longevity. The plan involves incorporating more plant-based meals into one's diet, starting with two days a week and increasing to five days as recommended by Professor Luigi Fontana.
A study published in Appetite found that positioning main course options from lowest to highest calorie amounts increases the likelihood of adolescents choosing healthier meals. The experiment showed a significant reduction in calorie content when lower-calorie options were made more accessible.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalAppetite·DateFeb 11, 2025
Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight face triple the risk of self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of objective weight. The study also highlights the critical role of schools and communities in creating supportive environments.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·JournalPsychiatry Research·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 10, 2025
McDonald's has won planning appeals against local authorities in deprived areas, citing healthier lifestyle benefits. The firm's tactics include deploying a GP to argue that obesity is caused by multiple factors, and threatening councils with bills for appeal costs.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeNews article·DateFeb 5, 2025
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A narrative review of over 1,700 papers found only seven papers addressing dexamphetamine addiction directly. The study raises questions about the evidence underpinning its restriction by regulatory agencies. Dexamphetamine is effective in treating ADHD and narcolepsy but may have benefits in treating obesity.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalPsychoactives·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 3, 2025
A cohort study of Canadian children found that high ultraprocessed food consumption during early childhood is associated with obesity development, particularly in males. The study suggests that targeted public health initiatives can help reduce ultraprocessed food intake and prevent obesity.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 31, 2025
A University of Toronto study found that Canadian preschoolers who consumed more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop obesity at age five. The researchers also discovered sex-driven differences in the effects of ultra-processed food on obesity risk, with stronger effects seen in males.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateJan 31, 2025
A new clinical trial found that a self-guided family-based treatment approach is as effective as traditional clinician-led approaches in helping children with obesity. This approach requires fewer contact hours, is more flexible, and significantly reduces costs.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateJan 29, 2025
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