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Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.

28 Feb 2024

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Chronic underhydration has been linked to severe long-term health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney dysfunction, underscoring the need for increased hydration awareness and intervention strategies.

27 Feb 2024

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Supplementation with resistant starch leads to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by altering the gut microbiome and increasing secondary bile acids, according to a recent study in Nature Metabolism.

27 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health.

27 Feb 2024

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

High-fat diets cause obesity in male mice. The underlying mechanism, however, remains controversial. After assessing three contrasting ideas, researchers have determined that the hedonic overdrive model provides the best fit, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

27 Feb 2024

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Living close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurats may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal.

27 Feb 2024

Abdominal fat's impact on brain health more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's

The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease as opposed to women, according to researchers at Rutgers Health.

27 Feb 2024

Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism

Your liver plays a vital role in your metabolism, the biological process which converts food into energy.

26 Feb 2024

Globe artichokes: A rich source of dietary fiber and phenolic antioxidants

The clinical and nutraceutical health benefits of Cynarra scolymus, the globe artichoke.

26 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Fish oil in pregnancy linked to child weight gain and metabolic risks

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that fish oil supplementation during pregnancy is linked to increased risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome in offspring at age ten.

25 Feb 2024

Gut microbial metabolite plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis

A gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis -- the formation of blood clots – researchers report February 23rd in the journal Cell Metabolism.

23 Feb 2024

Nearly one-third of adults struggle to meet recommended sleep duration, study reveals

It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University experts found 31% of adults had average sleep durations outside the recommended range.

23 Feb 2024

Early childhood appetite traits linked to adolescent eating disorders, study finds

The longitudinal relationships between appetitive qualities in early childhood and eating problem symptoms in adolescence.

23 Feb 2024

University College Dublin launches new Centre for One Health to solve global health challenges

University College Dublin (UCD) today launched its new Centre for One Health. The Centre is dedicated to advancing research, education and collaboration on the One Health approach to solving global health challenges which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and planetary health.

22 Feb 2024

Proper serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against breast cancer

The impact of vitamin D on breast cancer (BC).

22 Feb 2024

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Machine learning models to investigate the relationship of lactation with metabolic syndrome risk.

22 Feb 2024

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

When someone has obesity, losing even 5% of their body weight can make a major difference in their health -- especially if they can keep from regaining it.

21 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

Hedonic overdrive model best explains high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice

Proximity to unhealthy food environments raises heart failure risk

Abdominal fat's impact on brain health more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's

Understanding obesity's effects on liver metabolism

Globe artichokes: A rich source of dietary fiber and phenolic antioxidants

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

Fish oil in pregnancy linked to child weight gain and metabolic risks

Gut microbial metabolite plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis

Nearly one-third of adults struggle to meet recommended sleep duration, study reveals

Early childhood appetite traits linked to adolescent eating disorders, study finds

University College Dublin launches new Centre for One Health to solve global health challenges

Proper serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against breast cancer

Machine learning model to determine associations between metabolic syndrome and lactation

Underutilized obesity treatments could transform patient health

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Obesity News and Research

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