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Study uncovers trigger for cachexia

Among all major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the highest rate of death - 93 percent of patients die within five years of diagnosis.

13 Jun 2019

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

Most people assume that their blood pressure falls after a sauna, which is why this is often thought of as relaxing. This may be true in the long-term, but during the sauna session itself, surprisingly, the blood pressure rises just as if you were having a short moderately strenuous workout, according to a new study. This increases the workload on the heart.

13 Jun 2019

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

A new study set out to explore what does and does not work in the field of modern medical practice, and came up with 396 reported reversals of previously accepted medical practice over the last few decades.

12 Jun 2019

UNC receives $3.8 million grant to assess impact of Med-South behavioral weight loss program

The Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to fund research that will address the challenge of achieving long-term weight loss among patients with obesity cared for at primary care practices.

12 Jun 2019

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Researchers have found that many widely accepted dietary guidelines are not suitable for everyone, with even twins responding differently to the same foods.

11 Jun 2019

$Early exposure to antacids could put infants at risk for bone fractures during childhood$

Early exposure to antacids could put infants at risk for bone fractures during childhood

Infants who are given antacids in their first year of life are more likely to fracture a bone later as a child, according to a new study published June 7 in Pediatrics.

11 Jun 2019

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq), in combination with the chemotherapy bendamustine and a rituximab product (a combination known as "BR"), to treat adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has progressed or returned after at least two prior therapies.

10 Jun 2019

No lasting improvement in insulin secretion with diabetic medication

Adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus respond to medical treatment by producing more insulin, but there is no long-term effect on insulin secretion after treatment stops, concluded a pair of clinical trials.

9 Jun 2019

Posture impacts taste perception, finds study

Summertime is often filled with outdoor parties and food trucks, meaning you're spending more time standing up and eating. But if you want to actually enjoy your meal, researchers say you're better off finding a seat.

8 Jun 2019

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

For patients taking proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal disease (GERD) or other acid-related conditions, new research puts safety concerns to rest.

7 Jun 2019

Doing more harm than good: Scientists uncover harmful effects of dietary supplements

This week, two independent reports highlight the hidden dangers associated with widely available dietary supplements.

6 Jun 2019

Dietary supplements associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children, young adults

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to consumption of vitamins, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

6 Jun 2019

Workload and burnout contribute to unhealthy behaviors that cause weight gain

A new study from the University of Georgia has found that feeling overworked contributes to a variety of unhealthy behaviors that can cause weight gain.

4 Jun 2019

Bariatric surgery can be safe, effective treatment for teenagers with obesity

Pediatricians are often reluctant to recommend bariatric surgery for teenagers, but a Rutgers-led study concludes it is a justifiable treatment for adolescents with persistent extreme obesity if they can maintain a healthy lifestyle afterward.

28 May 2019

Are DNA-based diets and personalized 'medical foods' the future for weight loss?

Experts say that by understanding how a person responds to specific nutrients, healthcare practitioners could provide better nutritional advice.

28 May 2019

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released the results of a study warning women over 50 about the stroke risks connected to drinking artificially sweetened drinks.

23 May 2019

Genetic switch that controls conversion of bad to good fat identified

Fat cells. They are the bane of a dieter's existence, but fat is important. Previous studies showed the subcutaneous white fat cells can transform to brown and beige varieties when exposed to cold stress.

23 May 2019

Proton therapy results in fewer side effects for many cancer patients

Proton therapy results in fewer side effects than traditional X-ray radiation therapy for many cancer patients, according to a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania.

22 May 2019

Ultra-processed diet increases calorie consumption and weight gain

Experts have long suspected that increased consumption of processed foods over the past 50 years has been a primary driver of the obesity epidemic.

21 May 2019

Ultra-Processed foods delay satiety, increase food intake and weight gain

Eating highly processed foods could be associated with weight gain finds a new study. The study was published in the latest issue of Cell Metabolism and is titled, “Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake.”

19 May 2019

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Study uncovers trigger for cachexia

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

UNC receives $3.8 million grant to assess impact of Med-South behavioral weight loss program

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Early exposure to antacids could put infants at risk for bone fractures during childhood

First chemoimmunotherapy regimen approved by FDA for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

No lasting improvement in insulin secretion with diabetic medication

Posture impacts taste perception, finds study

New research provides welcomed news for countless patients taking PPIs

Doing more harm than good: Scientists uncover harmful effects of dietary supplements

Dietary supplements associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children, young adults

Workload and burnout contribute to unhealthy behaviors that cause weight gain

Bariatric surgery can be safe, effective treatment for teenagers with obesity

Are DNA-based diets and personalized 'medical foods' the future for weight loss?

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

Genetic switch that controls conversion of bad to good fat identified

Proton therapy results in fewer side effects for many cancer patients

Ultra-processed diet increases calorie consumption and weight gain

Ultra-Processed foods delay satiety, increase food intake and weight gain

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Weight Loss News and Research

Latest Weight Loss News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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