Obesity News and Research

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New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

Poor eating habits of university students can contribute to future health issues

A UBC Okanagan researcher is cautioning that a person's poor eating habits established during post-secondary studies can contribute to future health issues including obesity, respiratory illnesses and depression.

25 May 2023

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

New research is shedding light on global disparities in mortality rates from late-stage liver disease, also called cirrhosis.

25 May 2023

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

The relationship between exposure to air pollution and its impact on cardiometabolic health markers.

25 May 2023

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

25 May 2023

Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have successfully mapped specific regions in the brain that are activated in association with changes in blood sugar -; also known as glucose -; providing fundamental location information that could ultimately lead to more targeted therapies for people who struggle with conditions like diabetes.

25 May 2023

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

We’ve heard it time and time again – the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, especially when budgets are tight.

25 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

Researchers design new tool to remove clinician barriers in providing weight management care

After finding that few to no clinicians provided weight management care, researchers developed a weight loss tool called PATHWEIGH.

24 May 2023

Focusing on satiety and satiation may be better for weight loss success

Researchers hypothesized that focusing on satiety (feeling free of hunger) and satiation (feeling satisfied with a meal) through the consumption of fruits and vegetables may be better targets for weight loss success.

24 May 2023

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Researchers investigating the association between white blood cell count and LDL hypercholesteremia.

24 May 2023

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

Researchers explore the potential negative health effects on children due to the use of industrial additives in processing.

23 May 2023

AI-POD project poised to revolutionize the prediction and treatment of obesity-related CVDs

Over the course of four years, experts from various fields, including radiology, computational imaging research and industry, will collaborate to develop a state-of-the-art imaging-based AI risk score, a clinical decision support system (CDSS), and a mobile app for personalized risk assessment and prediction of obesity-related CVDs and their associated complications.

23 May 2023

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

The internet is overflowing with pictures of food: On news sites, social media and banner ads that pop up everywhere.

23 May 2023

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes have higher stroke risk

Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who experience an adverse pregnancy outcome-; such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia or preterm birth-; have a higher risk of developing stroke in their lifetime, and at a younger age.

22 May 2023

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, Ireland shows that patients treated with the obesity drug semaglutide have a decreased cardiovascular risk score after one year of use.

22 May 2023

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests that glucocorticoid levels (a class of steroid hormones secreted as a response to stress) present in the hair of individuals may indicate which of them are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.

22 May 2023

Multicenter, 1-year-long real-world study shows effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2023, Dublin, 17-20 May) shows that the obesity drug semaglutide is effective for weight loss in a multicentre, 1-year-long real-world study.

22 May 2023

Obesity News and Research

Latest Obesity News and Research

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Poor eating habits of university students can contribute to future health issues

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Study maps cellular responses to blood sugar

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

Researchers design new tool to remove clinician barriers in providing weight management care

Focusing on satiety and satiation may be better for weight loss success

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

AI-POD project poised to revolutionize the prediction and treatment of obesity-related CVDs

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes have higher stroke risk

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

Multicenter, 1-year-long real-world study shows effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss

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Latest Obesity News and Research

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