2018-04-12 17:18
This month’s issue of the Journal of Lipid Research features studies examining how fats in the diet affect health, including whether the ketogenic diet is a reasonable cancer therapy;… Read More
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2018-04-11 01:59
Christoph Rader, PhD, associate professor at the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute, has been awarded a $2.875 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute to de… Read More
2018-04-10 18:07
Unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for some forms of cancer, concludes the first robust research analysis to examine the association.
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2018-04-06 23:42
A form of a sugary beverage tax has now gone into effect in the UK, where manufacturers have to pay a tax on high-sugar drinks.
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2018-04-05 13:16
A new study has found that parental mental health or financial stress and childhood behavioral issues can negatively impact weight loss in children.
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2018-04-05 04:18
Pasta and other foods rich in carbohydrates have long been removed from weight loss diets. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Toronto, pasta could actually be a v… Read More
2018-04-03 12:34
A new study suggests that pasta can be included as part of a healthy diet, without necessarily leading to weight gain.
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2018-04-03 03:52
The NHS, UK is trying out “one stop shops” for cancer diagnosis where results maybe obtained in a single day. These centres are referral centres where GPs can send in patients wh… Read More
2018-04-02 10:00
A research team has unraveled the immunopathogenesis of Johne’s disease, a chronic bovine disease that has caused endemics in Japan and many other countries, placing financial burdens… Read More
2018-03-27 05:55
A public health research team at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis has taken one of the most effective diabetes intervention programs and made it more accessible by part… Read More
2018-03-26 18:32
A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researcher has compiled evidence from more than 100 publications to show how obesity increases risk of 13 different cancers in young adul… Read More
2018-03-23 16:03
Researchers developed this treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate obesity to reduce the attrition that is common with weight-loss efforts.
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2018-03-23 07:07
When your teen snaps at you for having the gall to say hello to them in the morning and wakes up mad at the world, it can be easy to dismiss this behavior as normal adolescent moodiness.
Sou… Read More
2018-03-23 03:53
While it’s not news that weight loss and medication control type 2 diabetes, a secondary analysis found that bariatric surgery could potentially be an effective option for very obese a… Read More
2018-03-22 16:45
Patients that underwent weight-loss surgery ran a significantly lower risk of developing severe chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, when compared to conventionally treated patients, a… Read More
2018-03-22 13:33
Researchers have identified two genes that are associated with severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, a condition known of as hyperemesis gravidarum.
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2018-03-21 13:01
Most women experience some morning sickness during pregnancy, but about 2 percent of pregnant women experience a more severe form of nausea and vomiting.
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2018-03-20 17:53
A new report finds that extremely obese people who have a band surgically strapped around their stomachs to restrict food intake not only lose weight but also suffer less from arthritic knee… Read More
2018-03-20 17:17
Children with obesity may be more impulsive than those with normal weight, but during family-based behavioral treatment, the more impulsive of children with obesity may lose more weight, a n… Read More
2018-03-20 13:35
Among U.S. teenagers and young adults with severe obesity, a new study finds that only a small percentage undergo weight loss surgery, even though it is broadly considered the most effective… Read More
2018-03-19 17:56
A new study helps explain changes in the intestines that may be responsible for the reversal of diabetes in people who undergo a type of bariatric surgery known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass s… Read More
2018-03-19 13:47
A compound that mimics a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite may help people who have obesity but not diabetes to lose weight, a new study suggests.
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2018-03-19 08:51
In patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a meal schedule that includes a high-energy breakfast promotes weight loss, improves diabetes and decreases the need for insulin, new research f… Read More
2018-03-16 02:21
In a study that has implications for humans with inflammatory diseases, researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have found that, given over a six-w… Read More
2018-03-14 23:50
When a loved one or partner keeps gaining weight, concerns about their health may make us wonder: should I say something? And if you do, what’s the best way to broach the subject witho… Read More
2018-03-09 19:03
Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a non… Read More
2018-03-07 14:27
According to a new study, long-term diet plans which include low-carb or low-fat foods reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as weight loss.
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2018-03-07 09:27
A new Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics analysis has found a link between the development of inflammatory bowel disease and a past history of weight loss surgery.
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2018-03-03 01:03
People with worrisome levels of obesity and poor control of their type 2 diabetes face two dramatically different options to substantially improve their health: bariatric (weight loss) surge… Read More
2018-03-02 02:31
“Edith + Eddie,” a short documentary vying for an Academy Award Sunday, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict over caring for an agi… Read More
2018-02-13 17:18
Want to lose a little—or a lot—of weight? Forget the get-slim-quick gimmicks and magic bullets and follow the advice of these weight loss pros instead. We asked four experts… Read More
2018-02-13 08:02
Mixed martial arts athletes are potentially putting their health at risk by shedding almost 10kg in bodyweight in the lead up to fights, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.
S… Read More
2018-02-13 03:58
Can you be fit and healthy even if you’re overweight? That’s the question researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health set out to answer in a new study that shows phy… Read More
2018-02-13 03:17
A plant-based diet improves beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity in overweight adults with no history of diabetes, according to a new study published in Nutrients by researchers from t… Read More
2018-02-12 16:57
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Kathleen Golding’s weight loss struggle started when she was very young.
“I remember being in the fourth grade and having to get a note fr… Read More
2018-02-09 10:42
A new study that analyzed data from more than 49,000 women concludes that drinking 100 percent fruit juice leads to weight gain, while consumption of fresh whole fruit results in weight loss… Read More
2018-02-09 09:19
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has added the intragastric balloon to its list of approved procedures and devices. The announcement was made today and comes… Read More
2018-02-08 15:44
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Jen Widerstrom followed an intensive ketogenic diet for the last 17 days, and she’s ready to share her ab-filled results.
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2018-02-08 15:42
A new study has helped to explain why people who lose a lot of weight find it difficult to maintain a healthy diet in the long term.
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2018-02-06 02:33
In a BJS analysis of published studies in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers found that weight loss surgery helps prevent the development of microvascular complications—w… Read More
2018-02-05 20:24
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Here's some good news if you love berries, pears, and apples: Ditching fruit isn’t necessary to lose weight. It’s also not smart. Yes, fru… Read More
2018-02-05 16:39
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Committing to a weight-loss program can have an unexpected benefit: Your significant other may shed some extra pounds, too, even if they aren’t tryin… Read More
2018-02-02 17:49
For patients undergoing weight loss (bariatric) surgery, losing at least 8 percent of excess weight just one month before the procedure directly impacts their ability to shed even more pound… Read More
2018-02-02 11:13
A recent study has shown that when one partner loses weight and adopts a healthier lifestyle, the other partner is likely to lose weight too.
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2018-02-01 19:40
The levels of hormones that control hunger and fullness(satiety) both rise after weight loss, but individuals may only experience an increase in hunger, according to a new study.
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2018-01-17 10:36
Obese, middle-age men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the death rate of those who had traditional medical treatment over a 10-year period, reports a study that answers question… Read More
2018-01-17 04:11
A new study has shown that people undergoing obesity surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs have a halved risk of death compared to others who were being treated with diet and lifestyl… Read More
2018-01-15 15:55
Scientists have discovered a new enzyme in adipose tissue that helps regulate inflammation. The discovery could help in the battle against obesity.
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2018-01-13 04:06
The fat of obese people becomes distressed, scarred and inflamed, which can make weight loss more difficult, research at the University of Exeter has found.
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2018-01-12 04:30
Putting on extra kilos during winters has been blamed on holiday treats and less physical activity. Now a new study shows that less exposure to be the key to putting on the weight. A sunny v… Read More
2018-01-11 07:12
The human body has two primary kinds of fat–white fat, which stores excess calories and is associated with obesity, and brown fat, which burns calories in order to produce heat and has… Read More
2018-01-10 04:10
Malnutrition among hospitalized patients remains a serious issue that has been underdiagnosed and undertreated for decades.
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2018-01-08 07:40
Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the most recent “Teen Longitudinal Assess… Read More
2018-01-06 04:50
Compared to younger adults, older people have higher rates of complications from surgery. But many problems can be avoided by intervening with assessments and risk-reduction strategies befor… Read More
2018-01-04 18:35
Oral health issues are common among older adults. These issues include tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay, and dry mouth.
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2018-01-03 18:14
For the third consecutive year, a diet created, studied and reported on by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has been ranked among the top five diets for 2018 in multiple categor… Read More
2018-01-02 17:17
A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the role of sexuality in the long-term outcome of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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2017-12-29 01:59
Taking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may increase a baby’s risk of cleft lip or cleft palate more than when taking a lower dose, according to a… Read More
2017-12-20 11:25
In children and adults with Friedreich’s ataxia, an inherited disease that causes damage to the nervous system, a loss of coordination typically progresses to muscle weakness and can i… Read More
2017-12-19 15:50
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A symphony of factors control hunger, fullness, and ultimately our weight, including everything from how well you slept last night to the accounts you foll… Read More
2017-12-19 14:54
Asthma affects almost 1 in 10 children in the U.S. and is a leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in preschoolers. According to new research from Duke Health and collab… Read More
2017-12-16 00:17
Valley fever cases in November saw a 50-percent spike over the previous month, leading experts at the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence to predict a significant increa… Read More
2017-12-14 03:22
Lactic acid bacteria, commonly used as probiotics to improve digestive health, can offer protection against different subtypes of influenza A virus, resulting in reduced weight loss after vi… Read More
2017-11-30 19:08
Type 1 diabetes is not predominantly a ‘disease of childhood’ as previously believed, but is similarly prevalent in adults, new research published in the Lancet Diabetes & En… Read More
2017-11-30 11:16
New research provides insights on the potential effects of weight on the health of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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2017-11-29 14:19
A new MRI study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) stated that obese people who lose a significant amount of weight can slow down t… Read More
2017-11-28 15:45
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This article originally appeared on Time.com.
If you love cinnamon, add an extra shake to your next meal: new research shows that the popular spice boosts… Read More
2017-11-27 16:25
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This article originally appeared on People.com.
On Sunday, Miss Egypt Farah Sedky could be crowned Miss Universe — but just a few years ago, she was… Read More
2017-11-27 15:49
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This article originally appeared on People.com.
Mama June: From Not to Hot — and still hot!
Mama June Shannon vowed to “never going b… Read More
2017-11-24 00:33
Researchers have found that certain ingredients in cinnamon can help burn fat in humans. They along with several other previous studies have noted that cinnamon – a common kitchen spic… Read More
2017-11-21 17:09
A new simple test that helps predicts which people with type 2 diabetes will benefit most from weight loss surgery has been developed by a UCL-led team.
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2017-11-21 13:25
According to a recent University of Helsinki study, disordered eating among young adults has long-term effects on their health. Disordered eating among 24-year-old women and men was an indic… Read More
2017-11-20 11:56
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs are not just “gyms”. They are fitness clubs that focus on each individual client – helping each member set personally tailored, achievable goals… Read More
2017-11-20 09:45
For youth with obesity and their families, weight stigma causes as much harm as obesity itself. It leads to bullying and raises the risk that a child with obesity will become an adult with o… Read More
2017-11-18 04:27
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for men in the U.S. Both cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and the blood triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein ratio (TG:HDL ratio) are… Read More
2017-10-25 05:06
In overweight and obese people, fat often gets deposited in the midsection of the body. Large amounts of this belly fat can lead to unhealthy changes in a heart’s function and size.
So… Read More
2017-10-21 02:49
Herbal and dietary supplement mislabeling is common and should be evaluated as a potential cause for liver damage, according to research presented this week at The Liver Meeting – held… Read More
2017-10-20 22:41
Childhood obesity has more than tripled since the early 1970s and has become one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time.
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2017-10-20 10:16
This week Amgen published data showing that injection of a protein known as growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) facilitated weight loss in obese mice and primates.
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2017-10-19 04:37
A latest study has shown that Aristolochic Acids (AA) – that are commonly used as a natural product found in some natural remedies, could be associated with liver cancers. Researchers… Read More
2017-10-17 23:34
Many women do not follow the guidelines to prevent pregnancy for an 18-month period following bariatric surgery, University of Pittsburgh researchers examining post-surgery contraceptive pra… Read More
2017-10-12 15:49
A new study by sleep experts at Loughborough University is examining how sleep and weight management are related.
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2017-10-12 03:10
A study underway at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine is investigating the respiratory effects of obesity in children, including obese children who may be misdiagnosed wi… Read More
2017-10-06 02:48
Severely obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery lower their risk of developing cancer by at least a third, according to a University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researcher leadin… Read More
2017-10-05 03:43
The five senses are hearing, vision, smell, touch, and taste. When these senses begin to dim or are lost as we age, we face challenges dealing with everyday life. Losing one’s senses c… Read More
2017-10-05 02:38
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have tested a genetically-modified (GM) soybean oil used in restaurants and found that while it induces less obesity and insulin resist… Read More
2017-10-05 01:33
A 30 year old Australian woman presented to the doctors with numerous small lumps under her arms for around two weeks. When one of the nodes were put under the microscope, the doctors found… Read More
2017-10-04 10:10
UCLA researchers have demonstrated for the first time that black tea may promote weight loss and other health benefits by changing bacteria in the gut. In a study of mice, the scientists sho… Read More
2017-10-04 05:29
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have engineered a new way to deliver CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology inside cells and have demonstrated in mice that the technology… Read More
2017-10-03 12:21
Valerie Green is still waiting to be cured. The Delaware resident was diagnosed with hepatitis C more than two years ago, but she doesn’t qualify yet for the Medicaid program’s c… Read More
2017-10-02 12:10
Biomarkers fall into different categories: diagnostic biomarkers, are used to identify a disease; prognostic biomarkers, help clinicians to determine, for example, whether you’re more… Read More
2017-09-28 15:33
A new study finds that lowering the levels of an antioxidant in the colon has an unexpectedly positive effect on gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation. The paper is published ahead of print in… Read More
2017-09-27 21:39
Weight loss has been linked to good health and it is known that maintaining a healthy body weight can lower the risk of several diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc. Reduci… Read More
2017-09-27 18:55
A pilot program that uses big data to predict which lung cancer patients will require a trip to an emergency department successfully anticipated a third of all ED visits over a two-week tria… Read More
2017-09-27 02:33
Liraglutide injection, a prescription medication used to treat type-2 diabetes and obesity is associated with marked slowing of stomach emptying and is an effective weight loss therapy. Thes… Read More
2017-09-26 15:36
Mayo Clinic scientists have shown that injections of a hunger hormone blocker in mice can halt the typical weight gain after dieting and help prevent rebound obesity in the long term. The re… Read More
2017-09-26 08:25
People taking a new oral medication for Type 2 diabetes can breathe a sigh of relief concerning suspicions they might be at an increased risk for many types of cancer, according to Indiana U… Read More
2017-09-25 12:05
Psychological distress has long been associated with negative health outcomes for cancer patients, though specific reasons remain unclear.
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2017-09-22 03:04
Many of us are looking ahead to the holiday season and new year with lofty goals for losing weight and exercising. But how can you avoid repeating the cycle year after year?
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2017-09-22 02:54
Diet and exercise may improve treatment outcomes in pediatric cancer patients, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.
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