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Study shows critical role of immune system in protecting against viruses and cancer cells

A team of researchers at the IRCM, led by Andr- Veillette, MD, explains how our immune system kills abnormal blood cells. Their discovery, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, could eventually lead to new treatment avenues for leukemia, lymphoma and certain types of infectious viral diseases.

9 Apr 2014

Researchers identify novel compound effective against drug-resistant lung cancer

Despite advances made in detecting and treating nonsmall cell lung cancer, its prognosis remains grim. Even patients whose cancers are caught at their earliest stage have only a 50 percent chance of five-year survival. This poor prognosis is due in part to the cancer's ability to resist treatment, rendering the chemotherapy ineffective.

9 Apr 2014

Access provides update on new formulation of anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTCBB: ACCP) provided an update on a new formulation of the anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox, called LexaGard™, for the treatment of inflammatory and ulcerative conditions of the esophagus.

8 Apr 2014

Obese people take less time to feel full than those of normal weight

Obese people take less time to feel full than those of normal weight. Despite this, they consume more calories. A faster speed of eating could play an important role in obesity, according to a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

8 Apr 2014

Research suggests that person can slow aging process by exercising regularly

New research by Canadian sports medicine physician Mark Tarnopolsky, MD, PhD, suggests that a person can slow the speed at which they age by exercising regularly. Dr. Tarnopolsky presented his research titled, "Exercise as a Countermeasure for Aging: From Mice to Humans" today at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). Dr. Tarnopolsky discussed how regular exercise not only improves the quality of life but can also extend a person's lifespan by up to five years.

8 Apr 2014

Study finds upward trend in more severe forms of obesity in children

A new study led by a University of North Carolina School of Medicine researcher finds little to cheer about in the fight against childhood obesity, despite a recent report to the contrary.

8 Apr 2014

UIC receives grant to improve wellness and preventive care for adults with developmental disabilities

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a five-year, $4.4 million federal grant to find ways to improve wellness and preventive care for adults with developmental disabilities.

8 Apr 2014

Studies underestimate mortality risks linked with excess weight

New research by Andrew Stokes, a doctoral student in demography and sociology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, suggests that many obesity studies substantially underestimate the mortality risks associated with excess weight in the United States. His study, "Using Maximum Weight to Redefine Body Mass Index Categories in Studies of The Mortality Risks of Obesity," was published in the March issue of the open-access journal Population Health Metrics.

8 Apr 2014

Study examines links between parental obesity and risk of autism developmental in child

Several studies have looked at possible links between maternal obesity during pregnancy and the risk of developmental disorders in the child. However, paternal obesity could be a greater risk factor than maternal obesity, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

8 Apr 2014

GI Dynamics establishes reimbursement coverage for EndoBarrier Therapy for treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity

GI Dynamics, Inc. today announced that Clalit Health Services, Israel's largest and one of the world's largest health maintenance organization, has established a reimbursement coverage policy for EndoBarrier Therapy, an endoscopically-delivered device therapy approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.

7 Apr 2014

Researchers discover hotspot L205R mutation is closely associated with adrenocortical tumors

Chinese researchers from Rui-Jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao-Tong University School of Medicine, BGI, and other institutions have discovered that the activating hotspot L205R mutation in PRKACA gene was closely associated with adrenocortical tumors (ACTs), and the relationship of recurrently mutated DOT1L and CLASP2 with ACTs' other subtypes.

7 Apr 2014

Study examines link between higher screen time and bone mineral density in adolescents

Results of a study presented today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, showed that in boys, higher screen time was adversely associated to bone mineral density (BMD) at all sites even when adjusted for specific lifestyle factors.

7 Apr 2014

Study: Moderate to severe depression increases risk of heart failure by 40%

Moderate to severe depression increases the risk of heart failure by 40%, a study of nearly 63 000 Norwegians has shown. The findings were presented for the first time today at EuroHeartCare 2014.

7 Apr 2014

Study shows high-risk drinking may improve post weight loss surgery

Much has been reported about the potential for increased risk of alcohol misuse after weight loss surgery (WLS), with most theories pointing to lower alcohol tolerance and a longer time to return to a sober state after surgery, but a new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests that upwards of half of high-risk drinkers are actually less likely to report high-risk drinking behavior after weight loss surgery.

4 Apr 2014

Cigarette smoking among obese women appears to interfere with ability to taste fats, sweets, says study

Cigarette smoking among obese women appears to interfere with their ability to taste fats and sweets, a new study shows. Despite craving high-fat, sugary foods, these women were less likely than others to perceive these tastes, which may drive them to consume more calories.

4 Apr 2014

Eating watermelon reduces blood pressure in overweight individuals

Be sure to pick up a watermelon - or two - at your neighborhood farmers' market. It could save your life.

4 Apr 2014

Researchers receive President of Ireland Young Researcher Award from Science Foundation Ireland

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has today received three recipients of the Science Foundation Ireland, President of Ireland Young Researcher Award (PIYRA) at áras an Uachtaráin.

4 Apr 2014

Metabolon announces launch of fourth-generation metabolomics platform

Metabolon, Inc., a leader in metabolomics-driven biomarker discovery, announced today the launch of DiscoveryHD4, the company's fourth-generation metabolomics platform.

4 Apr 2014

Ablative Solutions’ Peregrine System Infusion Catheter receives FDA clearance

Ablative Solutions, Inc., a privately-held clinical stage company, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Peregrine System(TM) Infusion Catheter.

3 Apr 2014

Fathers who started smoking before 11 tend to have obese sons

Men who started smoking regularly before the age of 11 had sons who, on average, had 5-10kg more body fat than their peers by the time they were in their teens, according to new research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol.

3 Apr 2014

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Study shows critical role of immune system in protecting against viruses and cancer cells

Researchers identify novel compound effective against drug-resistant lung cancer

Access provides update on new formulation of anti-inflammatory drug amlexanox

Obese people take less time to feel full than those of normal weight

Research suggests that person can slow aging process by exercising regularly

Study finds upward trend in more severe forms of obesity in children

UIC receives grant to improve wellness and preventive care for adults with developmental disabilities

Studies underestimate mortality risks linked with excess weight

Study examines links between parental obesity and risk of autism developmental in child

GI Dynamics establishes reimbursement coverage for EndoBarrier Therapy for treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity

Researchers discover hotspot L205R mutation is closely associated with adrenocortical tumors

Study examines link between higher screen time and bone mineral density in adolescents

Study: Moderate to severe depression increases risk of heart failure by 40%

Study shows high-risk drinking may improve post weight loss surgery

Cigarette smoking among obese women appears to interfere with ability to taste fats, sweets, says study

Eating watermelon reduces blood pressure in overweight individuals

Researchers receive President of Ireland Young Researcher Award from Science Foundation Ireland

Metabolon announces launch of fourth-generation metabolomics platform

Ablative Solutions’ Peregrine System Infusion Catheter receives FDA clearance

Fathers who started smoking before 11 tend to have obese sons

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