Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite regulation, with emerging therapeutic strategies like probiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation showing promise.

21 Jan 2025

Muscle fat infiltration predicts heart disease risk better than BMI, study finds

Skeletal muscle fat infiltration (IMAT) is linked to coronary microvascular dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk, independent of BMI and traditional risk factors.

21 Jan 2025

Childhood obesity treatment reduces long-term health risks but not depression

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young adulthood.

21 Jan 2025

Research shows epigenetic aging in the blood as potential breast cancer marker

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) on December 5, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 22, titled "DNA-methylation age and accelerated epigenetic aging in blood as a tumor marker for predicting breast cancer susceptibility."

21 Jan 2025

How lifestyle-based interventions help manage PCOS

Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications can alleviate PCOS symptoms, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance through diet and physical activity.

21 Jan 2025

Calorie labels cut intake slightly, but alcohol impact unclear

Calorie labels on food may lower calorie intake, but findings on alcohol are inconclusive, indicating a gap in research for effective public health strategies.

21 Jan 2025

Parents open to child weight support through adult weight management programs

Parents attending an adult weight management programme, who were worried about their child's weight, would accept support and signposting to services for their child if it was offered, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

20 Jan 2025

TyG index linked to obesity measures can predict hypertension risk in US adults

A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with hypertension risk in American adults, offering potential for improved cardiovascular risk assessment.

20 Jan 2025

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.

20 Jan 2025

Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists

Insights from a study on GLP-1 receptor agonists reveal benefits for cardiometabolic health, with notable risks for gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal issues.

20 Jan 2025

Intermuscular fat increases risk of heart disease independent of BMI

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

20 Jan 2025

New study uncovers brain neurons driving fat and sugar consumption

Researchers identify distinct neuronal populations within the dorsal HPC that respond to certain nutrients and influence obesity.

20 Jan 2025

Early pregnancy weight gain contributes to excess fat distribution in fetuses

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

17 Jan 2025

Cigarette smoke alters immune cell function in the lungs

Cigarette smoking is widespread and deadly, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke actually causes serious respiratory illnesses is incomplete, which has severely hampered the development of effective treatments.

17 Jan 2025

Key biomarkers linked to obesity-induced heart failure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Many studies have reported that obesity causes heart failure (HF) pathogenesis.

17 Jan 2025

Intestinal bacterium found to reduce sugar intake in diabetic mice and humans

Excessive sugar consumption is linked to several non-communicable diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.

17 Jan 2025

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food.

17 Jan 2025

Brain neurons that respond to sugar and fat offer new insights into obesity control

The study uncovers hippocampal neurons that differentially respond to sugars and fats, suggesting new avenues for combating obesity through targeted therapies.

17 Jan 2025

Immune cells orchestrate glucagon production during fasting

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role.

17 Jan 2025

Could mulberry extract be the key to fighting obesity-induced reproductive dysfunction?

Research indicates mulberry extract's efficacy in addressing obesity-related male infertility, enhancing reproductive outcomes through bioactive compounds.

16 Jan 2025