Heavy Consequences: Excess Weight & Obesity Are Far More Deadly Than We Realized
One in six U.S. adult deaths are related to country’s ‘obesogenic’ environment, study suggests. A new CU Boulder study finds that excess weight or obesity…
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Scientists Discover That Eating Too Much During Development Permanently Alters the Brain
Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing…
Beige Is the New Black: Cornell Researchers Unlock the Secret to Age-Defying Weight Management
Cornell researchers have found that stimulating beige fat cell production may help prevent age-related weight gain and associated health issues. By suppressing a specific signaling…
Magnesium Magic: New Drug Delivers Weight Loss Even on Sugary, Fatty Diet
Compound limits magnesium transport in cellular power plants called mitochondria. A small-molecule drug, CPACC, developed by researchers, has been shown to prevent weight gain and…
Sex Matters: Uncovering the Brain’s Role in Obesity for Men and Women
Researchers use integrated imaging data to identify sex-specific brain signatures driving obesity. A study discovered sex-specific brain signals that affect obesity development, with women’s obesity…
Obesity Breakthrough: Biologists Discover How To Counteract Effects of High-Fat Diet
Biologists discover removing a protein inhibitor restores metabolic balance. UC Irvine biologists found that removing the SAPS3 component in mice allowed them to maintain a…
Roselle: A Hero Ingredient To Help Manage Obesity
According to recent research, the antioxidants found in the roselle plant have been found to have anti-obesity properties and may offer a potential alternative in…
Long-Lasting Impact: Losing Weight May Benefit Your Heart, Even if Some Weight Is Regained
According to a research review published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, the cardiovascular benefits of weight loss achieved through lifestyle changes were sustained for…
New Obesity Treatment Delivers Dramatic Weight Loss – Benefits of Gastric Bypass Without Surgery
A new class of compounds could offer the benefits of gastric bypass surgery without surgery (reduce weight, lower blood glucose, and boost calorie burn), while…
“Obesity Paradox” Debunked in New Research
Study shows ‘obesity paradox’ does not exist: waist-to-height ratio is a better indicator of outcomes in patients with heart failure than BMI. New research has…
Scientists Reveal New Molecular Associations With Obesity
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Informatics have uncovered new insights into gene expressions associated with body mass index by tapping into a multiethnic cohort….
Brain-Busting Diets: Why a High-Fat Diet Could Reduce Your Brain’s Ability To Regulate Food Consumption
A high-fat diet may hinder the brain’s regulation of calorie intake. New rat research in The Journal of Physiology found that short-term exposure to high-fat,…
A Better Measure of Metabolic Health: What Is Your Biological BMI?
ISB researchers construct a biological body mass index that offers a more accurate representation of metabolic health with measures that are more varied, informative, and…
Skyrocketing Loneliness Among College Students: Connection to Unhealthy Habits Revealed
College students who reported a higher level of loneliness also reported engaging in more sedentary behavior and having lower levels of physical activity. Moving to…
Caffeine Could Reduce Body Fat and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Exploration of the potential role of calorie-free caffeinated drinks may now be warranted, say researchers. A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of…
Weight Loss Surgery – A Promising Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes
Results have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for individuals who have both type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, with almost 50% of…
Revolutionary Approach To Tackle the “Root Cause” of Diabetes and Obesity-Related Conditions
Research published in the scientific journal Clinical and Experimental Immunology on March 9 shows that a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary…
New Study Confirms That Using the Internet Can Help You Lose Weight
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba demonstrated that utilizing web-based applications can aid in weight-loss efforts. Obesity and being overweight can lead to serious chronic…
