What Are the Causes of Obesity?

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byElizabeth Barnes, RDNWhile historically attributed mainly to excess caloric intake,obesityis a complex condition with many

Updated on: April 01,2024

What Are the Causes of Obesity?

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byElizabeth Barnes, RDNWhile historically attributed mainly to excess caloric intake,obesityis a complex condition with many

Updated on:April 01,2024

Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk

byTufts UniversityVolcano plot for association of cumulative average alcohol consumption and metabolites. Linear mixed model was performed adjusting for age, sex, batch, smoking status, BMI, phy

Updated on: January 09,2024

Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk

byTufts UniversityVolcano plot for association of cumulative average alcohol consumption and metabolites. Linear mixed model was performed adjusting for age, sex, batch, smoking status, BMI, phy

Updated on:January 09,2024

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on: April 02,2024

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on:April 02,2024

Highlighting the experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with type 2 diabetes

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Diabetes Across the Lifecourse—Northern Australia Partnership highlights the experiences of Aboriginal and Torre

Updated on: March 21,2024

Highlighting the experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with type 2 diabetes

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Diabetes Across the Lifecourse—Northern Australia Partnership highlights the experiences of Aboriginal and Torre

Updated on:March 21,2024

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on: December 28,2023

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on:December 28,2023

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Updated on: January 22,2024

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Updated on:January 22,2024

Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

Updated on: April 06,2024

Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

Updated on:April 06,2024

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness—why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed

by Marie-Claire Seeley,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is growinginterestin a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.As more adults are diagnosed wi

Updated on: January 31,2024

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness—why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed

by Marie-Claire Seeley,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is growinginterestin a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.As more adults are diagnosed wi

Updated on:January 31,2024

New insights into adult-onset type 1 diabetes

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of young individuals globally, is not exclusive to childhood. As many as half of a

Updated on: April 03,2024

New insights into adult-onset type 1 diabetes

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of young individuals globally, is not exclusive to childhood. As many as half of a

Updated on:April 03,2024

Eating dark chocolate linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes: Clinical trials needed to confirm, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study&n

Updated on: December 11,2024

Eating dark chocolate linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes: Clinical trials needed to confirm, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study&n

Updated on:December 11,2024

Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

Updated on: December 05,2024

Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women

Updated on:December 05,2024

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 21,2024

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 21,2024