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Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity

26 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

Obesity pathogenesis: Unanswered questions and future directions

Prof. John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside Prof. Kevin Hall from the National Institutes of Health (U.S.), Prof. Thorkild Sorensen from the University of Copenhagen and Prof. David Allison from Indiana University (U.S.), has published a perspective article on potential mechanisms of obesity pathogenesis.

20 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

Unraveling the relationship between obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and endotrophin

With obesity rates projected to continue rising globally, there is an urgent need to understand the intricate mechanisms that contribute to metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

8 Sep 2023

Can brown fat really keep you slim? New study digs into the science of diet-induced thermogenesis

The research paper delves into the role of brown adipose tissue and its protein, UCP1, in diet-induced thermogenesis, questioning whether it could be a key to fighting obesity. Despite some evidence suggesting that brown fat activity could influence weight, the study calls for more research to determine the causality between reduced brown adipose tissue activity and obesity.

7 Sep 2023

Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

Investigated the association between obesity in early pregnancy and long-term post-pregnancy risk of venous thromboembolism.

7 Sep 2023

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery predicts poorer weight loss six months after the procedure.

31 Aug 2023

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

Chronic liver injury results in the development of liver fibrosis in approximately 25% of individuals in response to diverse insults, and several aspects of the development of liver injury appear to be common to a variety of initiating factors.

31 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

How effective is the keto diet for managing PCOS?

Scientists discuss the metabolic advantages of the ketogenic diet in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

21 Aug 2023

Understanding human body composition in the first two years of life

Historical challenges associated with the assessment of body composition in the first two years of life.

15 Aug 2023

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Researchers used genetically modified animal models to investigate the role of the newly discovered Traf2- and NCK-interacting protein kinase (TNIK) in obesity and metabolic dysfunction.

15 Aug 2023

Can nutritional interventions positively impact psoriasis severity?

Improvement in psoriasis (Ps) through nutritional strategies.

15 Aug 2023

Study reveals the health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom

A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a "superfood."

13 Aug 2023

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases.

8 Aug 2023

Artificial sweeteners linked to increased body fat, study finds

Published in the International Journal of Obesity, University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health researchers led a study on the relationship between dietary intake and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

4 Aug 2023

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

Korean researchers have unveiled a novel signaling pathway that fosters aging-related chronic metabolic disorders.

3 Aug 2023

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) to look at how a 20-week exercise program affected child health.

2 Aug 2023

Pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation, study shows

Daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.

1 Aug 2023

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Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Obesity pathogenesis: Unanswered questions and future directions

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Unraveling the relationship between obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and endotrophin

Can brown fat really keep you slim? New study digs into the science of diet-induced thermogenesis

Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

How effective is the keto diet for managing PCOS?

Understanding human body composition in the first two years of life

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Can nutritional interventions positively impact psoriasis severity?

Study reveals the health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Artificial sweeteners linked to increased body fat, study finds

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Pecans may help prevent obesity and reduce inflammation, study shows

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