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UrduWell-known foods taste the best, but if we know where the food comes from and how it is made, it gets better, even if we don’t think the taste is spot on. New research from Future Consumer Lab at the University of Copenhagen demonstrates this.
Tag: DIET/BODY WEIGHT
Scientists explore Egyptian mummy bones with x-rays and infrared light
Researchers from Cairo University work with teams at Berkeley Lab’s Advanced Light Source to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years
Meal-detection technology brings ‘artificial pancreas’ one step closer to reality
A.I. researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology develop meal-detection technology that allows insulin to be administered automatically with unprecedented speed and accuracy
ACP issues policy recommendations aimed at mitigating the rising costs of prescription drugs
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
ACP issues policy recommendations aimed at mitigating the rising costs of prescription drugs
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Common anti-inflammatory may increase risk of diabetes
A commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory may increase the risk of diabetes after just one week of treatment, according to new findings presented at The Society for Endocrinology Annual Conference. Healthy men given doses of the drug comparable to those used to…
Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to obesity during pregnancy
Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs fat metabolism and may be associated with obesity during pregnancy, according to findings presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference. Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin B12 had metabolic markers indicative of increased fat…
Age is not a barrier to the benefits of weight-loss surgery
While weight-loss surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65, a new study shows that these procedures can lead to successful weight loss and better diabetes control in older adults. The study, presented at the Society…
Impaired liver function during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood obesity
Impaired liver function during pregnancy may alter gut bacteria composition and increase the risk of obesity in children, according to results presented at The Society for Endocrinology Annual Conference. In a rodent of model of the most common liver disease…
Kidney disease outcomes differ between severely obese kids vs. adults after bariatric surgery
WASHINGTON – Adolescents with Type 2 diabetes experienced more hyperfiltration and earlier attenuation of their elevated urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) after gastric bypass surgery compared with adults. This finding contrasts with adolescents or adults who did not have diabetes prior…
Study finds glutamates such as MSG can help reduce Americans’ sodium intake
Promising results from a new study published in the journal Nutrients add to accumulating evidence that glutamates such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used to reduce sodium in the food supply. The study analyzed data from the National Health…
Doctors don’t realize hair care prevents many African-American women from exercise
Education needed to help doctors work with patients, find solutions to stay active
Eight tips for promoting men’s health
UBC men’s health expert John Oliffe has a few tips that can help ensure the success of men’s health programs
What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
The research conducted in mice found that the time-of-day dependent metabolic cycle is altered by high caloric diet. Since glucocorticoids are widely used drugs for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, these findings published in Molecular Cell suggest that lean and…
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes, including plus size
Higher BMI does not guard against dangerous heart risks, UCSF-led study shows
How sweet it isn’t: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients’ food intake
UMass Amherst sensory expert seeks strategies to help patients eat well
Factors during pregnancy may affect early childhood weight
In a study published in Pediatric Obesity , a child’s high and increasing body mass index between ages two and six years was strongly associated with pre-pregnancy obesity and overweight in the child’s mother; modestly associated with maternal type 1…
What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
The research conducted in mice found that the time-of-day dependent metabolic cycle is altered by high caloric diet. Since glucocorticoids are widely used drugs for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, these findings published in Molecular Cell suggest that lean and…
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes, including plus size
Higher BMI does not guard against dangerous heart risks, UCSF-led study shows
How sweet it isn’t: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients’ food intake
UMass Amherst sensory expert seeks strategies to help patients eat well
Factors during pregnancy may affect early childhood weight
In a study published in Pediatric Obesity , a child’s high and increasing body mass index between ages two and six years was strongly associated with pre-pregnancy obesity and overweight in the child’s mother; modestly associated with maternal type 1…
Weight-loss surgery may counter genetic risk for developing breast cancer
Overweight and obesity associated with an increased risk of 13 types of cancer
Study shows bariatric surgery’s impact on diabetic kidney disease in severely obese teens
5-year study suggests bariatric surgery dramatically decreases rate of diabetic kidney disease in severely obese teens with type 2 diabetes
E. coli gain edge by changing their diets in inflammatory bowel disease
What if you had to plan your outings based on how your stomach felt that day or where the nearest restroom is located? For many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), their guts have an inordinate effect on their daily…
High waist circumference associated with elevated risk of obesity-related dementia
SILVER SPRING, Md.–Waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in the elderly, according to a report published in Obesity , the flagship journal of The Obesity Society. The study is…
Obesity embargo alert for November 2019 issue
Editors’ Choice 1 – 7th Annual Journal Symposium Showcases Five Winning Papers, to be presented Nov. 5, 3:30-5 pm ( https:/ / obesityweek. com/ session/ obesity-journal-symposium/ ) Children and Adolescents’ Anthropometrics Body Composition from 3-D Optical Surface Scans, Michael C.…
ObesityWeek® features oral, poster abstracts
Topics include maternal diet, sugar-sweetened beverages, bariatric surgery
Study: A mother’s warmth, sensitivity can mitigate obesity risk factors in infants
A majority of mothers in the UB study had used cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine during pregnancy, an obesity risk factor
Biliary complication rates similar for kids and adults after weight-loss surgery
Las Vegas, Nev. — (November 5, 2019) — Adolescents and teens experience biliary side effects after weight-loss surgery at about the same rate as adults. However, in younger patients, the symptoms are more likely to manifest as pancreatic inflammation, or…
Cancer risk drops in half with over 20% weight loss after bariatric surgery
New study compares differences in cancer risk reduction among weight-loss surgery patients
Metabolic surgery cuts likelihood of recurrent and fatal heart attacks
Patients with history of heart disease reduce their risk by half
New study challenges decades-old patient eligibility criteria for weight-loss surgery
Patients who have surgery before obesity progresses to severe stages may achieve even greater health benefits
Web-based calculator predicts risk of death, complications from diabetes and obesity
Evidence-based prediction tool designed to help patients decide between metabolic surgery and standard medical therapy
Adding weight loss counseling to group visits improves diabetes outcomes
Patients lost weight, controlled blood sugars and used less medication on low-carb diet
Adding weight loss counseling to group visits improves diabetes outcomes
Patients lost weight, controlled blood sugars and used less medication on low-carb diet
Vegan school lunches have 3 times more fiber than meat-based entrées
Plant-based pilot program showed vegan meals are heart-healthy, popular with students
Vegan school lunches have 3 times more fiber than meat-based entrées
Plant-based pilot program showed vegan meals are heart-healthy, popular with students
Adding weight loss counseling to group visits improves diabetes outcomes
Patients lost weight, controlled blood sugars and used less medication on low-carb diet
Vegan school lunches have 3 times more fiber than meat-based entrées
Plant-based pilot program showed vegan meals are heart-healthy, popular with students
American Academy of Pediatrics looks at use of nonnutritive sweeteners by children
AAP policy statement evaluates what’s known, along with gaps in evidence, about their effects on children’s health
Bariatric surgery is a safe option for young adolescents with morbid obesity
Research finds that risks of complications or readmissions are low in comparison to risks associated with lifelong obesity
Informal sharing of breast milk gains popularity among women, despite safety risks
Research focuses on reasons women turn to other mothers for breast milk instead of milk banks
Emory researchers find college football players’ weight gain leads to heart problems
Increased BP, arterial stiffening, LVH
Americans’ interest in CBD eclipses nearly all other health products or topics
A new study published in JAMA Network Open led by UC San Diego health scientists finds that every month as many as 6.4 million Americans turn to Google to learn about or buy Cannabidiol (CBD), eclipsing or rivalling interest in…
Health in old age is a lifelong affair
Reduced food intake in old mice can no longer improve health
Glucose wears down circadian clocks in obesity, may drive cardiovascular risk
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Oct. 22, 2019) – High glucose in obesity appears to gum up the works of the circadian clocks inside our cells that help regulate the timing of many body functions across the 24-hour day and drive the risk…
NYSCF announces 2019 Class of NYSCF – Robertson Investigators
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) announced the 2019 class of NYSCF – Robertson Investigators, welcoming six of the most talented stem cell researchers and neuroscientists into the NYSCF Investigator Program. The NYSCF Investigator Program fosters and encourages promising…
Mayo Clinic researchers find dairy products associated with higher risk of prostate cancer
Comprehensive review of studies shows decreased risks associated with plant-based diets
Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome
(Barcelona, October 21, 2019) A study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that specific foods could provide protection for the gut, by helping bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties to thrive. Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands have…
Ugandans and Kenyans in cities happy to pay for food that is more nutritious
Malnutrition remains a serious problem for many people in East Africa; poor consumers are willing to pay a premium for healthier foods, pointing to a new strategy for improving nutrition at a large scale