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Overweight and obesity are defined by the WHO as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to an individuals health.

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer and while it was once an issue only in high income countries, overweight and obesity has now dramatically risen in low- and middle-income countries.Such countries are now facing a "double burden" of disease, for while they continue to deal with the problems of infectious disease and under-nutrition, they are also experiencing a rapid upsurge in chronic disease risk factors such as obesity and overweight, particularly in urban settings.

Study examines the impact of low-carb, high-fat diet in older people

A new study, published in Nutrition and Metabolism, from researchers with the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Nutrition Obesity Research Center observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week, very low-carbohydrate diet.

21 Aug 2020

Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

Researchers have investigated the function of a complex mesh of muscle fibers that line the inner surface of the heart.

20 Aug 2020

Study shows how high-protein diet protects against fatty liver

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences.

19 Aug 2020

Increased fructose intake during pregnancy can alter offspring's metabolism

An increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composition and alter the metabolism of their offspring, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, have found.

19 Aug 2020

Simple blood test is useful in screening youth for prediabetes and diabetes

A simple blood test that does not require overnight fasting has been found to be an accurate screening tool for identifying youth at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease risk later in life, according to a study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

11 Aug 2020

Researchers identify receptor responsible for activating energy-burning property of brown fat

The receptor responsible for activating the energy-burning property of brown fat in humans has been identified.

6 Aug 2020

Consumption of inorganic arsenic bearing rice linked to elevated cardiovascular mortality

Rice is the most widely consumed staple food source for a large part of the world's population. It has now been confirmed that rice can contribute to prolonged low-level arsenic exposure leading to thousands of avoidable premature deaths per year.

From The University of Manchester 5 Aug 2020

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

One of the immune system's oldest branches may be influencing the severity of COVID disease, according to a new study from researchers.

4 Aug 2020

New algorithm can decolonize harmful gut bacteria

The human gut may not be recollected frequently, but it is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that have a significant role to play in the way human beings function.

4 Aug 2020

Genetic analysis helps determine causal relationships between diabetes, obesity and NAFLD

Diabetes, obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are all common diseases that can lead to serious health implications.

3 Aug 2020

Fat-burning neurons have previously unrecognized powers, study reveals

There's no doubt that you can lose fat by eating less or moving more--yet after decades of research, the biology underlying this equation remains mysterious.

23 Jul 2020

Study shows mismatched caregiver-infant interactions can increase risk of later obesity

Infancy is a sensitive developmental period that presents opportunities and challenges for caregivers to feed their infants in ways that support healthy growth and development.

14 Jul 2020

Study: Specific mechanism of Cyclocarya paliurus shows promise for treating type 2 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are the two main types of diabetes, while T2DM accounts for 90%-95% of those with diabetes.

14 Jul 2020

Study identifies brain cells that control sugar intake and cravings

New research has identified the specific brain cells that control how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting food.

13 Jul 2020

COVID-19 makes platelets 'hyperactive' and more prone to form deadly blood clots

Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to University of Utah Health scientists.

2 Jul 2020

Novel vaccine targeting senescent cells mitigates metabolic disorders in obese mice

Aging is a multifaceted process that affects our bodies in many ways. In a new study, researchers from Osaka University developed a novel vaccine that removes aged immune cells and then demonstrated an improvement of diabetes-associated metabolic derangements by vaccinating obese mice.

From Osaka University 1 Jul 2020

Researchers discover receptor that regulates aging effects in mice

Increasing abdominal girth and shrinking muscles are two common side effects of aging. Researchers at the University of Bonn have discovered a receptor in mice that regulates both effects.

26 Jun 2020

Foodborne titanium dioxide nanoparticles impact gut microbiota in mice

A common food additive, recently banned in France but allowed in the U.S. and many other countries, was found to significantly alter gut microbiota in mice, causing inflammation in the colon and changes in protein expression in the liver, according to research led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst food scientist.

26 Jun 2020

Angpt2 hormone can help treat obesity-induced metabolic disorders

Obesity is usually categorized into metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and also into an unhealthy version of obesity.

26 Jun 2020

Chemist Develops Potential Drug To Treat Type 2 Diabetes Without Harsh Side Effects

Professor Dr. Robert P. Doyle has developed a new drug to treat type 2 diabetes in millions of patients who are seeking to better control their blood sugar.

24 Jun 2020

Obesity News and Research

Study examines the impact of low-carb, high-fat diet in older people

Study sheds light on inner workings of the human heart

Study shows how high-protein diet protects against fatty liver

Increased fructose intake during pregnancy can alter offspring's metabolism

Simple blood test is useful in screening youth for prediabetes and diabetes

Researchers identify receptor responsible for activating energy-burning property of brown fat

Consumption of inorganic arsenic bearing rice linked to elevated cardiovascular mortality

Old part of immune system may influence severity of COVID-19

New algorithm can decolonize harmful gut bacteria

Genetic analysis helps determine causal relationships between diabetes, obesity and NAFLD

Fat-burning neurons have previously unrecognized powers, study reveals

Study shows mismatched caregiver-infant interactions can increase risk of later obesity

Study: Specific mechanism of Cyclocarya paliurus shows promise for treating type 2 diabetes

Study identifies brain cells that control sugar intake and cravings

COVID-19 makes platelets 'hyperactive' and more prone to form deadly blood clots

Novel vaccine targeting senescent cells mitigates metabolic disorders in obese mice

Researchers discover receptor that regulates aging effects in mice

Foodborne titanium dioxide nanoparticles impact gut microbiota in mice

Angpt2 hormone can help treat obesity-induced metabolic disorders

Chemist Develops Potential Drug To Treat Type 2 Diabetes Without Harsh Side Effects

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