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Ultra-processed food consumption trends among UK adolescents show regional and socioeconomic disparities

A study in the European Journal of Nutrition reveals that UK adolescents' ultra-processed food consumption varies by age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, with significant differences across regions.

21 Jul 2024

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

Researchers examine how significant weight loss in highly obese individuals influences their metabolism, psychological state, and decision-making processes.

21 Jul 2024

Early adulthood obesity linked to adverse heart outcomes in later life, study finds

A study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that fat accumulation in early or mid-adulthood adversely impacts heart structure and function in individuals aged 60-64, highlighting the importance of managing adiposity throughout life.

21 Jul 2024

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Researchers found that pediatric scurvy cases tripled from 2016 to 2020, highlighting a significant rise in incidence, particularly among low-income, male, and autistic children.

19 Jul 2024

Exploring the expanding horizons of GLP-1 therapies beyond diabetes and obesity

In a Perspective, Daniel Drucker highlights the growing body of evidence that hints at the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based medications in treating conditions other than diabetes and obesity, including cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders.

18 Jul 2024

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers has reported.

18 Jul 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Feline gut microbes shed light on obesity treatment for humans

Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests – and both species would likely get healthier in the research process, scientists say.

18 Jul 2024

New four-year initiative targets cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have at least three risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a health disorder related to the strong connections among cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and metabolic disease (such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity).

18 Jul 2024

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

The association between pre-diagnosis tea and coffee consumption and survival rates in women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Research highlights importance of dietary education to combat rising childhood obesity rates

The artificial sweetener content of children's commonly consumed food products.

18 Jul 2024

Study links circadian rhythm disruption to obesity and diabetes

Disruption of circadian rhythms and clock gene expression is linked to adverse metabolic health outcomes, including obesity and diabetes. Further research is needed to understand these relationships and their implications for treatment and prevention.

17 Jul 2024

Tinnitus linked to obesity and body composition in men, study finds

Study finds a significant link between tinnitus and body composition, particularly highlighting higher obesity-related inflammation in men as a potential factor.

17 Jul 2024

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

A recent study reveals that daily coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing PCOS symptoms. Women who drank two cups of coffee daily were at a 70% lower risk of PCOS.

17 Jul 2024

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

An international study has discovered that people living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggesting that SMA patients may face additional health problems over time.

17 Jul 2024

Research finds UK adolescents consume two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods

Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has found.

17 Jul 2024

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

The future of heart failure treatment with AstraZeneca's Prof. Martin Cowie and Heart Failure Specialist and Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital Dr. Lisa Anderson.

17 Jul 2024

Semaglutide shows no higher 12-month risk of adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes than other antidiabetic drugs, study suggests

Researchers evaluated the 12-month neurological and psychiatric outcomes of semaglutide use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a propensity-score matched cohort.

17 Jul 2024

How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health

Review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how different diets impact gut microbiome health, emphasizing the need for precision nutrition to optimize health outcomes.

16 Jul 2024

Early adult weight gain linked to poor heart health in later life, study finds

People who gain excess weight from their 20s onwards have less healthy hearts by the time they are in their 60s, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

16 Jul 2024

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Ultra-processed food consumption trends among UK adolescents show regional and socioeconomic disparities

Weight loss reduces risky decisions and boosts mood in highly obese individuals, study finds

Early adulthood obesity linked to adverse heart outcomes in later life, study finds

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Exploring the expanding horizons of GLP-1 therapies beyond diabetes and obesity

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Feline gut microbes shed light on obesity treatment for humans

New four-year initiative targets cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

Research highlights importance of dietary education to combat rising childhood obesity rates

Study links circadian rhythm disruption to obesity and diabetes

Tinnitus linked to obesity and body composition in men, study finds

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

Research finds UK adolescents consume two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

Semaglutide shows no higher 12-month risk of adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes than other antidiabetic drugs, study suggests

How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health

Early adult weight gain linked to poor heart health in later life, study finds

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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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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