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How are adverse childhood events and less than ideal cardiovascular health in adulthood associated?

Researchers evaluated associations between adverse childhood events (ACEs) and cardiovascular health (CVH).

22 Feb 2023

Researchers explore Mediterranean diet and its health benefits in managing obesity

A review article published in the journal Experimental Gerontology describes the utility of Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in the prevention and management of obesity.

22 Feb 2023

Women who have quality relationships less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age

University of Queensland research has found women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age.

22 Feb 2023

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

Researchers presented the state-wise dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children residing in the US during 2021.

21 Feb 2023

Family-centered care practices impacted for babies born to mothers with perinatal COVID-19

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates during the height of the pandemic, according to a new global study.

21 Feb 2023

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Researchers studied the impact of comorbidities in the three distinct phases of COVID-19.

21 Feb 2023

Adverse muscle composition can predict mortality risk in people with fatty liver disease

Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to an increasing number of people developing fatty liver disease.

21 Feb 2023

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed thyroid hormone (TH) - encapsulated nanoparticles modified with adipose-homing peptide, which selectively transport TH to adipose tissues.

20 Feb 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

Research reveals regional differences in the spread of Japan's two main ancestral groups

Regional differences in the spread of Japan's two main ancestral groups have been revealed, thanks to new research at the University of Tokyo.

20 Feb 2023

COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues

Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues among people who were infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

20 Feb 2023

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

In a recent study published in the Lancet, researchers performed a systematic review of scientific literature published from inception up to September 31, 2022, that documented the reduction in risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among individuals with a prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection vis-à-vis those with no COVID-19 history.

19 Feb 2023

Study examines link between different epigenetic age measures and lung cancer risk

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 3, entitled, "Epigenetic age and lung cancer risk in the CLUE II prospective cohort study."

17 Feb 2023

Replacing meat with Quorn's mycoprotein reduces cancer-causing chemicals in the intestines

Researchers from Northumbria University have found that swapping red and processed meat for Quorn's mycoprotein, a fungi-based meat alternative, leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins - which can cause bowel cancer - and increases healthy gut bacteria.

17 Feb 2023

In the wake of COVID restrictions being lifted, kids' screen time has remained high

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-related social changes such as attending classes from home and social distancing measures resulted in a sustained increase in children's screen time.

16 Feb 2023

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

How are adverse childhood events and less than ideal cardiovascular health in adulthood associated?

Researchers explore Mediterranean diet and its health benefits in managing obesity

Women who have quality relationships less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

Family-centered care practices impacted for babies born to mothers with perinatal COVID-19

The impact of specific comorbidities and overall multimorbidity on the three mechanistically distinct phases of COVID-19

Adverse muscle composition can predict mortality risk in people with fatty liver disease

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

Research reveals regional differences in the spread of Japan's two main ancestral groups

COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

Study examines link between different epigenetic age measures and lung cancer risk

Replacing meat with Quorn's mycoprotein reduces cancer-causing chemicals in the intestines

In the wake of COVID restrictions being lifted, kids' screen time has remained high

Differences in gut microbiome diversity attributed to dietary patterns in children with obesity

Poor maternal diet during pregnancy increases risk of early childhood fatty liver in offspring

Similar genes may lead to different patterns of fat distribution in women

Natural decline in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop, reverse arterial stiffness progression

Social and economic disadvantage may explain the higher risk of dementia in women

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