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Tag: DIET/BODY WEIGHT
Custom diets are essential to mental health, new research shows
BINGHAMTON, NY — Customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimizing mental health, according to new research including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “There is increasing evidence that diet plays a major role in…
The social and economic cost of eating disorders in the United States
The impact of eating disorders in the United States was nearly $400 billion in 2018-19 when considering both economic costs and reduced wellbeing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders . Investigators estimated that the…
How to choose low glycaemic index (GI) foods? A GI “glossary” of Asian foods released
Singapore research team’s comprehensive study provides the glycaemic index values for a variety of foods that are consumed in non-Western countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Middle East and more.
High fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein
Peer Reviewed Experimental Animals Consumption of a high fat diet may be activating a response in the heart that is causing destructive growth and lead to greater risk of heart attacks, according to new research. In a paper published in…
Meeting the meat needs of the future
Tokyo, Japan – Humans are largely omnivores, and meat in various forms has always featured in the diet of most cultures. However, with the increasing population and pressure on the environment, traditional methods of meeting this fundamental food requirement are…
Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a growing risk for America’s young people
Bitter receptor involved in anti-inflammatory effect of resveratrol?
Human gum cells as a test system for investigating interactions between resveratrol, bitter receptors and the release of inflammatory markers
Belly fat resistant to every-other-day fasting: study
Studies in mice show fat location matters for intermittent fasting
New research highlights health risks to babies on the front line of climate change
Extreme rainfall associated with climate change is causing harm to babies in some of the most forgotten places on the planet setting in motion a chain of disadvantage down the generations, according to new research in Nature Sustainability . Researchers…
Deciphering the genetics behind eating disorders
By studying the genomes of more than 20,000 individuals, an international team is shedding light on the genetic links between eating disorders, mental illnesses and body weight regulation.
Not all “good” cholesterol is healthy
The work shows that people with large HDL particles have an increased risk of myocardial infarction, while only small HDL particles are actually associated with decreased risk
Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against disease
People living with obesity tend to have unhealthy glucose and lipid levels in their blood, as well as high blood pressure. As a result, they are more at risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. But scientists have observed that up…
Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism
University of Missouri researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyle
Perceived discrimination makes black females more likely than males to exercise, eat healthy
Study suggests optimism plays a role
Subcutaneous semaglutide vs. placebo as adjunct to intensive behavioral therapy on body weight in adults with overweight or obesity
What The Study Did: This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide versussplacebo for weight management as an adjunct to intensive behavioral therapy with initial low-calorie diet in adults with overweight or obesity. Authors: Thomas A. Wadden,…
Semaglutide paired with intensive behavioral therapy showed triple weight loss vs placebo
In study at Penn Medicine and other locations, participants lost an average of 16% of starting weight, more than one-third lost 20% or more of baseline weight
Mushrooms Add Important Nutrients When Included in the Typical Diet
First dietary modeling analysis of all three USDA Food Patterns investigates the effects of adding a serving of mushrooms
How “ugly” labels can increase purchase of unattractive produce
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Self-monitoring using digital health tools is associated with weight loss
SILVER SPRING, Md.–A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled studies among adults with overweight or obesity showed that greater engagement in self-monitoring using digital health tools was associated with significant weight loss, according to a paper published online in Obesity…
Give the heart a ketone? It may be beneficial
Review finds emerging evidence ketone therapy holds potential for cardiovascular intervention
School of Community Health Sciences publishes study on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes
Research points to a proactive shift that halts the spread of preemption and begins the task of overturning existing health policy statues
Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and esophagus
Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or voice box) and esophagus. The study is published early online in…
Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart disease and save £1.64bn
England’s salt reduction program will have led to nearly 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease and £1.64 billion of healthcare cost savings by 2050, according to research by Queen Mary University of London
Gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging and longevity
Data from over 9,000 people reveal a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival in the latest decades of life
Body shape, beyond weight, drives fat stigma for women
A woman’s body shape–not only the amount of fat–is what drives stigma associated with overweight and obesity. Fat stigma is a socially acceptable form of prejudice that contributes to poor medical outcomes and negatively affects educational and economic opportunities. But…
Irish-Welsh team to investigate oats
– major grant to develop new climate-resistant varieties
3D microscopy clarifies understanding of body’s immune response to obesity
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Researchers who focus on fat know that some adipose tissue is more prone to inflammation-related comorbidities than others, but the reasons why are not well understood. Thanks to a new analytical technique, scientists are getting a clearer…
Physical therapy after c-section improves outcomes
Study shows women who received physical therapy had higher satisfaction and less pain
Association of maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy with later health of offspring in adolescence
What The Study Did: The observational study examined associations between maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy (as measured by body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, glucose level and smoking) with the later cardiovascular health of their offspring at ages 10…
Role of diet in risk of colorectal cancer
What The Study Did: Researchers examined the strength of the evidence from published meta-analyses of observational studies that looked at the association between diet and the risk of colorectal cancer. Authors: Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of the University of Utah…
Mother’s heart health in pregnancy impacts child’s heart health in adolescence
Previous research found 90% of US mothers have suboptimal heart health in pregnancy
Study: Facing heat illness, dehydration risks, marching bands need access to athletic trainers
Data shows high core temps, low hydration among bands, little access to healthcare
Why portraying humans as healthy machines can backfire
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Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affected babies’ genes
A study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and epigenetic alterations in the baby. The study is published in the journal Diabetes . An international collaboration between…
Genetic ancestry linked to diabetes, heart failure and obesity among Native Hawaiians
First-ever large-scale genetic study examining Hawaiian Polynesians and health risk is led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC
Polynesian ancestry linked to obesity, heart failure and diabetes in Native Hawaiians
Both genetic and lifestyle factors likely contribute to disease risks
A study analyses breakfast-related advertising in Mediterranean countries
Breakfast products featured in advertising targeting children contain triple the amount of sugar of those advertised for adults
Mobile game that uses implicit learning improved children’s short-term food choices
Rates of overweight and obesity in children are rising around the world, with serious long-term consequences for health and health care costs. In prior research, video and mobile games have helped children eat healthier and exercise more. A new study…
New targets for the development of a drug treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes
The hormone GIP regulates body weight and food intake via a receptor in the brain
‘Gamechanger’ drug for treating obesity cuts body weight by 20%
Peer-reviewed | randomised controlled trial | people
New evidence linking eggs, cholesterol to cardiovascular death
A person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was positively associated with their risk of death, while intake of egg whites or egg substitutes was negatively associated with death in a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by…
Outpatient dietary management of electrolyte disorders during COVID-19
What The Article Says: In this essay, the authors describe a 97-year-old patient who learned to titrate condensed chicken soup like a medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: Yuenting Diana Kwong, M.D., M.A.S., University of California, San Francisco, is the…
Popular tool for measuring child feeding practices validated by RIT researcher
A Rochester Institute of Technology researcher has validated a tool measuring adherence to a popular child feeding approach used by pediatricians, nutritionists, social workers and child psychologists to assess parents’ feeding practices and prevent feeding problems. The best-practice approach, known…
Vegan diet better for weight loss and cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet
A vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet, according to a groundbreaking new study that compared the diets head to head. The randomized crossover trial, which was published in the Journal of the American College…
Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of ‘gut’ health
University of Missouri researchers develop a noninvasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
School gardens linked with kids eating more vegetables
Getting children to eat their vegetables can seem like an insurmountable task, but nutrition researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found one way: school gardens and lessons on using what’s grown in them. Researchers worked with 16…
New clues to how muscle wasting occurs in people with cancer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Muscle wasting, or the loss of muscle tissue, is a common problem for people with cancer, but the precise mechanisms have long eluded doctors and scientists. Now, a new study led by Penn State researchers gives…
Feed Fido fresh human-grade dog food to scoop less poop
URBANA, Ill. – For decades, kibble has been our go-to diet for dogs. But the dog food marketplace has exploded in recent years, with grain-free, fresh, and now human-grade offerings crowding the shelves. All commercial dog foods must meet standards…
NEW ALLEN DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATORS TACKLE QUESTIONS ABOUT METABOLISM & IMMUNE SYSTEM
Awards announced by The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group will fund research in health, disease, and technology development all centered on the emerging field of immunometabolism