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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

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, a Cambridge-led study has found.

1 Jul 2024

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

New UCSF study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful.

1 Jul 2024

Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance.

1 Jul 2024

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

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world's first reference material to improve the accuracy of body fat measurements conducted through MRI and CT scans.

1 Jul 2024

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

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

1 Jul 2024

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

1 Jul 2024

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

Adolescents from rural areas in the US are at a higher risk of obesity at lower alcohol consumption levels compared to their urban counterparts, highlighting a significant locality disparity.

1 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

30 Jun 2024

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.

29 Jun 2024

Fish oil supplement taken by fathers may help combat childhood obesity

A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity.

29 Jun 2024

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

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

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Fish oil supplement taken by fathers may help combat childhood obesity

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