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UrduThe protein Asc-1 regulates whether fat-burning beige or fat-storing white adipocytes are formed, which can have an impact on the development of metabolic diseases. This is shown by a current study of the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Center…
Tag: DIET/BODY WEIGHT
Diets high in heat-treated foods increase risk of chronic kidney disease, rat study shows
Processed foods drive intestinal barrier permeability and microvascular diseases
Kids’ metabolic health can be improved with exercise during pregnancy: here’s why
BOSTON – (March 25, 2021) – A mechanism has been identified that explains how physical exercise in pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. According to researchers, the key lies with a protein called SOD3, vitamin D and adequate exercise,…
Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds
No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals
TGen-ASU review suggests added sugars are contributing to liver disease among children
Reduction in global consumption of added fructose would yield a positive impact
Correcting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression
Research has found that obesity and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety seem to often go hand in hand. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are providing new insights into this association by identifying and characterizing…
How much peanut does it take to trigger an allergic reaction?
University of Cincinnati toxicologist says finding an ‘eliciting dose’ may help those who suffer mild or moderate allergic reactions to peanut
Rutgers study: Bariatric surgery significantly reduces cancer risk for certain patients
Researchers explore weight loss’ significant impact on cancer risk
More protein doesn’t mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults
A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more than consuming a moderate amount of protein while training.
More protein doesn’t mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more than consuming a moderate amount of protein while training. The intervention involved a…
When fly larvae are hungry
Does this situation appear familiar to you? You go shopping on an empty stomach and notice at the checkouts that more – and mostly unhealthy – products have found their way into your shopping cart than originally planned. Unconsciously, your…
Moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size
Pregnant women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of as little as half a cup of coffee a day on average had slightly smaller babies than pregnant women who did not consume caffeinated beverages, according to a study by researchers at…
Positive self-image and self-esteem protects against weight gain in adolescence
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that the way young people view their bodies have a great impact on their BMI.
Positive self-image and self-esteem protects against weight gain in adolescence
A new study from the University of Bergen (UiB) shows that the way young people view their bodies have a great impact on their BMI. In a two-year follow up study among 1225 Norwegian adolescents in their early teens, professor…
Nine potentially harmful stimulants found in supplements listing deterenol as ingredient
Study finds hidden pharmaceutical cocktails never tested in humans in 17 supplement products available in the United States
Physical activity helps curb low-grade inflammation in children
Low physical activity, unhealthy diet quality, and being overweight is the most unfavourable combination
Association found between consumption of ultra-processed foods and drinks and colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drink could increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This was the conclusion of a large study undertaken by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, based…
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work.
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work. The study, published recently in BMJ Neurology and led by King’s College London, examined…
Aging-US: Adiposity & Muscle Function: a community-based cross-sectional study
Dr. Wei-Shiung Yang from The National Taiwan University Hospital said, “The impact of muscle mass or muscle strength on functional disability has attracted high levels of attention in the medical community”
Weight changes during pandemic-related shelter-in-place
What The Study Did: Researchers investigated whether shelter-in-place orders in the United States during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with changes in body weight among adults. Authors: Gregory M. Marcus, M.D., M.A.S., of the University of…
Graduates of comprehensive preschool program less likely to be obese in adulthood
WHAT: Children in high-poverty neighborhoods who participated in a comprehensive preschool program that provided parents with health and educational services and job training had a lower body mass index (BMI) in their late 30s than a similar group who participated…
A strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning
Drinking a strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning, new study finds
New study implicates disease-driving B cells in fatty liver disease development
University of Minnesota Medical School research suggests a Western diet and changes in gut microbes turn pathogen-fighting B-cells into ‘disease-promoters’
Spanish-speaking children experience higher rate of obesity than English-speaking children
Childhood obesity also more prevalent among U.S. households with low socioeconomic status
Genetic evidence suggests men can develop PCOS-like condition
Study indicates PCOS may not be primarily a female reproductive disorder
‘Hunger hormone’ ghrelin affects monetary decision making
High ghrelin levels in healthy females predict more impulsive choices, researchers say
Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity
Findings suggest drug has potential to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
Maintaining Body Weight Won’t Save Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Stable Body Weight May Hide Loss of Muscle, 40 Percent Higher Risk of Premature Death
Researchers call for access to Ivermectin for young children
Millions of children weighing less than 15kg are currently denied access to Ivermectin treatment due to insufficient safety data being available to support a change to the current label indication. The WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN)’s new meta-analysis published today…
Dieting suppresses ‘cellular engines’, weight loss surgery gives boost to mitochondria
Dieting impairs the energy-producing machinery of fat tissue, potentially resulting in weight regain
A raw diet for under 6-month-old puppies may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease
According to a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, a raw diet from the late stages of suckling to roughly two months of age may reduce the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs later in life. In…
Consumption of added sugar doubles fat production
Sugar is added to many common foodstuffs, and people in Switzerland consume more than 100 grams of it every day. The high calorie content of sugar causes excessive weight and obesity, and the associated diseases. But does too much sugar…
Is there an association between a pregnant mother’s diet and her child’s weight?
Study results published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that a mother’s diet during pregnancy has a long-term impact on her child’s weight gain trajectory
Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adults
Parental obesity predisposes children to develop diabetes, metabolic issues
Multiyear workplace health promotion program shown to prevent health risks
The results of an eight-year workplace health promotion program were encouraging for health promotion
Metabolic derangements caused by a high-fat diet may be possible to eliminate
Intake of a high-fat diet leads to an increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and fatty liver. A study in mice from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that it is possible to eliminate the deleterious effects of…
Cleveland Clinic researchers discover microbial infection that impairs healing in Crohn’s disease
Study published in Science lays the groundwork for new strategies to treat or prevent the disease
Children’s dietary guidelines need to change, experts say
Parents need better advice on how to encourage kids to eat veggies
Healthy Diet Index supports diet quality assessment and dietary counselling in healthcare
The Healthy Diet Index developed by Finnish nutrition experts facilitates the assessment of diet quality. Its effectiveness was demonstrated in a recently published study. Dietary counselling plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of chronic lifestyle diseases. In…
Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower stroke risk
Boston, MA – People who eat diets with higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less-healthy plant-based foods may reduce their risk of stroke compared to people with lower-quality diets, according to a new study led by…
Cereal side streams can be utilized as sources of protein and dietary fiber
Every year, the food industry generates substantial amounts of side streams, such as cereal brans. Instead of using them for food, they are primarily utilised as feed or in energy production. “We are wasting high-quality protein and dietary fibre. Using…
JNCCN: New evidence on need to address muscle health among patients with cancer
Results of new study underscore the need for the development and testing of nutrition and fitness interventions, as muscle quality significantly correlates with symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and survival
Virtual avatar coaching with community context for adult-child dyads
Virtual reality avatar-based coaching shows promise to increase access to and extend the reach of nutrition education programs to children at risk for obesity, according to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Hypertension disorders of pregnancy increase risk of premature maternal mortality
New study suggests women with history of HDPs may have greater risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths
Food insecurity may make losing weight more difficult, even with an intense intervention
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90% of young women report using a filter or editing their photos before posting
New report shows that young women feel under constant scrutiny, and this anxiety and distress has been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic
Are higher obesity rates in minority groups a product of systemic racism?
Perspective article provides evidence and potential solutions.
The gut mycobiome influences the metabolism of processed foods
New research in mice points to a significant role for fungi to shape metabolism, including fat deposition, and metabolic hormones.
Research identifies impact of teenage screen use
Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research at the University of Leicester.