Eating for the Planet May Help Teens Stay Healthy and Happy
Researchers studied over 1,000 Iranian teenagers to see if eating a diet that's good for both people and the planet could help them maintain a healthy weight …
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Gut Bacteria Treatment Shows Promise for Teen Weight and Health
Researchers tested a new treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—essentially transferring healthy gut bacteria from donors to patients—in …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Works Just as Well for Teens with Developmental Disabilities
Researchers looked at whether weight loss surgery is safe and effective for teenagers and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (like …
Read MoreWhy Teens in Developing Countries Are Getting Heavier: What Scientists Found
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving about 46,000 teenagers in low- and middle-income countries to understand why obesity is becoming more common. They …
Read MoreHow Teens Can Lose Weight: What Science Says Works Best
Obesity in teenagers is becoming more common worldwide and can lead to serious health problems like heart disease. Researchers reviewed studies about the best …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Fights Back When You Lose Weight
Researchers studied 26 teenagers with severe obesity who went through a 9-month weight loss program. They discovered something interesting: when the teens lost …
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