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Virginia Tech scientist receives $2 million to examine the brain circuit responsible for high-fat food overconsumption

Eliminating your favorite treats could make your brain want them even more, according to a Virginia Tech scientist.

26 May 2022

Sarcopenic obesity independently associated with an increased prevalence of dementia

Obesity, an increasingly prevalent lifestyle disease, often occurs along with poor muscle mass. This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, is evaluated based on the patients' body mass index (BMI) and handgrip strength.

26 May 2022

After SARS-CoV-2 infection, anti-chemokine antibodies correlate with better outcomes

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server illustrated that specific chemokine antibodies aid in recognizing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) convalescent individuals with a desirable disease course.

26 May 2022

Common type 2 diabetes medication could be the key to improving fertility in women with obesity

Researchers may have found a solution to improving fertility in women with obesity, following a successful trial in mice using diabetes medication to reduce blood glucose levels.

26 May 2022

Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's

For more than 20 years, scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.

25 May 2022

A generous gift supports the creation of New Vision of Health Campus in downtown Louisville

The University of Louisville is creating a new campus in downtown Louisville to be known as the UofL Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute - New Vision of Health Campus, where study will focus on health as a shared community resource, incorporating environmental and cultural factors.

25 May 2022

Lowering blood glucose levels could improve fertility in females with obesity

Reproductive hormone levels in females with obesity may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertility, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.

25 May 2022

Air pollutant exposures can exacerbate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 infection

Data from a new USC study shows a significant increase in the risk of severe outcomes for COVID-19 patients exposed to fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), two common (and correlated) components of ambient air pollution in Southern California.

25 May 2022

Correlation between long-COVID and physical inactivity

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors led to the development of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as long-COVID.

25 May 2022

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

24 May 2022

European Society of Endocrinology and its partner societies launch the first European Hormone Day

Hormones are crucial to prevent, treat, and manage many of the world's most common diseases. They are important to good human health and wellbeing.

23 May 2022

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality – often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.

23 May 2022

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

A lifestyle intervention program of increased physical activity, healthy eating and aiming for weight loss of 7% or more, or taking the medication metformin were effective long-term to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.

23 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

A recent study published in the journal Viruses reported that antibody titers against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could serve as a marker for the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 May 2022

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Hyperinsulinemic patients with breast cancer may be responsive to metabolism-targeting treatments

Scientists at Yale Cancer Center have found that patients with breast cancer and high levels of insulin in the blood may be responsive to metabolism-targeting treatments, which in turn may improve the effectiveness of subsequent chemotherapy treatments.

20 May 2022

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Virginia Tech scientist receives $2 million to examine the brain circuit responsible for high-fat food overconsumption

Sarcopenic obesity independently associated with an increased prevalence of dementia

After SARS-CoV-2 infection, anti-chemokine antibodies correlate with better outcomes

Common type 2 diabetes medication could be the key to improving fertility in women with obesity

Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's

A generous gift supports the creation of New Vision of Health Campus in downtown Louisville

Lowering blood glucose levels could improve fertility in females with obesity

Air pollutant exposures can exacerbate the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 infection

Correlation between long-COVID and physical inactivity

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

European Society of Endocrinology and its partner societies launch the first European Hormone Day

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Hyperinsulinemic patients with breast cancer may be responsive to metabolism-targeting treatments

Study demonstrates how the transcription factor C/EBPβ can positively influence fat storage

Serologic response to SARS-CoV-2 may predict COVID-19 severity

Bison pastrami, anyone? Preschool assistant makes sure kids get to know indigenous foods

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

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