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Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

Scientists provide a detailed overview on age-related alterations in lipid metabolism and its association with age-related chronic diseases.

8 Aug 2023

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds that among patients 65 and older, a diagnosis of anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis, and benzodiazepine exposure was associated with a 28% increased risk of dementia.

7 Aug 2023

Cambridge scientists find structural differences in hypothalamus of overweight and obese people

Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with obesity when compared to people who are a healthy weight.

7 Aug 2023

Study finds higher rate of pre-term births among Blacks than non-Hispanic white individuals

Non-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of pre-term births than non-Hispanic white individuals, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

7 Aug 2023

Survey: Not enough resources available to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care

More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital.

7 Aug 2023

Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

Many Americans really want to lose weight — and a new poll shows nearly half of adults would be interested in taking a prescription drug to help them do so.

5 Aug 2023

Artificial sweeteners linked to increased body fat, study finds

Published in the International Journal of Obesity, University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health researchers led a study on the relationship between dietary intake and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

4 Aug 2023

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

Korean researchers have unveiled a novel signaling pathway that fosters aging-related chronic metabolic disorders.

3 Aug 2023

Fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three key risk factors

After decades of decline, fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three major risk factors: smoking, drinking, and obesity.

3 Aug 2023

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found.

3 Aug 2023

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), which would expand Medicare coverage to include screening and treatment of obesity from a diverse range of health care providers who specialize in obesity care.

3 Aug 2023

Precocious puberty on the rise in girls during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

3 Aug 2023

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Impact of age-related alterations in lipid metabolism on general health

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

Cambridge scientists find structural differences in hypothalamus of overweight and obese people

Study finds higher rate of pre-term births among Blacks than non-Hispanic white individuals

Survey: Not enough resources available to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care

Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost

Artificial sweeteners linked to increased body fat, study finds

Researchers discover how aging can lead to chronic metabolic disorders

Fatal coronary heart disease may rise again unless Americans modify three key risk factors

Mothers' diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren

AGA announces support for the reintroduced Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

Precocious puberty on the rise in girls during COVID-19 pandemic

Reversing β-cell failure: A promising approach for type 2 diabetes treatment

Unlocking the potential of Reg3γ: new insights into its metabolic functions and therapeutic prospects

High BMI increases risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients, study finds

What are the mediators linking cardiometabolic risk factors and severe COVID-19?

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

The impact of medicinal plants on the gut microbiome in cancer

Added sugar consumption linked to greater risk of kidney stones

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Obesity News and Research

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