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Primary care providers key to addressing emotional eating

Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

28 Aug 2024

New study develops enhanced mortality prediction model for COPD patients

Innovative probabilistic graph models identify unique factors linked to COPD mortality, paving the way for targeted interventions and improved patient outcomes.

28 Aug 2024

High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Research reveals a connection between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity in Chilean preschoolers.

28 Aug 2024

A study confirms that smoking significantly increases the risk of stroke

Findings indicate smoking elevates stroke risk, particularly in older males with comorbidities, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.

28 Aug 2024

Semaglutide shown to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in heart failure patients

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing cardiovascular risks in obese patients with heart failure, improving outcomes in a recent large-scale clinical trial.

27 Aug 2024

Study warns of high Medicare costs for semaglutide even with restrictive CVD definition

If Medicare Part D narrowly defines cardiovascular disease, the majority of patients would remain ineligible while new federal spending could still exceed $10 billion

27 Aug 2024

Grandparental education predicts grandchildren's biological age

Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one possible factor beyond our control: whether you had a grandparent who went to college. The study, from researchers at Drexel University and colleagues from the University of California and the University of North Carolina, was recently published in the journal Social Science and Medicine.

27 Aug 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

GLP-1 therapy boosts visceral fat metabolism, driving weight loss

Researchers discuss the role of enhanced visceral adipose tissue metabolism in mediating weight loss by glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs.

26 Aug 2024

Chronic cough can be passed down from parents to children, a new study suggests

Research indicates chronic cough is potentially inherited, with parents' cough types influencing their children's respiratory health and conditions.

26 Aug 2024

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Researchers evaluate national trends and disparities in the prevalence of diabetes among adults in the United States.

25 Aug 2024

Meat consumption significantly raises type 2 diabetes risk

Study reveals that consuming processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and poultry increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over a 10-year period across various global populations.

25 Aug 2024

Study reveals negative health consequences of sleep disruption for overweight individuals

New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body's signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women.

23 Aug 2024

New 3D imaging tool offers accurate assessment of metabolic health

Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner – originally developed for the clothing industry – to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity.

22 Aug 2024

Research identifies 31 additional cancers potentially linked to obesity

This research identifies 18 potential obesity-related cancers, revealing significant associations with BMI and underscoring obesity's impact on cancer risk.

22 Aug 2024

The role of soy in improving metabolic health

Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Candida Rebello wants to know more about the intersection of blood sugar levels and a diet rich in soy. This intersection is the primary focus of her new study, "Lifestyle Intervention for Improving Metabolic and Motivational Outcomes," or MOTIVATE, which explores how specific diets can impact blood sugar, and potentially improve mood and energy levels.

22 Aug 2024

Majority of infant and toddler foods fail to meet nutritional standards

An Evaluation of the Nutritional and Promotional Profile of Commercial Foods for Infants and Toddlers in the United States

21 Aug 2024

High-protein diets: How they affect weight, energy, and blood sugar levels

Researchers review the effects of dietary protein on energy intake, appetite, and postprandial glycemia.

21 Aug 2024

The role of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular disease prevention

Researchers perform an updated review of recent studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mediterranean Diet in preventing cardiovascular disease.

21 Aug 2024

New risk prediction scale reveals elevated heart failure risk among American Indians

The incidence rate of heart failure was 2- to 3-fold higher among American Indian populations than rates observed in studies focused on other population groups, such as African American, Hispanic or white adults, in a new study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Aug 2024