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Among people living with HIV who are initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART), those with obesity potentially face a higher long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, or death, according to an observational study.

Regular consumption of fast foods, confectionery, fried potatoes, sauces, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains appears to increase the risks of depression and anxiety in adults, suggests a study.

A positive association exists between early pregnancy metabolomic signatures and child growth acceleration, a study has shown.

Problematic digital media use is associated with increased risks of mental health issues, self-harm or suicidal ideation, sleep problems, and substance use in adolescents. Physical-health outcomes, including obesity, myopia, and cardiometabolic risk, have been reported across all ages spanning childhood to adolescence. Thirteen global experts called for immediate public health action worldwide in a series of three papers published in The Lancet.

Within-day continuity of concurrent training works better than temporally separated training (ST) in reducing fat mass in young adults with obesity, which is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, a study has shown.