Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
Clinical study finds eating within 10-hour window may help stave off diabetes, heart disease
Scientists discover that time-restricted eating in humans can help treat metabolic syndrome in conjunction with traditional medications. …
Read Full ArticleScientists create ‘epigenetic couch potato’ mouse
Researchers found that changes in DNA methylation in neurons within a part of the brain called the hypothalamus have a major impact on levels of voluntary exercise behavior. …
Read Full ArticleTraditional Chinese medical herb may offer new anti-obesity strategy
Chinese scientists suggest in a new study that burning energy by activation of brown adipose tissue (BAT) might be an alternative strategy for combating obesity. …
Read Full ArticleDDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to US
Previous exposure to the pollutant DDT may contribute to the risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants in the United States, …
Read Full ArticleStudy offers data-driven definition of unhealthy yet pervasive ‘hyper-palatable’ foods
New study offers specific metrics that define unhealthy hyper-palatable foods and finds most foods consumed in the United States meet these criteria. …
Read Full ArticleIncrease health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast
According to a new study, changing the timing of eating and exercise can better control blood sugar levels. …
Read Full ArticlePreclinical research helps explain why fatty livers are more susceptible to cancer
Fatty liver disease is contributing to an increase in liver cancer and scientists have new insight as to why. …
Read Full ArticleHigh lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity
Children born to women who have high blood levels of lead are more likely be overweight or obese, …
Read Full ArticleType 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, …
Read Full ArticleFat mass index, not BMI, associated with cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, …
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