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Combining apple peel and mistletoe extracts to boost muscle health and endurance

Research shows that mistletoe and apple peel extracts improve muscle health and endurance, suggesting a natural approach to combat age-related muscle decline.

1 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis

Researchers in Germany conducted a pan-body microbiome analysis, uncovering new microbial species and potential therapies linked to diseases, with implications for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.

1 Oct 2024

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

A professionally-diverse panel of medical and nutrition experts have proposed a set of recommended nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees.

30 Sep 2024

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Researchers assess the role of liraglutide in regulating iron metabolism in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis.

30 Sep 2024

$Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Duke-NUS scientists and their collaborators have discovered a potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a type of heart disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.

30 Sep 2024

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

Research indicates phytoene from microalgae protects against oxidative stress and beta-amyloid toxicity, suggesting its potential in promoting healthy aging.

30 Sep 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Researchers find that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may not be directly responsible for poor health outcomes, with lifestyle factors playing a significant role. More experimental research is needed to establish causality.

30 Sep 2024

Iron deficiency common among pregnant women despite supplements

When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support fetal development as well as her own increased iron needs.

26 Sep 2024

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence. While the United States has the highest prevalence, other nations are not far behind.

26 Sep 2024

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

With $784,369 from the NIH, UNCG researchers will implement a pilot trial that aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants by supporting mothers in breastfeeding.

26 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Researchers from Germany and France uncover how ultra-processed foods impact metabolism in adolescents and young adults by analyzing urine and plasma biomarkers. Their findings suggest potential health risks linked to frequent consumption of processed foods.

26 Sep 2024

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be at higher risk of having children with neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Sep 2024

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

Researchers investigate the potential relationship between maternal fat mass and long-term mental health issues in children born to these mothers.

26 Sep 2024

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Researchers reveal that early life factors, especially within the first 2,000 days, play a critical role in shaping future obesity risk. Addressing these factors with integrated interventions could combat the global childhood obesity crisis.

26 Sep 2024

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind liver fibrosis and potential therapies

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy sheds light on the processes that lead to liver fibrosis and suggests a novel treatment approach for this common and serious condition.

25 Sep 2024

Study: Obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for developing abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health.

25 Sep 2024

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Having a high body roundness index (BRI) over a 6-year period was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease for adults older than age 45, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Sep 2024

Meal boxes and healthy recipes effective in reducing child obesity

Healthy recipes and subsidized meal boxes can go a long way in helping child obesity. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

25 Sep 2024

Night-time aircraft noise linked to sleep disturbance

Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers has shown.

25 Sep 2024

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Combining apple peel and mistletoe extracts to boost muscle health and endurance

Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

Regulating iron overload: Liraglutide's potential benefits

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Phytoene increases lifespan, reduces oxidative stress and amyloid toxicity

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group

Iron deficiency common among pregnant women despite supplements

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health

Study sheds light on mechanisms behind liver fibrosis and potential therapies

Study: Obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysms

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Meal boxes and healthy recipes effective in reducing child obesity

Night-time aircraft noise linked to sleep disturbance

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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