Obesity News and Research

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U-M to launch a population-based study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in India

The University of Michigan is looking to launch a population-based study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in India.

21 Apr 2023

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

Researchers investigated the association between the consumption of whole grains and cognitive decline measures.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta's antiviral response, weakening the organ's capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the fetus.

20 Apr 2023

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents.

20 Apr 2023

New online tool shows promise for assessing dementia risk

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have developed and evaluated a tool for assessing dementia risk, with promising initial results.

20 Apr 2023

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Seven months after Lahavah Wallace's weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of "intentionally" failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill.

20 Apr 2023

Study finds increased prevalence of hypertension among people with severe obesity and a genetic variant

Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally.

19 Apr 2023

Menu calorie labeling may reduce lower obesity-related cancer rates and healthcare costs

Specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus is likely linked to lower rates of cancers associated with obesity and attendant healthcare costs in the US, suggests a modeling study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

19 Apr 2023

Is there an association between hearing aid use and risk of dementia?

Researchers examined the correlation between the use of hearing aids and the risk of developing dementia.

19 Apr 2023

Global study reveals diet's role in 70% of new type 2 diabetes cases

New research estimates the global burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) attributable to 11 dietary factors in 184 countries in 1990 and 2018. The study found that suboptimal intake of these dietary factors was responsible for 70.3% of new T2D cases globally in 2018.

19 Apr 2023

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

SSB taxes can meaningfully improve diet and health, generate cost savings

Oakland residents have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local "soda tax" went into effect, and that is likely improving their health and saving the city money, a new UC San Francisco study found.

18 Apr 2023

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is surging among U.S. children. The number of youths under 20 years old living with the disease has nearly doubled between 2001 and 2017, and yet—aside from increases in childhood obesity—the reasons for this disturbing increase are not clear.

18 Apr 2023

New software tool set to improve the management of elderly atrial fibrillation patients with comorbidities

A novel software tool set to improve the management of elderly atrial fibrillation patients with multiple conditions is being designed by the EU-funded and ESC-coordinated EHRA-PATHS consortium. The latest updates on this clinical innovation will be presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

18 Apr 2023

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

Researchers modeled the effects of removing a meat/poultry serving in healthy dietary patterns.

18 Apr 2023

Adding structure to the school holiday can help keep kids active and healthy

Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way to keep kids healthy and active over the break.

18 Apr 2023

Are non-nutritive sweeteners harming your gut microbiota?

This paper discusses the impact of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) on the gut microbiota, which is essential in maintaining normal gut physiology and health.

18 Apr 2023

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

17 Apr 2023

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

Poverty has long been linked to shorter lives. But just how many deaths in the United States are associated with poverty? The number has been elusive – until now.

17 Apr 2023

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

U-M to launch a population-based study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in India

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Sleeve gastrectomy can cause loss of bone density and strength in adolescents

New online tool shows promise for assessing dementia risk

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Study finds increased prevalence of hypertension among people with severe obesity and a genetic variant

Menu calorie labeling may reduce lower obesity-related cancer rates and healthcare costs

Is there an association between hearing aid use and risk of dementia?

Global study reveals diet's role in 70% of new type 2 diabetes cases

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

SSB taxes can meaningfully improve diet and health, generate cost savings

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

New software tool set to improve the management of elderly atrial fibrillation patients with comorbidities

What are the nutritional outcomes of removing meat or poultry from healthy dietary patterns?

Adding structure to the school holiday can help keep kids active and healthy

Are non-nutritive sweeteners harming your gut microbiota?

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

Poverty could be a major risk factor for death in the U.S.

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