Obesity News and Research

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Obese women could achieve weight loss and improvements in health with intermittent fasting

Research carried out at the University of Adelaide shows that obese women lost more weight and improved their health by fasting intermittently while following a strictly controlled diet.

8 Jan 2019

Higher fat consumption appear to be bad for blood pressure in younger males and females

There's more evidence that a high-fat diet is bad for both younger males and females, but exactly how it's harmful may differ between the sexes, scientists report.

8 Jan 2019

Washington University scientists find an unknown route for cellular fuel delivery

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a previously unknown route for cellular fuel delivery, a finding that could shed light on the process of aging and the chronic diseases that often accompany it.

8 Jan 2019

Exercise hormone can prevent Alzheimer's finds study

According to a large worldwide study, the hormone that is produced in the body during exercise called irisin, can prevent and delay the onset of mental faculty decline and Alzheimer’s disease. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Nature Medicine.

8 Jan 2019

Exposure to TV ads for high-sugar cereals influences kids' diets

High-sugar cereals are heavily promoted to children on TV. The adoption of poor eating habits including excess consumption of sugar can lead to obesity, a known risk factor for 13 cancers.

7 Jan 2019

Sperm health may play a role in recurrent miscarriages

The early-stage study, from scientists at Imperial College London, investigated the sperm quality of 50 men whose partners had suffered three or more consecutive miscarriages.

4 Jan 2019

Senescent cells in the brain shown to cause obesity-related anxiety

Researchers have shown that obesity increases the level of semi-dormant senescent cells in the brain, which give rise to anxiety-like behaviors.

3 Jan 2019

Higher vitamin C intake crucial for metabolic syndrome patients to halt cycle of antioxidant disruption

A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says.

2 Jan 2019

New book series on anti-obesity treatment strategies

Obesity is a complex health problem, caused by a number of factors such as excessive food intake, lack of physical activity, genetic predisposition, endocrine disorders, medications and psychiatric illnesses.

2 Jan 2019

Unhealthy eating habits in childhood associated with young teens' alcohol use

Children with unhealthy eating habits are at a higher risk of becoming regular alcohol drinkers at too early an age, even in their early teens, a study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition shows.

30 Dec 2018

Genetically diverse mouse models improves usability for precision medicine for Alzheimer's

Incorporating genetic diversity into a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease resulted in greater overlap with the genetic, molecular and clinical features of this pervasive human disease, according to a study funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health.

28 Dec 2018

Researchers review applications, properties, and pharmacological potentials of rose hip

The genus Rosa from family Rosaceae is one of the most widespread species from the family. One species, rose hip, is known as a good source of different types of micronutrients and phytochemicals such as phenolic acids, tannins, and flavonoids. It is known as a traditional treatment in folk medicine.

28 Dec 2018

Multi-database electronic research finds link between gene polymorphisms with zinc status

Zinc is one of the essential components in the diet of all living organisms. It is the second most abundant biological trace element after iron.

28 Dec 2018

Higher sugar-sweetened beverage consumption associated with greater kidney disease risk

Higher collective consumption of sweetened fruit drinks, soda, and water was associated with a higher likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a community-based study of African-American adults in Mississippi.

28 Dec 2018

Proportion of cancer cases related to obesity varies considerably by state

A new study looking at the share of cancers related to obesity finds an at least 1.5-fold difference between states with the highest and lowest proportions.

28 Dec 2018

How physical activity decreases belly fat in humans

Some of you may have made a New Year's resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report December 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism.

28 Dec 2018

Study explains effects of aging on endothelial health and vascular regenerative capacity

The endothelium plays an important role in cardiovascular regulation, from blood flow to platelet aggregation, immune cell infiltration and demargination.

28 Dec 2018

Study uncovers how skin ages, loses fat and immunity

Dermal fibroblasts are specialized cells deep in the skin that generate connective tissue and help the skin recover from injury. Some fibroblasts have the ability to convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving the skin a plump, youthful look and producing a peptide that plays a critical role in fighting infections.

27 Dec 2018

The role of galanin-like peptide in regulating feeding behavior and energy metabolism

Galanin-like peptide is a short peptide made up of 60 amino acid residues. This sequence is homologous across several species. The hypothalamic arcuate nucleus is the place where GALP is produced. GALP has diverse physiological effects such as the regulation of feeding, energy metabolism, and reproductive behavior.

25 Dec 2018

Whole genome study identifies genetic architecture for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome

In the largest genetic analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) performed to date, an international consortium, including researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, conducted a whole genome association study to identify common genetic architecture for different diagnostic criteria used to define the syndrome.

24 Dec 2018

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Obese women could achieve weight loss and improvements in health with intermittent fasting

Higher fat consumption appear to be bad for blood pressure in younger males and females

Washington University scientists find an unknown route for cellular fuel delivery

Exercise hormone can prevent Alzheimer's finds study

Exposure to TV ads for high-sugar cereals influences kids' diets

Sperm health may play a role in recurrent miscarriages

Senescent cells in the brain shown to cause obesity-related anxiety

Higher vitamin C intake crucial for metabolic syndrome patients to halt cycle of antioxidant disruption

New book series on anti-obesity treatment strategies

Unhealthy eating habits in childhood associated with young teens' alcohol use

Genetically diverse mouse models improves usability for precision medicine for Alzheimer's

Researchers review applications, properties, and pharmacological potentials of rose hip

Multi-database electronic research finds link between gene polymorphisms with zinc status

Higher sugar-sweetened beverage consumption associated with greater kidney disease risk

Proportion of cancer cases related to obesity varies considerably by state

How physical activity decreases belly fat in humans

Study explains effects of aging on endothelial health and vascular regenerative capacity

Study uncovers how skin ages, loses fat and immunity

The role of galanin-like peptide in regulating feeding behavior and energy metabolism

Whole genome study identifies genetic architecture for diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome

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