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Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Study investigates the impact of helminth infection on COVID-19 mRNA vaccine efficacy, revealing that while antibody responses remain largely unaffected, T-cell responses are significantly impaired, particularly against Omicron variants.

17 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Study reveals the emotional and social fallout of antidepressant discontinuation

Coming off antidepressants is known to trigger physical symptoms, such as restlessness, fatigue and excessive sweating, but new research suggests people can also experience emotional and social difficulties, and changes in their thinking patterns when they stop taking antidepressants like Prozac.

16 Jan 2024

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024

What is the prevalence of use of nonprescribed and medically unapproved weight-loss products in adolescents?

The researchers used four major databases to collate relevant studies on the use of nonprescribed weight loss aids by teenagers around the world.

10 Jan 2024

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

In social media posts on the community network Reddit, users reported reduced cravings for alcohol when taking drugs intended to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

8 Jan 2024

Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

Within the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia.

8 Jan 2024

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

The long-term beneficial effects of intermittent fasting (IF).

5 Jan 2024

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

A new study published in the journal Diabetes demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a class of medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to a rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity.

4 Jan 2024

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

The effects of four types of sweeteners on insulin sensitivity in young adults.

4 Jan 2024

WVU expert offers tips on making lifestyle changes that have larger impact on long-term health

Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year's resolution, you probably won't stick to it.

29 Dec 2023

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

27 Dec 2023

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

Study explores the potential of microbiomes in personalized medicine, focusing on diagnostics, precision therapy, and the challenges in implementing microbiome-based interventions.

27 Dec 2023

MIT engineers develop 'vibing belly' pill to control appetite and curb obesity

When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it's time to stop eating.

26 Dec 2023

Jersey Shore's bariatric surgery program earns accreditation for adult and adolescent care

Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions in New Jersey have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest patient safety and quality standards.

22 Dec 2023

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

Christmas and New Year is a time when we particularly want to keep well and stay safe. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices.

21 Dec 2023

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

20 Dec 2023

OSU study pinpoints early muscle loss mechanism in acute spinal cord injury

Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) patients lose body weight and muscle mass, despite being on a high-calorie diet while in the intensive care unit.

20 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF - especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past - are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle.

20 Dec 2023

Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

19 Dec 2023

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Study reveals intestinal helminth infection diminishes T cell response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Study reveals the emotional and social fallout of antidepressant discontinuation

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

What is the prevalence of use of nonprescribed and medically unapproved weight-loss products in adolescents?

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

Bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline in people with obesity

New study shows intermittent fasting reduces obesity-related brain inflammation and cognitive decline

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

WVU expert offers tips on making lifestyle changes that have larger impact on long-term health

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

MIT engineers develop 'vibing belly' pill to control appetite and curb obesity

Jersey Shore's bariatric surgery program earns accreditation for adult and adolescent care

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

OSU study pinpoints early muscle loss mechanism in acute spinal cord injury

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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