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Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

Study analyzes nine years of data from Taco Bell restaurants, showing that nutritional menu labeling led to a 22-25% reduction in calories-per-transaction, supporting the effectiveness of the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in promoting healthier dietary choices.

19 Dec 2023

A novel stem cell solution for preventing ischemia-induced amputations

Across the United States, about 2 million people are living with an amputation and another 185,000 amputations occur every year, according to the Amputee Coalition, a Washington DC-based support group.

19 Dec 2023

Onnikka app helps users beat obesity without extra support

Scientific evidence is one of the strengths of the Onnikka weight management app. Onnikka is based on the Persuasive Systems Design method developed at the University of Oulu, Finland, under the leadership of Professor Harri Oinas-Kukkonen, with a focus on guiding behavior change.

19 Dec 2023

From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

Researchers examined the differences in circadian biology between the ancestors of modern humans and the archaic hominins such as Denisovans and Neanderthals and the contribution of archaic introgression in human chronotypes by using genomes to trace chronotype evolution from archaic hominins to modern-day humans.

19 Dec 2023

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals that cinnamon extract significantly inhibits adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, offering potential benefits against obesity by reducing fat production and enhancing lipolysis in both cell models and mice.

18 Dec 2023

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

18 Dec 2023

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

Review examines the relationship between type 1 diabetes and weight disorders, debunking myths about T1D and offering recommendations for future research and therapeutic interventions.

18 Dec 2023

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-based diabetes drugs hailing from his early research are named 2023 breakthrough of the year by the Science Magazine.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals connection between early-life diseases and childlessness

Led by Aoxing Liu and senior authors Melinda Mills, Andrea Ganna and an international team, the study examined the link between 414 early-life diseases and lifetime childlessness in over 2.5 million individuals born in Finland and Sweden.

18 Dec 2023

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Researchers investigated associations between alcohol consumption behaviors, diabetes mellitus, genetic predispositions, and ARLD incidence in 312,59 active drinkers from the United Kingdom Biobank.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Study finds that the timing of meals, particularly late-night eating, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of meal timing for cardiometabolic health.

17 Dec 2023

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Study finds a significant association between metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the importance of MetS prevention and management.

17 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

Science’s Breakthrough of the Year: GLP-1 agonists can blunt obesity-associated health problems

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

A novel stem cell solution for preventing ischemia-induced amputations

Onnikka app helps users beat obesity without extra support

From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Shattering myths: Study reveals new insights on type 1 diabetes and obesity link

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Study reveals connection between early-life diseases and childlessness

Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk, study shows

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Science’s Breakthrough of the Year: GLP-1 agonists can blunt obesity-associated health problems

Fetal macrosomia may be linked to overweight and obesity in early childhood

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Overweight, not just obesity, drives higher healthcare costs, Norwegian study finds

Atezolizumab plus carboplatin: A winning combination for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer

Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

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