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Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health.

31 Oct 2023

Osteoarthritis may be treatable and reversible, new study shows

Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new University of Adelaide study has shown the condition may be treatable and reversible.

31 Oct 2023

Understanding COVID-19 mortality in people with severe mental illness and different ethnicities

In a recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers evaluated mortality in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) following COVID-19.

31 Oct 2023

Simple dietary substitutions can slash US carbon footprint by over 35%

The environmental and health impact of simple food substitutions in the United States (U.S.) diet.

31 Oct 2023

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Late sleepers who skip breakfast face elevated risk for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, especially in men, according to a large-scale study. The effects vary by age and gender, pointing to the complex interactions between sleep patterns, eating habits, and heart health.

30 Oct 2023

Wholegrains give kids a heart-healthy boost, says new Danish study

Wholegrain diets in Danish children between ages 8-13 showed significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels, also promoting beneficial gut microbiota growth. The study highlights the early cardiovascular and gut health benefits of wholegrains, paving the way for further research in childhood nutrition.

30 Oct 2023

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

The causal relationship between gut microbiota, associated metabolites, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

30 Oct 2023

Diabetic patients with COVID-19: low antibody levels linked to worse outcomes

The role of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels on COVID-19 outcomes in patients with T2D.

30 Oct 2023

How does the Mediterranean diet impact insulin resistance and sensitivity in obese individuals?

Researchers evaluate the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet, insulin secretion, resistance, and sensitivity in obese individuals.

30 Oct 2023

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

Approximately 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for heart disease and/or stroke because they lack the most basic needs -; healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment, housing and access to health care.

27 Oct 2023

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine will play key roles in a national consortium led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine to study the use, interpretation and implementation of biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

The fecal levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and serum inflammatory markers.

27 Oct 2023

UTHSC researcher part of team studying obesity-cancer connection

A University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) researcher is a member of a prestigious team that has just received a highly competitive Endeavor Award totaling $3 million from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research.

26 Oct 2023

Researchers to develop machine models to predict cardiometabolic risks in young people

A researcher at Binghamton University, State University of New York will lead a $2.5 million project from the National Institutes of Health to develop machine models to identify and predict cardiometabolic risks in adolescents and young adults.

26 Oct 2023

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

The association between diet quality and the odds of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

26 Oct 2023

From Mount Everest to your liver: The alarming reach of 'forever chemicals' in our environment and health

Research paper provides a comprehensive review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), exploring their environmental prevalence, human exposure risks, and liver toxicity. The study highlights urgent gaps in PFAS research and calls for more studies to better understand these 'forever chemicals' and their impact on human health.

26 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Research found a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatic illnesses. The findings suggest that reducing UPF intake could be key to enhancing liver health and well-being.

25 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Weakened innate immunity may increase risk of severe COVID-19

During severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, activated macrophages, dendritic cells, neutrophils, and natural killer cells are the first defense against infection.

24 Oct 2023

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Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

Higher risk of dental caries after surgical obesity treatment

Osteoarthritis may be treatable and reversible, new study shows

Understanding COVID-19 mortality in people with severe mental illness and different ethnicities

Simple dietary substitutions can slash US carbon footprint by over 35%

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Wholegrains give kids a heart-healthy boost, says new Danish study

Research reveals both protective and harmful gut microbiota associated with sleep apnea risk

Diabetic patients with COVID-19: low antibody levels linked to worse outcomes

How does the Mediterranean diet impact insulin resistance and sensitivity in obese individuals?

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

IU researchers play key roles in national consortium to study the use of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

The differential effects of low-carb diet and habitual diet on the fecal level of short-chain fatty acid

UTHSC researcher part of team studying obesity-cancer connection

Researchers to develop machine models to predict cardiometabolic risks in young people

Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction

From Mount Everest to your liver: The alarming reach of 'forever chemicals' in our environment and health

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

Weakened innate immunity may increase risk of severe COVID-19

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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