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Exercising burns fat in bone marrow to improve bone health, study shows

It's a fat-burning secret anyone interested in bone health should know. For the first time, UNC School of Medicine researchers show that exercising burns the fat found within bone marrow and offers evidence that this process improves bone quality and the amount of bone in a matter of weeks.

18 May 2017

New drug mimics health effects of exercise, say researchers

Scientists have managed to mimic the health effects of exercise in mice, simply by using a pill, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. The drug activated a genetic pathway that is triggered by running, which led mice to burn off more fat and increase their stamina levels, despite them being sedentary.

4 May 2017

Research findings reveal new approach to prevent age-related obesity

The function and distribution of adipose tissue in the body change during the course of life. Beige fat cells, a special type of adipocytes, have the capability to use energy reserves - fatty deposits - by generating heat in a process known as thermogenesis.

4 May 2017

Study finds increased interest for cosmetic surgery among teens involved in bullying

Adolescents who are involved in bullying--victims and perpetrators alike--are more likely to say they would want to undergo cosmetic surgery to be more attractive or fix perceived flaws, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Apr 2017

Learning key 'danger zones' can help plastic surgeons to enhance safety of facial filler procedures

Dermal fillers have become a popular alternative to surgery for patients who want a younger facial appearance. Learning about some key "danger zones" can help plastic surgeons to enhance the safety and effectiveness of facial filler procedures, according to an expert update in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Apr 2017

Doctors highlight importance of virtual and augmented reality in the operating room

The reality of life in the operating room is about to look more like virtual reality, as leaders in clinical medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and colleagues with expertise in computing and imaging at the University of Maryland, College Park work together on lifesaving technologies.

21 Apr 2017

New study reveals sympathetic nervous system as main driver of thermogenesis

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provides important insights into how the body regulates its production of heat, a process known as thermogenesis that is currently intensely studied as a target of diabetes and obesity treatment in humans.

17 Apr 2017

High level of protein appears to diminish energy burning power of brown fat

Too much of a protein already associated with prostate cancer appears to also diminish the energy burning power of brown fat, scientists report.

10 Apr 2017

Fitness and wellness coaching before surgery could reduce patient's hospital stay, study finds

A 5K fun run shouldn't involve more physical preparation than major surgery, but that's the disconnect Michael Englesbe, M.D., sees all too often.

10 Apr 2017

Scientists develop lab-scale laser device for treatments based on optical hyperthermia applications

Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, in collaboration with Universitat Politécnica de Valencia and CIBER's Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, have designed a laser device specifically designed for optical hyperthermia applications.

7 Apr 2017

Electronic hookah kills 80% more lung cells than traditional counterpart

Hookah-tobacco users might want to rethink how they heat up their water pipes, based on research by chemists at the University of Cincinnati.

4 Apr 2017

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Three major national databases include varying estimates of racial gaps in the use of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2017

Cold-induced fat-like molecules help fuel metabolism in mice

Activated by cold, the small amounts of brown fat scattered around your body can burn calories to warm you up. They also can help to lower insulin resistance and other conditions implicated in type 2 diabetes and obesity.

29 Mar 2017

Research sheds new light on reasons behind recurrent aphthous stomatitis

A burning pain sensation - and treatments that do not work. This is what daily life is like for many of those who suffer from recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Research from the Sahlgrenska Academy now sheds new light on the reasons behind this condition found in the mouth.

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Female athletes and women who have eating disorders are prone to developing a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea that causes them to stop menstruating. The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline advising healthcare providers on ways to diagnose and treat this condition.

22 Mar 2017

Penn researchers identify genome-wide changes caused by high-fat diet

By comparing two strains of mice -- one that becomes obese and diabetic on a high-fat diet and another resistant to a high-fat regimen -- researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania identified genome-wide changes caused by a high-fat diet.

8 Mar 2017

New treatment can reduce need for surgery in infants with congenital ear malformations

For infants with congenital malformations of the ear, a treatment system called EarWell can gently reshape the ear--avoiding the pain and cost of later surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

28 Feb 2017

New report highlights inherent weaknesses of VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Inherent features of registries that rely on voluntary participation and self-reported information make them fundamentally unsuitable for determining whether emissions from military burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations in Southwest Asia caused health problems in service members who were exposed to them, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

28 Feb 2017

Feast and famine diet may restore insulin production in diabetes

A landmark study conducted by the University of Southern California and published this week in the journal Cell provides hope for restoring insulin production in patients with diabetes. The study showed that when food is restored to mice on a very low calorie diet that mimics fasting, new insulin-producing cells develop.

24 Feb 2017

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Exercising burns fat in bone marrow to improve bone health, study shows

New drug mimics health effects of exercise, say researchers

Research findings reveal new approach to prevent age-related obesity

Study finds increased interest for cosmetic surgery among teens involved in bullying

Learning key 'danger zones' can help plastic surgeons to enhance safety of facial filler procedures

Doctors highlight importance of virtual and augmented reality in the operating room

New study reveals sympathetic nervous system as main driver of thermogenesis

High level of protein appears to diminish energy burning power of brown fat

Fitness and wellness coaching before surgery could reduce patient's hospital stay, study finds

Scientists develop lab-scale laser device for treatments based on optical hyperthermia applications

Electronic hookah kills 80% more lung cells than traditional counterpart

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Cold-induced fat-like molecules help fuel metabolism in mice

Research sheds new light on reasons behind recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Penn researchers identify genome-wide changes caused by high-fat diet

New treatment can reduce need for surgery in infants with congenital ear malformations

New report highlights inherent weaknesses of VA's Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Feast and famine diet may restore insulin production in diabetes

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