Genetics
Epigenetic signature for obesity found in study of twins
A susceptibility to gain weight may be written into molecular processes of human cells, a Washington State University study indicates.
Nov 1, 2023
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Obesity
Overweight & Obesity
Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds
Women in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or heart health issues than their male counterparts, according to a large meta-analysis published ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Dentistry
Research finds higher risk of dental caries after bariatric surgery
Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.
Oct 31, 2023
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Surgery
Kidney disease found to impact weight loss after bariatric surgery
Early-stage chronic kidney disease has a negative impact on short-term weight loss outcomes after bariatric metabolic surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in Obesity Surgery.
Oct 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New study uncovers profound impact of diet and genetically induced obesity on ovarian microenvironment
In a new study on the ovarian microenvironment, led by Prof. Zi-Jiang Chen's team from the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Shandong University, in collaboration with Prof. Fei Gao from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals linked to childhood growth changes
A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shed light on the influence that Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have on children's growth during their early years. The ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Health
New study unifies hypotheses behind the dietary cause of obesity that once seemed incompatible
Nutrition experts have recognized for many years that western diets rich in fats and sugar may be behind the cause of obesity, but debate has reigned over the primary culprit—intake of too many calories? Specific foods ...
Oct 17, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Special probes improve ultrasound imaging in obese patients
Ultrasound is used to diagnose many diseases in the abdominal cavity. A new study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center and supported by the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity and Vascular Research ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Medical research
Tirzepatide weight-loss study shows promising results
After 12 initial weeks of weight loss with intensive lifestyle intervention alone, participants in the SURMOUNT-3 study who were randomly assigned to tirzepatide for 72 weeks achieved a total mean reduction in baseline body ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Childhood obesity study reveals increases in rates and trends in central Indiana
Researchers at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health in Indianapolis have identified the most detailed findings to date on childhood obesity rates and trends in central Indiana.
Oct 12, 2023
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