Obesity News and Research

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Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Research reveals that REM sleep deprivation disrupts brain connectivity, with the thalamus playing a key role in sensory information relay and REM sleep regulation.

4 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that adherence to a healthy lifestyle can significantly mitigate the genetic risk of obesity and its related morbidities, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy behaviors irrespective of genetic predisposition.

4 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

What weighs most heavily on older adults' minds when it comes to health care?

3 Jul 2024

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

While investigating two boys from different families with severe obesity, anxiety, autism, and behavioural problems triggered by sounds or smells, a team led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, discovered that the boys were missing a single gene, known as TRPC5, which sits on the X chromosome.

3 Jul 2024

Study reveals new mechanisms behind severe COVID-19 in obese individuals without diabetes

Already at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Brazilian researchers pioneered in showing why SARS-CoV-2 infection tends to be more severe in diabetic patients.

2 Jul 2024

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

A large Chinese study found that high vegetable protein intake is linked to later puberty timing and beneficial gut microbiome changes in children, while high animal protein intake is associated with earlier puberty. The gut microbiome mediates these effects.

2 Jul 2024

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and collaborating institutions have discovered that alterations in the human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Sedentary lifestyle and screen time linked to rising metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth

A new study reveals that sedentary behavior and increased screen time significantly contribute to the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Chinese children and adolescents, with 5.5% affected. Urban living, older age, and higher sedentary time increase the risk of MetS.

2 Jul 2024

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

"Who are we and where do we come from?" This quintessential question has intrigued humanity for millennia.

2 Jul 2024

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as important to consider the proteins and fats in their diet.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

Study reveals new mechanisms behind severe COVID-19 in obese individuals without diabetes

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Sedentary lifestyle and screen time linked to rising metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth

From Africa to Eurasia: Genetic insights into human migration and cold adaptation

Research paves the way for tailored diets based on individual responses to macronutrients

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

KRISS develops world's first reference material for accurate body fat measurement in medical imaging

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

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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