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UrduWomen with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Tag: Weight Gain
Medication choice may affect weight gain when initiating antidepressant treatment
A target trial emulation study found small differences in short- and longer-term mean weight change among patients initiating treatment with one of 8 first-line antidepressants. Among the medications included in the trial, bupropion was consistently associated with the least weight gain. T
Daily Sauna Time Might Help Prevent Menopause-Related Weight Gain
New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of heat treatments as a simple way to promote healthier aging.
NUTRITION 2024 Press Materials Available Now
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Top nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting in Chicago from June 29–July 2.
Almost 20% of breast cancer survivors may experience excess weight gain
Almost one out of five breast cancer survivors may experience weight gain of more than 10%, suggests a study presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. A number of factors are associated with excessive weight gain, the researchers found.
Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough
World first research from the University of South Australia shows that antipsychotics can be reformulated with a strategically engineered coating that not only mitigates unwanted weight gain but also boosts serotonin levels by more than 250%.
‘Social Jet Lag’ Leads to Weight Gain and Increased Blood Sugar in Mice
Mice experiencing “social jet lag” developed characteristics similar to people with the same phenomenon, including significant weight gain, higher blood sugar levels and lower cardiovascular fitness.
Benefits of Quitting Cigarettes During Pregnancy Exceed Dangers of Weight Gain
A Rutgers Health study ties quitting to more hypertensive disorders but fewer premature deliveries and stillbirths.
Study Urges People to Think Twice Before Going on a Diet
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with “yo-yo dieting,” also known as weight cycling.
Epigenetic signature for obesity found in study of twins
WSU study finds epigenetic signature in cheek cells of obese people, suggesting a biomarker test for obesity could be developed
Study: Metformin can help youth manage weight gain side effect of bipolar medications
A new large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care provider, found the drug metformin can help prevent or reduce weight gain in youth taking medication to treat bipolar disorder.
High Pregnancy Weight Gain Tied to Higher Risk of Later Death
Findings from 50 years of data highlighted the health risks when more weight is gained in pregnancy than recommended, especially when it comes to heart disease- and diabetes-related mortality
Jet lag disorder associated with shift work can lead to brain changes increasing appetite
Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite in a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings, published in Communications Biology, could help the millions of people that work through the night and struggle with weight gain.
Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
Young vegetables known as microgreens are claimed to be superfoods, but how do they compare to mature veggies? Their nutritional profiles and effects on gut bacteria differ, scientists say, yet tests in mice suggest that both could limit weight gain. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2023.
Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
The stress, lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting from the disruption and isolation of the pandemic shutdown led many children and adolescents to gain excess weight. But weight gain was greatest in low-income youth who already were disproportionately affected by obesity.
Preventing weight gain: Yo-yo no-go zones for Australians
There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.
Poor self-esteem and body image drive weight gain and worse mental health in teenage years
These are the findings of a study of more than 12,000 children in the UK in which researchers from Imperial College London explored the impacts of psychological and social factors on the relationship between mental health and body mass index (BMI) throughout adolescence.
Weight Change in Early Parkinson’s May Be Tied to Changes in Thinking Skills
People who gain or lose weight soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be more likely to have changes in their thinking skills than people who maintain their weight, according to a study published in the October 19, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Weight gain isn’t inevitable when you start college
Research suggests that implementing healthy patterns early can help stave off the freshman 15 weight gain.
Scientists Identify Source of Weight Gain From Antipsychotics
DALLAS – May 12, 2021 – Scientists with UT Southwestern’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute have identified the molecular mechanism that can cause weight gain for those using a common antipsychotic medication. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, suggest new ways to counteract the weight gain, including a drug recently approved to treat genetic obesity, according to the study, which involved collaborations with scientists at UT Dallas and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Postmenopausal Estrogen Drop May Increase Taste for Fat, Drive Weight Gain
Article title: Sex differences in fat taste responsiveness are modulated by estradiol Authors: Naima S. Dahir, Ashley N. Calder, Blake J. McKinley, Yan Liu, Timothy A. Gilbertson From the authors: “Overall, our results validate that steroid hormones influence taste-guided behaviors…
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop a First-in-Class Humanized Antibody Targeting Bone and Fat
Blocking the Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) whose levels rise at menopause could solve bone loss and weight gain Senior Author: Mone Zaidi, MD, PhD, MACP, Director of the Mount Sinai Bone Program and Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease) at…
Office location linked to body size, UGA study finds
Is your office located on the opposite end of the building from the copier? That might be a good thing for your waistline.
How the Global Pandemic is Impacting Patients with Eating Disorders
From isolation to weight gain to the anxiety of remote learning, the global pandemic presents a variety of reasons why those with eating disorders are having a difficult time managing their health conditions. Jessie Menzel, MD, pediatric program manager with…
Exercise Makes Female Rats Hungrier, Sustains Weight Gain
Sex differences play a large role in the relationship between exercise, appetite and weight loss, according to new research in rats. The study is published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Weight stigma can be harmful to many, including marginalized identities
Weight-inclusive care prioritizes well-being over weight and having access to non-stigmatizing health care.
Low-calorie Sweeteners Have Less Effect on Weight, Blood Sugar than Sugar Does
New research suggests that low-calorie sweeteners cause only modest changes in blood sugar, insulin levels, insulin sensitivity and weight gain, as compared to those induced by sugar. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.
Mount Sinai Researcher’s Examine the Metabolic Effects of an Oral Blood Cancer Drug
Recent study found that an effective blood cancer treatment was associated with weight gain, obesity, and increased systolic blood pressure