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Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

Females' and males' muscles differ in glucose and fatty acid handling – but regular physical activity quickly triggers similar beneficial metabolic changes in the muscles of both sexes, new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September) has found.

16 Aug 2024

New target identified to combat menopause-induced obesity

A decline in estrogen during menopause causes changes in body fat distribution and associated cardiovascular and metabolic disease, but a new study identifies potential therapies that might one day reverse these unhealthy shifts.

16 Aug 2024

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Higher coffee and caffeine intake are linked to increased skeletal muscle mass, but this association disappears in individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher.

14 Aug 2024

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Study reveals that an 11-week, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly reduces body fat and improves glucose metabolism in obese individuals, while also lowering oxidative stress markers, indicating better overall metabolic health.

14 Aug 2024

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Systematic review found that Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) programs in the U.S. are linked to increased meal participation, reduced obesity, and fewer school suspensions, though evidence on other outcomes is limited.

14 Aug 2024

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

14 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Australia leads life expectancy among English-speaking nations

Australians outlive their peers in five other high-income English-speaking countries by 1 to 4 years, with most of this advantage seen between ages 45 and 84. Lower death rates from drug and alcohol misuse, treatable cancers, and cardiovascular diseases are key factors.

13 Aug 2024

IU research sheds light on urea cycle defects and fatty liver disease

An Indiana University School of Medicine physician scientist is making strides in understanding the molecular origins of fatty liver disease, a leading cause of liver failure in the United States.

13 Aug 2024

Global launch of new Biosen C-Line glucose and Lactate analyzer

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From EKF Diagnostics 13 Aug 2024

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

Researchers examine sugar-sweetened beverage consumption trends among children and adolescents between 1990 and 2018.

12 Aug 2024

MRI scans show potential to replace invasive heart tests by predicting heart failure risk

MRI scans could replace invasive heart tests, as new research shows they can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure.

12 Aug 2024

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

A high-sugar diet is seen as a risk factor for obesity and chronic illness.

12 Aug 2024

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

12 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

9 Aug 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

Consuming foods with erythritol increases risk of cardiovascular events, study shows

New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

8 Aug 2024

How little Denmark got homegrown giant Novo Nordisk to lower ozempic prices

On May 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) published an open letter to Novo Nordisk on the front page of a leading Danish newspaper, urging the hometown company to live up to its altruistic standards by lowering U.S. prices for its blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs.

8 Aug 2024

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

Researchers found that coronary atherosclerosis is prevalent in asymptomatic, middle-aged US adults without traditional ASCVD risk factors, and increases with higher levels of LDL-C, non-HDL-C, and apoB.

8 Aug 2024

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

New target identified to combat menopause-induced obesity

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Australia leads life expectancy among English-speaking nations

IU research sheds light on urea cycle defects and fatty liver disease

Global launch of new Biosen C-Line glucose and Lactate analyzer

Global trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children and adolescents

MRI scans show potential to replace invasive heart tests by predicting heart failure risk

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study identifies brain circuit that balances hunger-driven and pleasure-driven eating

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Consuming foods with erythritol increases risk of cardiovascular events, study shows

How little Denmark got homegrown giant Novo Nordisk to lower ozempic prices

Coronary atherosclerosis prevalent even in low-risk adults with normal cholesterol levels

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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