Obesity News
April 27, 2024
Top Headlines
Apr. 22, 2024 While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire, a national ...
Apr. 17, 2024 In the long history of recommendations for nutritional intake, current research is trending toward the concept of 'food as medicine' -- a philosophy in which food and nutrition are positioned within interventions to support health and ...
Apr. 17, 2024 A mice study suggests a father's diet may shape the anxiety of his sons and the metabolic health of his daughters before they are even ...
Apr. 15, 2024 People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of ...
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Apr. 19, 2024 Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced ...
Apr. 18, 2024 The annual influenza vaccine has become less effective on average over time. One reason may be reduced vaccine efficacy in people with obesity than ...
Apr. 12, 2024 A research team has unearthed new findings which may help explain the connection between cancer risk and poor diet, as well as common diseases like diabetes, which arise from poor diet. The insights ...
Apr. 11, 2024 Researchers have discovered the biochemical workings of an old-fashioned diabetes drug, and it's helping them develop new, safer ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional ...
Apr. 4, 2024 A register-based study identified three distinct BMI trajectory groups among patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. In a four-year follow-up, ...
Apr. 4, 2024 A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures ...
Mar. 28, 2024 The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the ...
Apr. 1, 2024 A small clinical trial found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the ...
Mar. 28, 2024 Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier -- and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 12, 2024 Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new ...
Mar. 27, 2024 The prevalence of malnutrition across the globe was shared by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a network of health scientists from around the world who provide and evaluate data on major risk ...
Mar. 25, 2024 The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The increase during the pandemic thus appears to have been temporary, according ...
Mar. 20, 2024 With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the ...
Mar. 20, 2024 A new study finds a complex interplay between diet, genes, and the gut microbiota that could explain why IBD ...
Mar. 20, 2024 A new study shows the keto diet prevents early memory decline in mice. A molecule in the diet plays a key role in slowing Alzheimer's ...
Mar. 18, 2024 After weight loss, people with overweight and obesity express more of the protein Kallistatin in subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Kallistatin improves metabolism and could open up new therapeutic ...
Mar. 15, 2024 Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults -- and, ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Researchers discovered a mechanism behind middle-age obesity in rat brains. They believe that a similar mechanism exists in humans as well. This discovery may lead to improvements in preventing ...
Mar. 12, 2024 Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern. It not only affects the health of those who suffer from it, but could also ...
Mar. 5, 2024 An analysis of health data in the UK Biobank found a 20% higher risk of irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation, among people who said they drank two liters or more per week (about 67 ...
Mar. 5, 2024 An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected ...
Mar. 1, 2024 New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond ...
Mar. 1, 2024 Researchers found more unique bacteria taxa in children of normal weight than in overweight or obese children. The findings suggest that BPA exposure could promote different microbial communities in ...
Feb. 26, 2024 Your liver plays a vital role in your metabolism, the biological process which converts food into energy. We know that being overweight can negatively affect metabolic activity, but not exactly how. ...
Feb. 22, 2024 Mice that received fecal implants from donors that had their ovaries removed gained more fat mass and had greater expression of liver genes associated with inflammation, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver ...
Feb. 20, 2024 Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new ...
Feb. 20, 2024 Mounting evidence suggests that the secret to understanding human health and combating metabolic diseases lies hidden within the microscopic world of our gut bacteria. Recent research reveals that a ...
Feb. 15, 2024 A new study has explored the link between diet and cognitive function, and the results reveal that a protein-rich breakfast can increase satiety and improve concentration. This is important knowledge ...
Feb. 6, 2024 Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and ...
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- Metformin During Pregnancy Affects the Brain Development in Offspring Mice, Study Finds
- Fiber, Genes and the Gut Microbiome: Study Reveals Possible Triggers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice
Monday, March 18, 2024
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- Sweetened Drinks Linked to Atrial Fibrillation Risk
- Waist-to-Height Ratio Detects Fat Obesity in Children and Adolescents Significantly Better Than BMI
Friday, March 1, 2024
- Study Identifies Multi-Organ Response to Seven Days Without Food
- BPA Exposure Linked to Gut Microbiota, Childhood Obesity in New Study
Monday, February 26, 2024
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans
- Bridging Diet, Microbes, and Metabolism: Implications for Metabolic Disorders
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Monday, February 5, 2024
- New Weight Loss Medication May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Adults With Obesity
- Weight Loss Surgery Most Effective for Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- A Tie Between the Most Common Obesity Surgeries
- How Fasting May Protect Against Inflammation
- Switching to Vegan or Ketogenic Diet Rapidly Impacts Immune System
Monday, January 29, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- The More the Merrier: Research Shows Online Interventions With Social Support Help Middle-Aged Adults With Obesity Lose Weight
- Obesity Spiked in Children During COVID-19 Lockdowns -- Only the Youngest Bounced Back
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Childhood Stress Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Diabetes in Adults
- New Research Finds Half-Cardio, Half-Strength Training Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risks
Sunday, January 14, 2024
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- Light Exercise Could Be the Key to Reversing Childhood Obesity Linked to Sedentariness
- Study Unveils a Role of Mitochondria in Dietary Fat Processing
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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- Clinical Trial Demonstrates That the Ketogenic Diet Is Effective at Controlling Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Tirzepatide Enhances Weight Loss With Sustained Treatment but Discontinuation Leads to Weight Regain
Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Specific Genetic Variant May Help Prevent Obesity
- Diabetes Drug May Reduce Risk for Colorectal Cancer
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- Obesity Leads to a Complex Inflammatory Response Inside Fat Tissue
- How Plant-Derived Nutrients Can Affect the Gut and Brain
- Maternal Obesity Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than Pregnancy Complications
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
- Swap Red Meat for Quorn Protein to Improve Heart Health and Reduce Waist Circumference, Study Finds
- Discrimination Alters Brain-Gut 'crosstalk,' Prompting Poor Food Choices and Increased Health Risks
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Compound Derived from Hops Reduces Abundance of Gut Microbe Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
- Lower Risk of Haematological Cancer After Bariatric Surgery
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Benefits, Risks in State-Mandated School-Based BMI Assessments
- Both High-Protein and Normal-Protein Diets Are Effective for T2D Management
Thursday, September 7, 2023
- Fiber from Crustaceans, Insects, Mushrooms Promotes Digestion
- Women With PCOS on Keto Diet May See Improvements in Fertility
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
- Researchers Identify the Link Between Memory and Appetite in the Human Brain to Explain Obesity
- Extreme Dietary Habits for Carbohydrates and Fats Affect Life Expectancy
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
- A Healthy Diet, Reading, and Doing Sports Promote Reasoning Skills in Children
- Positive Metabolic Effects of Gastric Bypass Disappear Quickly
- Anti-Obesity Drug Improves Associative Learning in People With Obesity
- Data Researchers Connect Diet to Changes in the Microbiome
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
- Brain's 'appetite Control Center' Different in People Who Are Overweight or Living With Obesity
- Laboratory Research Finds Gluten Caused Brain Inflammation in Mice
Friday, August 4, 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023
- Study Links Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Intake to Increased Body Fat Adipose Tissue Volume
- A Mother's Diet Can Protect Her Grandchildren's Brains: Genetic Model Study
- A Natural Experiment Provides Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Childhood Obesity