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Novel therapeutic approach to tackle obesity shows promise in lab trials
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new therapeutic approach to obesity and related metabolic disorders that in laboratory experiments demonstrated a significant reduction ...
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Stable body mass index tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults
(HealthDay)—Stability in body mass index (BMI) over time is associated with a better cognitive trajectory in older adults, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
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Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms
With increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substances (APEDS), such as whey protein and steroids, has become ...
Jan 25, 2022
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How can body weight affect the mortality risk of excessive drinkers?
While research has long shown a higher risk of death linked to alcoholism for people with overweight, a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that people with underweight who drink excessively ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from some disease
Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Jan 24, 2022
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Semaglutide superior to liraglutide for weight loss
(HealthDay)—Among adults with overweight or obesity, once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide plus counseling for diet and physical activity results in significantly greater weight loss at 68 weeks than once-daily subcutaneous ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Kids whose grandparents are overweight are almost twice as likely to struggle with obesity
School holidays can be a special time for extended families to gather. Children may see their grandparents at seasonal gatherings or as part of childcare arrangements to help working parents. New research suggests the biology, ...
Jan 21, 2022
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Investigational cancer drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in mice
An investigational cancer drug that starves tumors of their energy supply also shows evidence of improving whole body metabolism, leading to improved weight control, according to a new study in mice from researchers at Washington ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Nearly half of Americans gained weight in pandemic's first year
(HealthDay)—Did you watch your waistline expand during lockdown? You're not alone.
Jan 19, 2022
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Weight loss before fertility treatment may not increase births for obese women
Health care professionals often encourage women with obesity to lose weight prior to trying to conceive or start infertility treatments. But a new nationwide study led by Penn State College of Medicine found that women with ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Long-term medication usage after bariatric surgeries compared
Patients who have gastric bypass may be slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications versus those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Surgery.
Jan 18, 2022
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You might need to delay your pregnancy if you're having bariatric surgery
Women who undergo bariatric surgery should be managed in the perinatal period with a multidisciplinary team to improve pregnancy-related outcomes, according to the authors of a narrative review published today by the Medical ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Obesity in mice lowered by increasing effects of key weight-regulating hormone
Blocking the activity of an enzyme inside fat cells can decrease obesity and related health disorders in mice, according to new research led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.
Jan 17, 2022
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Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby's microbiome and obesity risk
A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Study: Being overweight may cause more UK hospital admissions than previously thought
Being overweight may cause more hospital admissions and higher incidences of disease and mortality than previous studies report, according to new University of Bristol-led research. The study, published in Economics and Human ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Obesity harms brain health throughout life, yet scientists don't know why
Anyone who has put on a few too many pounds knows they can slow you down. Over time, if those pounds grow into obesity, they may do serious harm, putting you at risk for a wide range of illnesses.
Jan 13, 2022
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Celebrities' social media promotes junk food, often for free
(HealthDay)—Images of people eating and drinking are a staple of social media, but new research finds such posts from celebrities often puts the spotlight squarely on junk food.
Jan 13, 2022
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Genetic correlations between schizophrenia and eating disorders illuminated
Schizophrenia and eating disorders (EDs) are complex traits with considerable somatic and psychiatric morbidity, affecting 0.4–1% and 9% of the population, respectively. Risk for both is predominantly from genetic sources—64–81% ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Exploring why obesity might lead to cancer
Cancer is caused by genetic changes that break down normal constraints on cell growth. It is known that obesity and being overweight increases the risk of developing cancer, but the question until now has been why? Now, researchers ...
Jan 11, 2022
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Deleting specific gene in male mice reduces fat mass
It sounds too good to be true: blocking a gene linked to obesity to trigger a major reduction in body fat.
Jan 11, 2022
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