Genetics
Research finds new genes contributing to severe childhood obesity
In the largest study of the genetics of childhood obesity, researchers have looked at why some children gain weight very easily.
Jun 3, 2020
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Genetics
Scientists identify gene linked to thinness that may help resist weight gain
While others may be dieting and hitting the gym hard to stay in shape, some people stay slim effortlessly no matter what they eat. In a study publishing May 21 in the journal Cell, researchers use a genetic database of more ...
May 21, 2020
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Medical research
Research provides new insights into menopause and weight gain
Can women in menopause get the benefits of hormone replacement therapy without the risks? A new UCLA study conducted with mice points in that direction, but additional research is necessary.
Apr 13, 2020
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Health
Mom-to-be's cosmetics chemicals could lead to heavier baby
When pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens, their children may have a greater likelihood of becoming overweight, a new study suggests.
Feb 12, 2020
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Neuroscience
Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity
You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving.
Dec 11, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers identify new pathway that controls fat formation
In work suggesting new therapeutic targets to fight obesity, UT Southwestern researchers have identified a novel mechanism that regulates the creation of fat in mammals.
Sep 17, 2019
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Health
Red wine benefits linked to better gut health, study finds
A study from King's College London has found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity (a sign of gut health) compared to non-red wine drinkers as well as an association with lower levels of ...
Aug 27, 2019
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Genes, yes, but obesity pandemic mostly down to diet: study
A three-fold jump since 1975 in the percentage of adults worldwide who are obese has been driven mainly by a shift in diet and lack of exercise, but genes do play a role as well, according a large-scale study published Thursday.
Jul 4, 2019
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Medical research
Study reveals biology of leptin, the hunger hormone
In a new study, Yale researchers offer insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in appetite, overeating, and obesity. Their findings advance knowledge about leptin and weight gain, and also suggest a potential ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Health
The brain consumes half of a child's energy—and that could matter for weight gain
Weight gain occurs when an individual's energy intake exceeds their energy expenditure—in other words, when calories in exceed calories out. What is less well understood is the fact that, on average, nearly half of the ...
Jun 17, 2019
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