A new class of compounds could provide the benefits of gastric bypass surgery without the need for invasive procedures. In lab animals, these injectable compounds…
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New research published in the European Heart Journal has debunked the “obesity paradox,” which suggested that overweight or obese heart failure patients had a lower…
The identification of both known and novel gene associations with body mass index (BMI) offers a deeper understanding of the biology of obesity, as well…
The researchers suggest that short-term calorie regulation is controlled by astrocytes in the brain. A high-fat diet may disrupt this signaling. A high-fat diet may…
Researchers at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) have created a biological body mass index (BMI) that provides a more precise measurement of metabolic health.…
In a study of 264 college students, those who reported higher levels of loneliness also had a higher fat diet and were more likely to…
A new study published in the Clinical and Experimental Immunology journal suggests that a peptide called PEPITEM may be a revolutionary way to reduce the…
The study showed that the use of web-based interventions in individuals with overweight and obesity had a positive and significant impact on weight loss. Researchers…
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a defect in an enzyme called APT1 interferes with the ability to…
A recent study by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that timing of physical activity can influence fat metabolism,…
Intermittent fasting is a diet pattern where people alternate between periods of eating and fasting. It has gained popularity in recent years as a weight…
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. It leads to a loss of central…
Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver cells, leading to inflammation and scarring. This can impair liver function and…
Obesity is a growing global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. One of the major contributors to obesity is the consumption of high-calorie foods.…
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining good health. It helps the body absorb calcium, which is important for…
A comparison of cortical thickness between the brains of obese patients to those with Alzheimer’s disease. Darker colors indicate similarities in cortical thickness between the…
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide and is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat that can have negative impacts on health. Obesity…
The results of the study indicate that while a healthy diet can have a positive impact on the molecular health of blood vessels, it is…
According to a recent study by the University of South Australia, snacking on almonds can help people cut back on the the number of calories…