Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
Genetic influences on physical activity reported
Time spent sitting, sleeping and moving is determined in part by our genes, University of Oxford researchers have shown. In one of the most detailed projects of its kind, the scientists studied the activity of 91,105 UK Biobank participants …
Read Full ArticleGene that regulates whole-body metabolism holds promise against obesity
It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much food as you want without gaining weight could be a reality in the near future. …
Read Full ArticleBlood vessel growth key to healthy fat tissue
New research led by York University’s Faculty of Health shows that depleting a protein within blood vessels stimulates new blood vessel growth, resulting in healthier fat tissue …
Read Full ArticleRates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases
Advances in treating cancer, heart disease and other major health conditions in recent decades have extended life spans for millions of people. However, chronic kidney disease is an outlier, with cases accelerating at a faster …
Read Full ArticleChildren with genetic susceptibility to obesity lose weight after lifestyle changes
Around 750 children and adolescents with overweight or obesity undergoing lifestyle intervention participated in the study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen …
Read Full ArticleStudy in mice suggests drug to turn fat ‘brown’ could help fight obesity
Our bodies contain two types of fat: white fat and brown fat. While white fat stores calories, brown fat burns energy and could help us lose weight. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge have found a way …
Read Full ArticleGut protein mutations shield against spikes in glucose
Why is it that, despite consuming the same number of calories, sodium and sugar, some people face little risk of diabetes or obesity while others are at higher risk? …
Read Full ArticleGenetic analysis links obesity with diabetes and coronary artery disease
A Cleveland Clinic genetic analysis has found that obesity itself, not just the adverse health effects associated with it, significantly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. …
Read Full ArticleInfants born to obese mothers risk developing obesity and liver disease
Infant gut microbes altered by their mother’s obesity can cause inflammation and other major changes within the baby, increasing the risk of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease later …
Read Full ArticleStudy of two tribes sheds light on role of Western-influenced diet in blood pressure
A South American tribe living in near-total isolation with no Western dietary influences showed no increase in average blood pressure from age one to age 60, …
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