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Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

In a recent study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, researchers in the United States reported findings of qualitative research that they pursued to understand the perceived impact of weight stigma and weight-neutral care among women receiving treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) with type 2 diabetes. BED is the most common eating disorder in the United States (US).

29 Jan 2023

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

A recent study explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

29 Jan 2023

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

Nearly four years ago, federal health officials reported on a frightening new epidemic linked to e-cigarette use that caused a life-threatening and potentially irreversible lung condition.

25 Jan 2023

Midriff bulge linked to heightened risk of physical frailty in older age

Carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from mid-life onwards, is linked to a heightened risk of physical frailty in older age, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

24 Jan 2023

Study shows the effectiveness of web-based interventions for promoting weight loss

Being obese and overweight can cause serious chronic diseases, which include type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer.

24 Jan 2023

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

Transient gut infection not only promotes white adipose tissue expansion and host weight gain but also optimizes host metabolism for carbohydrates.

23 Jan 2023

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunogeneticist Rubén Martínez-Barricarte, PhD, has discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections including a life-threatening fungal pneumonia.

23 Jan 2023

Calorie counting better for weight loss than intermittent fasting

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers in the United States assessed the correlation between sleeping and eating intervals and long-term weight change.

22 Jan 2023

How do mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies?

Researchers explored how mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies.

19 Jan 2023

What factors are associated with successful dietary weight loss interventions?

A new study explored the factors governing the success of long- and short-term weight loss interventions.

18 Jan 2023

Researchers report that vectored expression of a high-affinity ACE2 microbody protein establishes a high degree of protection from SARS-CoV-2

Researchers evaluated the use of receptor decoys for SARS-CoV-2 based on soluble forms of ACE2 for immunological prophylaxis and management of COVID-19 through the use of AAV vectors.

16 Jan 2023

American Academy of Pediatrics releases the first clinical practice guideline for evaluating and treating childhood obesity

A recent news article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discussed the first clinical practice guideline released by the AAP to effectively and safely evaluate and treat pediatric obesity in children and adolescents.

13 Jan 2023

Researchers to evaluate benefits of diet interventions in older adults with $2.1 million NIH grant

Maintaining a healthy weight during the golden years is a priority for many older adults. While previous research has shown that cutting calories can lower disease risk factors, it's unclear whether it can have a long-term positive impact on disease and disability.

12 Jan 2023

Silencing the immune evasion gene enhances cancer cells' susceptibility to immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system's response against various cancers, but some patients' cancer cells are unaffected by the drugs or develop resistance during treatment.

12 Jan 2023

Effectiveness of slow eating intervention tested in overweight and obese women

A recent Eating Behaviors study has aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of a 5-week slow-eating intervention in obese women.

11 Jan 2023

Researchers demonstrate the role of Klotho protein in the formation of osteoarthritis

Researchers in the United States and Japan have discovered a new mechanism that links age-related cartilage tissue stiffening with the repression of a key protein associated with longevity.

10 Jan 2023

Understanding the molecular basis of how THC cannabinoid inhibits an important human enzyme

In various European countries and North America, medical cannabis or medicines based on cannabinoids are authorized for therapeutic purposes.

9 Jan 2023

UCD HealthTech spin-out raises €525,000 to launch a 12-month weight management program

Beyondbmi, a University College Dublin (UCD) HealthTech spin-out company supported by NovaUCD, has announced closing a €525,000 pre-seed funding round, advised by CKS Finance.

9 Jan 2023

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

The prevalence of chronic hypertension (CH) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased considerably in the pregnant population over the recent decades. Notably, the percentage of its occurrence has continued to rise due to increasing rates of obesity and advances in maternal age. Obesity is a key risk factor influencing CH or DM/T2DM.

5 Jan 2023

History of obesity produces changes in innate immunity and neuroinflammation

A history of obesity caused by a high-fat diet produces changes in innate immunity that can promote inflammatory disease – changes that persist even after weight loss and a return to normal metabolism, according to a new study in mice.

5 Jan 2023

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

Midriff bulge linked to heightened risk of physical frailty in older age

Study shows the effectiveness of web-based interventions for promoting weight loss

Transient gut infection influences hosts’ adaptation to nutrient restriction

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

Calorie counting better for weight loss than intermittent fasting

How do mutations in emergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants affect viral function, human immunity, and recognition by therapeutic antibodies?

What factors are associated with successful dietary weight loss interventions?

Researchers report that vectored expression of a high-affinity ACE2 microbody protein establishes a high degree of protection from SARS-CoV-2

American Academy of Pediatrics releases the first clinical practice guideline for evaluating and treating childhood obesity

Researchers to evaluate benefits of diet interventions in older adults with $2.1 million NIH grant

Silencing the immune evasion gene enhances cancer cells' susceptibility to immunotherapy

Effectiveness of slow eating intervention tested in overweight and obese women

Researchers demonstrate the role of Klotho protein in the formation of osteoarthritis

Understanding the molecular basis of how THC cannabinoid inhibits an important human enzyme

UCD HealthTech spin-out raises €525,000 to launch a 12-month weight management program

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

History of obesity produces changes in innate immunity and neuroinflammation

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