Diabetes
Cortisol might play role in tough-to-treat diabetes
The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Jun 26, 2024
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News tagged with weight gain
Dentistry
Researchers link tooth loss to increased obesity risk
An analysis of medical records from 1,765 older adults shows that patients with at least 21 teeth were more likely to maintain a healthy body weight than patients with fewer teeth, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Jun 25, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications and death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity
A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Health
Should you worry about your cortisol levels?
If you've spent any time scrolling through health-related TikToks lately, you've probably heard about cortisol. High levels of the so-called "stress hormone" are being blamed for fatigue, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Health
Ultra-processed foods: Here's how they may affect the way the immune system functions
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.
Jun 18, 2024
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Health
Nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, research suggests
New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect. The work is published in the journal ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Study shows any kind of breastfeeding helps lower BMI to prevent obesity
In a new research paper published in Advances in Nutrition, Dr. Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng, from Deakin University's Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), investigated how early nutrition can impact a baby's ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Economic development in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to increasing obesity rates in women
Obesity and excess weight gain, traditionally perceived as health issues predominantly affecting high-income countries, are now increasingly prevalent in low and middle-income regions.
Jun 10, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Study: Single episode of intense exercise reduces physical activity and body temperature, contributing to weight gain
Exercise is often recommended as an effective strategy for weight loss. However, a recent animal study at University of Tsukuba revealed that intense exercise sessions can decrease subsequent physical activity levels and ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Study looks at links between cognition, psychopathology, weight in preteens
Lower cognition and greater psychopathology at baseline are associated with increased weight gain for children entering adolescence, according to a research letter published June 3 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Jun 5, 2024
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