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Novel technology holds promise for improving accuracy of type 1 diabetes tests

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Stanford University and the University of Florida report the development of a novel antibody detection technology that holds promise for improving the accuracy of diagnostic tests for type 1 diabetes in young children and making populationwide screening practical.

13 Sep 2017

Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

A University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus study finds sotagliflozin helps control glucose and reduces the need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes.

13 Sep 2017

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

The health benefits of olives-- and associated natural products such as olive oil--have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet.

13 Sep 2017

Study uncovers how inflammation contributes to key feature of diabetes

A new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered how inflammation contributes to a key feature of diabetes, the body's inability to metabolize glucose, a condition known as insulin resistance.

12 Sep 2017

Effectiveness of fiber-rich diet depends on type of bacteria in dieter's intestine, study shows

In the era of personalized nutrition, there might be value in getting your stool tested and your gut bacteria counted before starting on a new diet. The results can be used to predict whether a particular diet will work for you.

12 Sep 2017

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Something as simple as a feces sample reveals whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations characterized by a high content of fruit, vegetables, fibers and whole grains.

12 Sep 2017

Bariatric surgery in men linked to frequent sperm aberrations and lower fertility rates

A meta-analysis of studies in which men underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) procedures found frequent sperm aberrations and lower fertility rates despite improvements in weight, androgen levels, and sexual quality of life following the procedure.

8 Sep 2017

Follow-up letters, FIT tests can help improve colon cancer screening completion

Sending a letter and, in some cases, a simple mail-in kit tripled colon cancer screening completion among low-income adults, researchers at UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center report this week in JAMA.

8 Sep 2017

Researchers identify factors that predict frailty transitions in older men

As we age, we may be less able to perform daily activities because we may feel frail, or weaker than we have in the past. Frailer older adults may walk more slowly and have less energy. Frailty also raises a person's risks for falling, breaking a bone, becoming hospitalized, developing delirium, and dying.

8 Sep 2017

Effects of obesity on U.S. population health may be more pervasive than previously understood

Considering weight across the life course, the prevalence of obesity among adults in the US rises considerably, suggesting that the effects on population health may be even more pervasive than previously understood, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher.

6 Sep 2017

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according to researchers.

1 Sep 2017

Nutrition scientists investigate impact of dietary fats on metabolically healthy obese adults

Metabolically healthy obese adults consuming a diet high in unsaturated fat and low in saturated fat may be able to decrease their total cholesterol by 10 points, a new study suggests.

30 Aug 2017

Researchers reveal reason for reduced release of satiety hormones in obese people

Individuals with severe overweight have an inhibited sense of satiation - they release fewer satiety hormones than people of normal weight.

29 Aug 2017

Study finds link between consistent weekly weight loss and increased long-term outcomes

A new study conducted at the Drexel University, USA, suggests that when it comes to weight loss, consistency matters rather than speed.

29 Aug 2017

Cartilage degeneration algorithm could facilitate clinical decision-making in treatment of osteoarthritis

A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of osteoarthritis in individual patients, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. The new algorithm could greatly facilitate clinical decision-making in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

29 Aug 2017

Exercise plus calorie reduction may help improve muscle function in older adults

Improved muscle performance starts with better mitochondrial function. Older adults who are overweight may improve their muscle function with a weight loss program that combines exercise and calorie reduction, according to researchers from Florida Hospital, in Orlando, Fla., who present their findings today at the American Physiological Society's Physiological Bioenergetics: Mitochondria from Bench to Bedside conference in San Diego.

29 Aug 2017

Study illuminates potential way for sticking to weight loss goals

When it comes to losing weight, it's not necessarily slow, but steady, that wins the race, according to new research from Drexel University.

28 Aug 2017

Vegan diets linked to lower levels of total cholesterol, review finds

A new dietary review of 49 observational and controlled studies finds plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets, are associated with lower levels of total cholesterol, including lower levels of HDL and LDL cholesterol, compared to omnivorous diets.

22 Aug 2017

FDA approves Besponsa – Pfizer’s new drug for rare form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) in the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) - a rare form of ALL.

17 Aug 2017

Abnormal eating schedules affect skin’s protection from harmful UV rays of the sun

Sunbathers may want to avoid midnight snacks before catching some rays. A study in mice from the O'Donnell Brain Institute and UC Irvine shows that eating at abnormal times disrupts the biological clock of the skin, including the daytime potency of an enzyme that protects against the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

17 Aug 2017

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Novel technology holds promise for improving accuracy of type 1 diabetes tests

Study: New oral drug helps control glucose, reduces need for insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes

Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

Study uncovers how inflammation contributes to key feature of diabetes

Effectiveness of fiber-rich diet depends on type of bacteria in dieter's intestine, study shows

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Bariatric surgery in men linked to frequent sperm aberrations and lower fertility rates

Follow-up letters, FIT tests can help improve colon cancer screening completion

Researchers identify factors that predict frailty transitions in older men

Effects of obesity on U.S. population health may be more pervasive than previously understood

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Nutrition scientists investigate impact of dietary fats on metabolically healthy obese adults

Researchers reveal reason for reduced release of satiety hormones in obese people

Study finds link between consistent weekly weight loss and increased long-term outcomes

Cartilage degeneration algorithm could facilitate clinical decision-making in treatment of osteoarthritis

Exercise plus calorie reduction may help improve muscle function in older adults

Study illuminates potential way for sticking to weight loss goals

Vegan diets linked to lower levels of total cholesterol, review finds

FDA approves Besponsa – Pfizer’s new drug for rare form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Abnormal eating schedules affect skin’s protection from harmful UV rays of the sun

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