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Researchers create novel mouse model for mapping protein communication between organs

Our many different organ systems are in constant communication with each other. During exercise, for example, muscles send out signals to fat and liver tissue to release their energy sources.

17 Aug 2022

UH professor seeks to tackle the homelessness epidemic, repair a fragmented aid industry

While volunteering at an Indian orphanage in 1984, Dr. David Buck found his passion for helping those most in need during an encounter with the greatest humanitarian in human history – Mother Teresa.

17 Aug 2022

Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

Once considered an inert tissue, fat – or adipose tissue – is now known to play an active role in the body's critical functions by secreting hormones that regulate hunger and body temperature.

17 Aug 2022

What are the risk factors related to COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality?

In a new study, researchers assessed the risk factors associated with COVID-19-related hospitalization or mortality.

16 Aug 2022

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

With PFAS being commonly found in households worldwide, what are the health and economic impacts of these forever chemicals? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Linda Kahn to find out more!

15 Aug 2022

How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

Researchers evaluate the relationship between birth weight and cause-specific mortality.

14 Aug 2022

National follow-up study identifies risk factors for a prolonged COVID-19 recovery

In one of the largest follow-up studies to date, involving 25 pediatric hospitals, more than a quarter of children and adolescents hospitalized with coronavirus infection early in the pandemic still had health problems two to four months later, either persisting symptoms or activity impairment. The study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, is published August 12 in the journal Pediatrics.

12 Aug 2022

UCL researchers identify strategies for minimizing weight bias among healthcare professionals

To help tackle the UK's obesity crisis, we must better educate medical professionals on weight stigma, according to the conclusions of a large-scale review led by UCL researchers.

11 Aug 2022

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

Researchers describe the association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and chronic medical conditions.

10 Aug 2022

How common is chronic fatigue syndrome among patients with long COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers found that myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) was common in long COVID-19.

10 Aug 2022

Study explores the role of follicle stimulating hormone in driving postmenopausal obesity, breast cancer

For women approaching menopause, a number of changes begin to occur. One of the most common is an increase in obesity, which, in turn, raises the risk for breast cancer after menopause.

9 Aug 2022

Neuronal cilia are important for dopamine receptor 1 signaling, study shows

A historically overlooked rod-like projection present on nearly every cell type in the human body may finally be getting its scientific due: A new study has found that these appendages, called cilia, on neurons in the brain have a key role in ensuring a specific dopamine receptor's signals are properly received.

9 Aug 2022

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Researchers create novel mouse model for mapping protein communication between organs

UH professor seeks to tackle the homelessness epidemic, repair a fragmented aid industry

Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

What are the risk factors related to COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality?

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

National follow-up study identifies risk factors for a prolonged COVID-19 recovery

UCL researchers identify strategies for minimizing weight bias among healthcare professionals

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

How common is chronic fatigue syndrome among patients with long COVID-19?

Study explores the role of follicle stimulating hormone in driving postmenopausal obesity, breast cancer

Neuronal cilia are important for dopamine receptor 1 signaling, study shows

Poor mental health during COVID-19 pandemic associated with weight gain in people with obesity

Aldosterone may increase risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease

Disruption of the circadian clocks plays a key role in weight gain

College nutrition course increases healthier eating among students

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

The safety and preliminary efficacy of OP-101 in patients with severe COVID-19

Fatigue and headache among the most common symptoms following COVID-19 infections

Boosting vitamin D in individuals with deficiencies likely to reduce chronic inflammation

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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