Health
Study shows men with obesity can double their sperm count
Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality—often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.
May 23, 2022
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News tagged with human obesity
Cardiology
Obesity in pregnancy increases risk of lifelong cardiovascular disease in offspring
Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the fetus according to a new study in mice. The study, published in The Journal of Physiology found that maternal obesity causes molecular changes in the heart of the ...
May 12, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight in midlife means a sicker old age: Study
Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
Mar 21, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Blood vessels regulate obesity through a molecular communication
The abundance and function of blood vessels in adipose tissue conditions the development of obesity. This is the surprising conclusion reached by the study led by laboratories from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute ...
Mar 15, 2022
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Genetics
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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Overweight & Obesity
Kids with obesity need acceptance from family and friends, not just better diet tips
Hundreds of programs over the past four decades—from the removal of junk food from school vending machines to Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign—have tried to get kids in the U.S. to eat healthier food and exercise ...
Oct 26, 2021
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females
Research from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provides women protection against obesity and metabolic diseases. The study was published ...
Oct 25, 2021
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Genetics
Obese pigs shed light on human obesity
Mapping of the complete genome of the obesity-prone Ossabaw pig gives new hope for further insights into human obesity and associated diseases
Oct 13, 2021
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Medical research
Ketone supplement might be a novel therapeutic for boosting brain function in obesity
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has shown that ketone supplements may be a novel therapeutic strategy for protecting and improving brain health in people with obesity.
Oct 05, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Empowerment to reduce childhood obesity explored for first time in Australia
Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity.
Sep 17, 2021
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