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Not getting enough vitamin D may lead to problems with completing everyday tasks later on in life. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism revealed that older people with vitamin D deficiencies were more likely to have at least one functional … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Vitamin D deficiency may lead to physical problems in older age

Treatment to delay puberty among adolescents struggling with gender identity seems to boost psychological well-being for those who ultimately pursue sex reassignment, new research suggests. The Dutch study involved 55 transgender young adults who had been diagnosed years earlier … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Transgender teens become happy, healthy young adults

A class of drugs used to treat diabetes also appears to help patients lose weight by changing how the brain responds to food, a new study suggests. Researchers have been trying to learn how gut-hormone based medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists also help people with type 2 … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Certain diabetes drugs may curb cravings, aid weight loss

As if it isn't tough enough being an overweight kid, a new study shows it could have long-lasting repercussions for psychological health, too. When compared with normal-weight kids who become overweight adults, overweight or obese youth in the study faced three times the risk of … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo ​Overweight kids face higher risk for depression as adults