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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.

Gene editing made faster than ever before using AI

The first simple production of customizable proteins known as zinc fingers to treat diseases by turning genes on and off might be enabled with the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) program.

From New York University (NYU) 27 Jan 2023

Ten years and 1,000 studies later, epigeneticists discover problems in their arsenal

Twenty years ago, following the initial sequencing of the human genome, geneticists started carrying out extensive genome-wide association studies to find genomic regions connected to human disease.

16 Jan 2023

Pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system enables continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment

Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment.

6 Dec 2022

High-dose green tea extract may create liver damage in people with certain genetic variations

Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes, but it also may create liver damage in a small minority of the population.

2 Dec 2022

Role of adolescent lifestyle in biological aging

According to findings published in eLife, genetics may contribute to the explanation of the connection between unhealthy lifestyles and increased biological aging in young adults.

10 Nov 2022

Short-term tomato consumption alters gut bacteria toward a more favorable profile

Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favorable profile in young pigs, researchers found.

9 Nov 2022

Identifying the structure of the SEA complex

The mTOR protein is important for cell growth, proliferation, and survival. Its activity fluctuates according to nutrient availability and growth factors like hormones.

1 Nov 2022

Key to developing more effective obesity treatments

The amygdala, a part of the brain, is in charge of strong emotions such as fear. Scientists have shown that the amygdala may be at fault for overeating.

25 Oct 2022

Drug discovery method facilitates promising treatment approaches for metabolic diseases

The body’s chemical processes known as “metabolism” produce the raw materials needed for development and general health.

17 Oct 2022

Discovery of new, natural sweeteners in citrus could change food and beverage industry

Americans' love affair with sugar can be a deadly attraction that sometimes leads to major health problems, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.

21 Sep 2022

Study explains the dynamics underlying liver damage

The immune system may attack the liver when fat builds up there. The chemical that triggers these responses has been discovered by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers in a recent study, and this information helps to explain the dynamics of liver damage that can accompany type 2 diabetes and obesity.

23 Aug 2022

New method identifies human gut microbes that contribute to inflammatory diseases

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have created a way to determine the human gut microorganisms that are most likely to cause a variety of inflammatory disorders, including obesity, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and several neurological conditions.

22 Aug 2022

BIDMC researchers develop a transformative approach to make more of beige adipose tissues

Once considered an inert tissue, fat – or adipose tissue – is now known to play an active role in the body's critical functions by secreting hormones that regulate hunger and body temperature.

18 Aug 2022

Extract from the roots of Rhodiola rosea may be effective for managing type 2 diabetes

A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant might be effective for helping manage type 2 diabetes, showing promise as a safe and effective non-pharmaceutical alternative.

16 Aug 2022

Obesity News and Research

Gene editing made faster than ever before using AI

Ten years and 1,000 studies later, epigeneticists discover problems in their arsenal

Pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system enables continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment

High-dose green tea extract may create liver damage in people with certain genetic variations

Role of adolescent lifestyle in biological aging

Short-term tomato consumption alters gut bacteria toward a more favorable profile

Identifying the structure of the SEA complex

Key to developing more effective obesity treatments

Drug discovery method facilitates promising treatment approaches for metabolic diseases

Discovery of new, natural sweeteners in citrus could change food and beverage industry

Study explains the dynamics underlying liver damage

New method identifies human gut microbes that contribute to inflammatory diseases

BIDMC researchers develop a transformative approach to make more of beige adipose tissues

Extract from the roots of Rhodiola rosea may be effective for managing type 2 diabetes

Circadian clocks involve primarily in fat cell growth

Higher protein intake during weight loss efforts enhances diet quality

Research highlights the new genetic variations and pediatric NAFLD severity

Research sheds light on innovative techniques to improve drugs for diseases

How rice breeders develop a new low glycemic index, high protein rice

Microorganisms mediate Sphagnum peatmoss resilience to warming

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