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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases including heart disease and some cancers.

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

Study reveals that resistance training combined with creatine supplementation effectively reduces body fat percentage in adults under 50 without affecting absolute fat mass. Findings are consistent across variables like age, BMI, and exercise frequency, suggesting a uniform impact.

16 Oct 2023

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

A study from the University of Cambridge used UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey data from 2008-2019 to examine folate levels, particularly in females of reproductive age. The study found a significant decline in both RBC and serum folate concentrations across all age groups, emphasizing the need for mandatory folic acid fortification in the UK.

16 Oct 2023

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

The study examines how specific types of fatty acids, rather than generalized fat categories, influence the risk of cardiovascular diseases in U.S. veterans. It finds that saturated and trans fats increase risk, while certain unsaturated fats may offer protective benefits, underscoring the need for more nuanced dietary guidelines.

16 Oct 2023

Parents alone can tackle childhood obesity just as effectively as whole-family interventions, new study shows

The study published in the International Journal of Obesity systematically reviews the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions for managing childhood obesity and related health behaviors. It concludes that parent-only programs are similarly effective to family-focused interventions in improving a child's weight and BMI, but highlights challenges like higher dropout rates and the need for strong family support.

15 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Italian researchers find that ketogenic diets not only reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines but also significantly alleviate fatigue in sufferers. The study opens new doors for alternative, diet-based therapies for chronic and high-frequency episodic migraineurs.

12 Oct 2023

Clinic-based community program shows promise in addressing food insecurity and improving health

The FISH (Food Insecurity and its Sequalae on Health) Study, led by Tiffany Wesley Ardoin, MD, FACP, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans' Baton Rouge Regional Campus, reports that a clinic-based community program improved food security scores, healthy eating behaviors, and depression scores in a vulnerable, food-insecure population in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The findings are published in the MDPI journal, Nutrients.

12 Oct 2023

Early pregnancy obesity linked to heart risks and complicated births

Study reveals a significant link between obesity in early pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, which in turn are associated with elevated cardiovascular disease risk later in life. The findings suggest the importance of early interventions to mitigate long-term health risks.

12 Oct 2023

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 a vegan diet a healthy choice for kids?

In a comprehensive review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, scientists analyzed the health implications of vegan diets in children and adolescents. The study reveals both benefits and concerns, highlighting lower cholesterol levels but potential nutritional deficiencies that might affect bone health.

10 Oct 2023

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Researchers compared the effects of fermented and non-fermented Aronia melanocarpa berries on glycemic markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Despite the berries' high antioxidant potential and past studies suggesting benefits, this rigorous trial found no significant impact on waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, or glucose levels.

10 Oct 2023

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life.

10 Oct 2023

Precision medicine for gestational diabetes management

Precision markers to predict effective lifestyle and pharmacological interventions to manage Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

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

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

Researchers have identified a potential link between experiences of discrimination and increased obesity risk by examining neural responses to food cues and gut metabolites. The study reveals that discrimination may influence unhealthy food choices, potentially disrupting the brain-gut connection, and suggests brain-targeted treatments or dietary changes as potential interventions.

8 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

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Researchers presented the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of Recipe 4 Success, a preventive intervention implemented across seven cities, villages, and towns of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in the USA.

2 Oct 2023

Preterm birth risk highlighted in Stanford-led study on sleep and activity during pregnancy

Researchers developed series2signal, a novel, state-of-the-art prediction model that used wearable data from pregnant women to predict gestational age as a proxy for the progression of pregnancy and the likelihood of poor pregnancy outcomes, especially preterm birth, based on wearable-detected changes in maternal sleep quality and physical activity levels.

2 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

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Further Reading

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

Falling folate levels sound alarm for urgent UK food fortification

Are all fats equal in heart disease risk? New veteran study suggests not

Parents alone can tackle childhood obesity just as effectively as whole-family interventions, new study shows

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Clinic-based community program shows promise in addressing food insecurity and improving health

Early pregnancy obesity linked to heart risks and complicated births

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

Is a vegan diet a healthy choice for kids?

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Precision medicine for gestational diabetes management

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

Can discrimination fuel obesity?

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

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Preterm birth risk highlighted in Stanford-led study on sleep and activity during pregnancy

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?

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