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Skipping breakfast is not a diet hack: New study links missing morning meals to deadly health risks

Health experts warn that skipping breakfast may carry serious health risks, challenging its growing popularity through fasting trends. A ScienceDirect systematic review of 66 studies links breakfast omission to obesity, insulin resistance, disrupted metabolism and higher cardiovascular risk. Researchers note effects on hormones, circadian rhythms, gut health and cognition. While causality remains complex, evidence suggests regular breakfast consumption could be a simple, low-cost strategy to reduce chronic disease risk globally.