Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

An article published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America provides recent updates on cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in women.

8 Feb 2023

Patient's satisfaction with physician associated with completion of bariatric surgery

Patients' satisfaction with their physicians may influence their decisions to undergo bariatric surgery, according to a multicenter study involving UT Southwestern and the UTHealth School of Public Health published in JAMA Network Open.

8 Feb 2023

High-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm from the intestine

Scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm which is a major cause of death and illness in the developing world.

7 Feb 2023

Gut hormone receptor polyagonists show promise for obesity and diabetes

A new paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation describes drugs that could help lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

6 Feb 2023

Combination of time-restricted eating and high-intensity interval training can help reduce belly fat

A combination of interval training and eating only within fixed times of the day could be the key to getting rid of dangerous belly fat.

6 Feb 2023

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

Researchers briefly outlined how viral infections trigger endocrinopathies in humans.

3 Feb 2023

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

1 Feb 2023

Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis in children post-COVID-19

A new study reported a novel form of post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome in children.

31 Jan 2023

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, with an estimated 12,130 new cases diagnosed this year according to the American Cancer Society.

30 Jan 2023

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

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

Patient's satisfaction with physician associated with completion of bariatric surgery

High-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm from the intestine

Gut hormone receptor polyagonists show promise for obesity and diabetes

Combination of time-restricted eating and high-intensity interval training can help reduce belly fat

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis in children post-COVID-19

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

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

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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