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Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

Investigated the association between obesity in early pregnancy and long-term post-pregnancy risk of venous thromboembolism.

7 Sep 2023

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can help people lose weight and may be easier to follow than counting calories to lose weight, such as traditional calorie restriction.

7 Sep 2023

Cracking the obesity code: The protein leverage hypothesis

The research paper presents an integrative approach to understanding obesity, focusing on the protein leverage hypothesis (PLH) to examine how protein intake affects energy imbalance. It combines insights from nutritional ecology, ecological sciences, and nutritional geometry, suggesting that protein deficiency and amino acid imbalances could drive increased food intake and contribute to obesity.

6 Sep 2023

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Oral health deteriorates in morbidly obese people on a diet in preparation for bariatric surgery and patients who have undergone the procedure, with increasing caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.

6 Sep 2023

Low-fat vegan diet can lead to a savings of more than $500 a year

Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a diet that includes meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to a new analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open.

5 Sep 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

Study explores the interaction between SARS-CoV-2's non-structural protein 3 (NSP3) and proteins related to Fragile X mental retardation (FMRPs), shedding light on COVID-19 pathophysiology. The research suggests that the virus exploits these host cell proteins for effective infection and possibly interferes with antiviral defense mechanisms, offering new insights into the genetic basis of Fragile X syndrome.

5 Sep 2023

SARS-CoV-2 Eris variant spreads faster and dodges immunity

Study investigates the characteristics of the EG.5.1 "Eris" variant of SARS-CoV-2, finding it more transmissible among hamsters and slightly better at evading immunity compared to the XBB.1.5 variant. The results suggest that these properties could be driving the variant's increasing prevalence in human populations.

5 Sep 2023

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

New research, from men’s healthcare company Numan, suggests there is a sleep crisis among UK men with 71% of men surveyed struggling to sleep through the night.

4 Sep 2023

UVA Health receives NIH grant for testing radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes

The National Institutes of Health has provided $3.5 million for a large-scale clinical trial testing a radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes that, in an earlier study, put almost 70% of participants in remission without weight loss or medication.

4 Sep 2023

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and changes in body weight among obese women living in a highly deprived region in the UK.

1 Sep 2023

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

Research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery predicts poorer weight loss six months after the procedure.

31 Aug 2023

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers led by Director C. Justin LEE from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism.

31 Aug 2023

Study finds semaglutide provides benefits for patients with obesity phenotype of heart failure and HFpEF

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of semaglutide in patients with the obesity phenotype of heart failure and preserved ejection fraction.

31 Aug 2023

Man-made antibody successfully prevents organ rejection after transplantation

A man-made antibody successfully prevented organ rejection when tested in primates that had undergone a kidney transplant, Duke Health researchers report.

30 Aug 2023

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Researchers evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation among individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

30 Aug 2023

Maintaining stable weight may help women live longer

Reaching the age of 90, 95 or 100, known as exceptional longevity, was more likely for women who maintained their body weight after age 60, according to a multi-institutional study led by University of California San Diego.

29 Aug 2023

Natriuresis-guided diuretic therapy improves decongestion in acute heart failure

A pragmatic natriuresis-guided diuretic approach in patients with acute heart failure significantly increases 24-hour natriuresis without impacting all-cause mortality or heart failure rehospitalization, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

29 Aug 2023

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

A recent analysis of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety, and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer.

29 Aug 2023

How do popular dietary trends impact athletic performance?

A recent Nutrients study critically evaluated the existing research on diets and their impacts on athletic performance.

29 Aug 2023

Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

A team of clinicians, exercise scientists, pharmaceutical scholars, ethicists and behavioral experts at the University of California, Irvine, outlined their concerns that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) to treat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes may have unintended and adverse consequences for children's health.

28 Aug 2023

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Obesity in early pregnancy increases long-term risk of venous thromboembolism

New study to determine if intermittent fasting or weight loss can slow aging

Cracking the obesity code: The protein leverage hypothesis

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Low-fat vegan diet can lead to a savings of more than $500 a year

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

SARS-CoV-2 Eris variant spreads faster and dodges immunity

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

UVA Health receives NIH grant for testing radical new approach to managing type 2 diabetes

Bridging the gap: Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

Study shows strong link between depression and inflammation in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

IBS researchers discover new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism

Study finds semaglutide provides benefits for patients with obesity phenotype of heart failure and HFpEF

Man-made antibody successfully prevents organ rejection after transplantation

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Maintaining stable weight may help women live longer

Natriuresis-guided diuretic therapy improves decongestion in acute heart failure

Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer

How do popular dietary trends impact athletic performance?

Experts warn of unintended consequences of using GLP-1RAs to treat childhood obesity

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

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