A type of cell the body uses to destroy cancerous tissue gets clogged by fat and stops working, the team, from Trinity College Dublin, found.

Source: Fat-clogged cells explain why obesity can cause cancer – BBC News

An obesity pill that expands into a gel almost 100 times its original size after being swallowed has moved one step closer to approval. The product is called Gelesis100 and is a capsule that contains little particles made up of cellulose, a fibre found in plants, and citric acid, which is found in fruits. When the particles come into contact with water, they soak up more than 100 times their weight and form a super-absorbent hydrogel, similar in consistency to tapioca pudding. This fills the stomach and

Source: Obesity pill aims to kill hunger by expanding in your stomach

Obese children may be less likely to meet a set of five markers for childhood flourishing that include academic and emotional skills, a new analysis of U.S. survey data suggests. Those markers include completing homework, caring about academics, finishing tasks, staying calm when challenged and showing interest in learning, according to the study authors who presented their results on November 3 at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual conference in Orlando, Florida.

Source: Obese kids less often demonstrate coping skills, academic interest