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A nighttime view of Western Europe is captured by crew members aboard the International Space Station

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Streetlights in Europe are getting bluer – that may be bad for health

Photos taken by astronauts on the International Space Station show that streetlights are getting gradually more blue-tinged in many countries in Europe as they switch to energy-efficient LEDs

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Male friends eating pizza with beer on street

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Men may eat more in summer because sunlight makes them hungrier

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Polarized light micrograph of phenylalanine

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Appetite-suppressing molecule helps obese mice lose weight

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A new weight loss drug could be used to prevent obesity. Will it work?

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A new weight loss drug could be used to prevent obesity. Will it work?

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JMXD1J Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1, 7-36) molecule. GLP-1 analogues are used in the treatment of diabetes and include exenatide, liraglutide, lixisenatide, albiglutide, dulaglutide, semaglutide. Stylized combination of a semi-transparent surface model with a cartoon representation. Gradient colouring (N-terminus blue, C-terminus pink).

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Obesity drug achieves average weight loss of 24 kg in clinical trial

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KD738R Elderly overweight man

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People over 80 with ‘overweight’ BMI may have lower mortality rates

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young woman sleeping

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Even a low level of light at night may disrupt your blood sugar

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Pedestrians

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Pedestrian-friendly cities have lower rates of diabetes and obesity

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Spain, Andalucia, Jerez, Woman sleeping in bed, view from above.

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Getting enough sleep may lower the amount of calories you eat

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Have we got the science of obesity back to front?

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Have we got the science of obesity back to front?

Putting on weight is often blamed on overeating, but new evidence is emerging that it is actually the other way round, says David S. Ludwig

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Asking processed food firms to cut calories voluntarily hasn't worked

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Rising BMI and diabetes have stalled the decline of heart disease

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One in four people in England exercised less during and after lockdown

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Metabolism myths: 7 things we get wrong about diet and exercise

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