MeSH tree: G16.012
Weight loss continues to dominate public discourse—often framed as a matter of personal responsibility. But after nearly 15 years working in and around health and nutrition research, I've seen how weight is treated differently ...
Aug 6, 2025
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As global temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense, understanding how to stay safe in the heat is no longer optional—it's essential. Professor Fabiano Amorim, chair of the Department of Health, ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Ever notice how going for a run on an 80-degree day feels scorching in the spring but comfortable at the end of August? New research shows that the reason for this is that we gradually lose our tolerance for heat during cold ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center conducted a first-of-its-kind study to provide insights into the mechanisms of action of tirzepatide—a drug known as Zepbound—on weight loss with respect to energy ...
Apr 24, 2025
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New multidisciplinary research led by Prof. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. This study is the first to show that cold ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Individuals who were conceived in colder seasons are more likely to show higher brown adipose tissue activity, increased energy expenditure and a lower body mass index (BMI), and lower fat accumulation around internal organs, ...
Apr 7, 2025
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COVID infection has been linked to a higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. But why the virus might cause the body's immune system to go haywire remains unknown, making it ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Surviving extreme conditions in nature is no easy feat. Many species of mammals rely on special adaptations called daily torpor and hibernation to endure periods of scarcity. These states of dormancy are marked by a significant ...
Mar 10, 2025
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A team led by researchers at Georgia State University has identified a novel group of neurons controlling the brain-heart-gut axis which can be activated to induce a hypometabolic state that resembles hibernation. The discovery ...
Jan 21, 2025
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It's a well-known fact that to lose weight, you either need to eat less or move more. But how many calories do you really need to cut out of your diet each day to lose weight? It may be less than you think.
Jan 6, 2025
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