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Tag: EATING DISORDERS/OBESITY
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,…
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…
Rutgers study: Bariatric surgery significantly reduces cancer risk for certain patients
Researchers explore weight loss’ significant impact on cancer risk
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…
Massive study reveals few differences between men and women’s brains
Study by Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science neuroscientists conduct meta-synthesis of three decades of research
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…
Fatty liver hepatitis is caused by auto-aggressive immune cells
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), often called ‘fatty liver hepatitis’, can lead to serious liver damage and liver cancer. A team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered that this condition is caused by cells that attack healthy…
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…
Sleep disturbances may contribute to weight gain in menopause
Study suggests addressing sleep problems could help women avoid middle age weight gain
Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity
Findings suggest drug has potential to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
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
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with obesity are significantly more likely to need ICU care
Study did not find higher risk of death in people with obesity, COVID-19
‘Hunger hormone’ ghrelin affects monetary decision making
High ghrelin levels in healthy females predict more impulsive choices, researchers say
Lifestyle program improves fertility for women with obesity, infertility
Intervention offers cost-effective alternative to standard of care for women with obesity
Obesity raises type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS
Findings underscore importance of weight control in women with PCOS
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
Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adults
Parental obesity predisposes children to develop diabetes, metabolic issues
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…
Children’s dietary guidelines need to change, experts say
Parents need better advice on how to encourage kids to eat veggies
Food insecurity may make losing weight more difficult, even with an intense intervention
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
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 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…
Belly fat resistant to every-other-day fasting: study
Studies in mice show fat location matters for intermittent fasting
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.
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…
Vaginal pessaries prove effective in treating pelvic organ prolapse long-term
New study suggests use of vaginal pessaries can reduce need for pelvic reconstructive surgery and identifies most common reasons why women discontinue their use
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…
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
Store fat or burn it? Targeting a single protein flips the switch
Tamping down protein synthesis in mouse study confers resistance to obesity
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…
Study links prolonged sedentary time to distractibility in adults with obesity, overweight
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists used accelerometers to track daily activity levels for a week in 89 adults with obesity or overweight and, in a series of tests, measured their ability to multitask and maintain their attention despite distractions. The study…
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
ACC urges COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for highest risk heart disease patients
Health policy statement recommends priority vaccination for specific heart disease patient populations not specified in CDC distribution guidance
UTEP professor’s study may lead to solutions for overeating
EL PASO, Texas – Science is a step closer to a new response to obesity, thanks in part to a study conducted by a team that included Sergio Iñiguez, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at The University of Texas at…
Why portraying humans as healthy machines can backfire
News from the Journal of Marketing
Polynesian ancestry linked to obesity, heart failure and diabetes in Native Hawaiians
Both genetic and lifestyle factors likely contribute to disease risks
Patient education program with mental health component reduces cardiovascular disease risks
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — People who participated in a health education program that included both mental health and physical health information significantly reduced their risks of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases by the end of the 12-month intervention – and…
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
‘Gamechanger’ drug for treating obesity cuts body weight by 20%
Peer-reviewed | randomised controlled trial | people
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
Alcohol, calories, and obesity: Could labelling make a difference?
Mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic drinks could possibly address both alcohol consumption and obesity. An analysis published in Obesity Reviews summaries the results of studies that have examined consumer knowledge of the calorie content of alcoholic drinks, public support for…
Extreme blood sugar swings in people with type 2 diabetes may increase heart disease risk
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – In patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors’ visits are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, looked at…
New research looks at teen bariatric surgery outcomes by age
Results of study, published in Pediatrics, support early intervention based on clinical indication rather than age alone
School-made lunch ‘better’ for children
Universal meals can be more healthy – experts
Obese, snoring mini pigs show how air flows through the throat during sleep apnea
With a small snout, a short and curled tail, and a big, round stomach, mini pigs are the epitome of cute–and sometimes, they snore. Now, researchers think these snoring pigs can be used to study obstructive sleep apnea. A study…