
Tag: Obesity


Parental ‘feeding styles’ reflect children’s genes

Long-term exposure to road traffic noise may increase the risk of obesity

Treating obesity: One size does not fit all

New genetic cause of liver fat uncovered

Nuts for nuts? Daily serving may help control weight and benefit health

Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein

Study shows improved health, reduced overweight and obesity in Pacific-region children

The metabolome: A way to measure obesity and health beyond BMI

Stepfathers’ ‘Cinderella effect’ challenged by new study

Genomic study brings us closer to precision medicine for type 2 diabetes: Analysis reveals disease’s complexity, suggests potential clinical subtypes defined by genetics and physiology

Obesity to become the most common cause of preventable women’s cancer

Federal task force issues new recommendations for doctors helping patients battle obe

Obesity Rates Climb To 35% In Seven U.S. States

High blood sugar during pregnancy ups risk of mother’s type 2 diabetes, child’s obesity

Scientists block RNA silencing protein in liver to prevent obesity and diabetes in mice

Changes in breakfast and dinner timings can reduce body fat

Parents’ behavior during playtime may affect toddler’s weight later on

Thirty percent increase in risk of fracture after gastric bypass

Fat-blocking effect of nanofibers discovered

Study suggests obesity may also impact flu transmission, not just severity of illness

Wait Times for Obesity Surgery Are Growing

Why bariatric surgery wait times have nearly doubled in 10 years: Often driven by insurers, delays in approving weight-loss surgery can deter some patients from the pursuit

Obesity and diabetes may lead to Alzheimer’s by wearing down the LIVER

Hot pepper compound may reduce obesity

Researchers cure type 2 diabetes and obesity in mice using gene therapy

Aging, obesity may prime the brain for Alzheimer’s

Higher doses of rifampin appear more effective in fighting TB without increasing risk of adverse events

Pulse wave analysis provides reliable information on heart health in young people
