Medical research
High-fat diet may cause change in hypothalamus
(Medical Xpress)—A high fat diet may damage the part of the brain that controls appetite and energy expenditure which in turn dictates our weight.
Sep 11, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
It's time to bust the 'calories in, calories out' weight-loss myth
If you've ever tried to lose weight, there's a good chance you've been told it all comes down to a simple "calories in, calories out" formula: burn more calories than you consume, and the kilos will disappear.
Jun 6, 2023
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Medical research
The metabolic effects of antipsychotic drugs
Research to be presented at the upcoming annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, may explain why some antipsychotic ...
Jul 12, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant women with obesity may not require additional calories for healthy pregnancies
The Institute of Medicine's guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless of their body size at conception. Approximately ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Diabetes
Optimizing indoor light conditions to mimic the natural light-dark cycle could help mitigate adverse metabolic effects
A new study published in Diabetologia finds that the timing of exposure to bright light can have a significant influence on postprandial (post-meal) glucose metabolism, thermoregulation, and energy expenditure during sleep ...
Feb 3, 2022
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Medical research
Another clue to how obesity works
(Medical Xpress) -- The effects of obesity - both on our bodies and on the health budget - are well known, and now, scientists are getting closer to understanding how the disease progresses, providing clues for future treatments.
Oct 14, 2011
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Overweight & Obesity
Overweight? There's a vaccine for that
New vaccines promote weight loss. A new study, published in BioMed Central's open access journal, Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, assesses the effectiveness of two somatostatin vaccinations, JH17 and JH18, in ...
Jul 8, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why sleep could be the key to tackling mental illness
We are only beginning to unravel the genetic and biochemical basis of mental illness – a vague term including conditions as diverse as anxiety, depression, and mood and psychotic disorders. With millions of people suffering ...
Nov 10, 2015
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Medications
Need help to quit smoking? A known drug might help reduce nicotine cravings
A drug that was originally developed to treat diabetes and severe overweight might also help people with nicotine dependence, concludes new research from the University of Copenhagen.
May 31, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists uncover unique role of nerve cells in the body's use of energy
While it is well-known that weight gain results from an imbalance between what we eat and our energy expenditure, what is not obvious is the role that the nervous system plays in controlling that energy balance. Now scientists ...
Jun 11, 2015
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