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Fasting and ketogenic diet reveal new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to existing cancer drug

Researchers examine the role of fasting and ketogenesis in regulating protein synthesis and its potential implications for cancer therapy.

21 Aug 2024

Study examines impact of reduced oxygen on weight loss and metabolic health

Can reduced oxygen in the air lead to weight loss? That is what Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Claire Berryman is exploring in the "Low Oxygen and Weight Status," or LOWS, study, which is currently recruiting participants.

16 Aug 2024

Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

Females' and males' muscles differ in glucose and fatty acid handling – but regular physical activity quickly triggers similar beneficial metabolic changes in the muscles of both sexes, new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September) has found.

16 Aug 2024

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Study reveals that an 11-week, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly reduces body fat and improves glucose metabolism in obese individuals, while also lowering oxidative stress markers, indicating better overall metabolic health.

14 Aug 2024

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

14 Aug 2024

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

12 Aug 2024

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

9 Aug 2024

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Researchers assessed insulin-independent diabetes remission by total dietary replacement in England.

8 Aug 2024

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok - especially those seeing a lot of pro-anorexia content - feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows.

8 Aug 2024

How little Denmark got homegrown giant Novo Nordisk to lower ozempic prices

On May 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) published an open letter to Novo Nordisk on the front page of a leading Danish newspaper, urging the hometown company to live up to its altruistic standards by lowering U.S. prices for its blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs.

8 Aug 2024

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

A ketogenic diet and reduced free sugar intake both lead to weight loss but have different effects on glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome, with the ketogenic diet showing unfavorable metabolic changes.

7 Aug 2024

Healthy diet and exercise can mitigate genetic risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk.

7 Aug 2024

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 5% of U.S. adults consume six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, highlighting a significant need for increased regulatory oversight.

6 Aug 2024

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce child and adolescent BMI

Study reveals that city-level sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes significantly reduce body mass index (BMI) percentiles in children and adolescents. The findings support SSB taxation as a viable strategy to combat childhood obesity.

5 Aug 2024

Novel antibiotic compound shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria and flesh-eating infections

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses.

2 Aug 2024

Public insurance recipients less likely to receive diabetes and obesity drug, study reveals

A new USC study suggests that publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new drugs for diabetes and obesity are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.

2 Aug 2024

$Study reveals obesity's impact on muscle structure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

Study reveals obesity's impact on muscle structure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

A new small study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and published July 25th in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research has revealed the impact of obesity on muscle structure in patients having a form of heart failure called heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

1 Aug 2024

Routine blood tests could accelerate cancer diagnosis for patients with stomach pain or bloating

The results of routine blood tests could be used to speed up cancer diagnosis among people with stomach pain or bloating, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

30 Jul 2024

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Researchers reviewed studies on dietary impacts of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and T2D patients, finding significant caloric reduction but limited evaluation of dietary composition.

29 Jul 2024

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Fasting and ketogenic diet reveal new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to existing cancer drug

Study examines impact of reduced oxygen on weight loss and metabolic health

Study highlights benefits of exercise for both men and women

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

A third of NHS shakes and soups diet participants achieve diabetes remission

Pro-anorexia content on TikTok may harm women's body image and mental health

How little Denmark got homegrown giant Novo Nordisk to lower ozempic prices

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

Healthy diet and exercise can mitigate genetic risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes reduce child and adolescent BMI

Novel antibiotic compound shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria and flesh-eating infections

Public insurance recipients less likely to receive diabetes and obesity drug, study reveals

Study reveals obesity's impact on muscle structure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Routine blood tests could accelerate cancer diagnosis for patients with stomach pain or bloating

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

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