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Depression's heavy toll: Unraveling its impact on overall health in US adults

Depression in US adults found to significantly raise risks of death, particularly from cardiovascular ailments. Increased awareness and treatment can mitigate impacts.

10 Oct 2023

Is night shift work rewiring our appetite and driving weight gain?

Bristol University scientists reveal that night shift work disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, altering appetite-regulating hormones and leading to weight gain. The study, providing insights into metabolic health, may aid in developing treatments for eating disorders and obesity.

10 Oct 2023

Solriamfetol may be an effective alternative for managing ADHD in adults, trial shows

Although several medications are approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some individuals experience limited benefits from the drugs or develop side effects from their use.

9 Oct 2023

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

The effects of consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water after a weight management program.

9 Oct 2023

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

Study from JAMA reveals that users of GLP-1 agonists, recent drugs for weight management, show a heightened risk of gastrointestinal complications like intestinal obstruction, gastroparesis, and pancreatitis. Though these effects are rare, those considering these drugs for weight loss should weigh the benefits against potential risks, especially if not using them for diabetes.

5 Oct 2023

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Tirzepatide is as effective at treating early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D), a more aggressive form of the condition that normally responds less well to treatment, as it is at treating T2D diagnosed later in life, new research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has found.

4 Oct 2023

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

At this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) experts will discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting.

4 Oct 2023

Study can improve understanding of what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

New findings may take scientists a step closer to understanding what causes SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - a rare but fatal complication of epilepsy.

3 Oct 2023

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Researchers explore the effects of a dietary intervention in postpartum women with higher body mass index.

2 Oct 2023

Could breastfeeding and delaying soda be the keys to lower childhood obesity rates?

New research presented at the EASD Annual Meeting suggests that breastfeeding for at least six months and delaying the introduction of soda until after 18 months can lead to lower body fat percentages in children at age nine. The study highlights the long-term impact of infant feeding choices on childhood obesity risk.

1 Oct 2023

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

This comprehensive review in the journal Foods explores the therapeutic potential of phytonutrients in combating obesity. The paper delves into various plant-based compounds like polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids, detailing their mechanisms of action in inhibiting fat accumulation, regulating metabolism, and even altering gut microbiota.

1 Oct 2023

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being

30 Sep 2023

Food is Medicine strategies could save billions in healthcare costs

Incorporating targeted food and nutrition strategies into healthcare on a national level will improve health and quality of life, reduce work for hospitals, and cut healthcare costs, according to experts studying Food is Medicine (FIM) efforts.

26 Sep 2023

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched the first iteration of its new dashboard, which will serve as a centralized source for infectious disease and outbreak data this winter, making it publicly available in a timely and transparent way.

26 Sep 2023

Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled "Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles, Politics and Praxis" in the journal BMJ Global Health, warns of dangers and potential pitfalls associated with the increased attention paid to 'global health security' and the growing interaction between public health and security actors.

26 Sep 2023

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

Research could lead to the development of new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise

A brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise.

25 Sep 2023

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

A recent clinical trial conducted at Georgetown University Hospital suggests that kombucha tea may hold potential as an anti-hyperglycemic agent, reducing fasting blood glucose levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes. While the results are promising, further research with larger sample sizes is needed to solidify the health benefits of kombucha in managing diabetes.

25 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

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

Researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health.

20 Sep 2023

Appetite News and Research

Depression's heavy toll: Unraveling its impact on overall health in US adults

Is night shift work rewiring our appetite and driving weight gain?

Solriamfetol may be an effective alternative for managing ADHD in adults, trial shows

Study finds non-nutritive sweetened beverages more effective than water for weight loss

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

New drug tirzepatide equally effective in early-onset and later-onset type 2 diabetes

Experts to discuss if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in real-world setting

Study can improve understanding of what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Could breastfeeding and delaying soda be the keys to lower childhood obesity rates?

Could plant-based phytonutrients be the secret weapon against obesity?

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

Food is Medicine strategies could save billions in healthcare costs

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

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

Research could lead to the development of new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

Obesity pathogenesis: Unanswered questions and future directions

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

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