Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
New study links high-fat diet and gut bacteria to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleGut-brain connection helps explain how overeating leads to obesity
A new study by a multi-institutional team reveals a previously unknown gut-brain connection that helps explain how those extra servings lead to weight gain. …
Read Full ArticleGene mutation combo linked to common cancer in women
Researchers have identified a combination of two gene mutations linked to endometrial cancer. …
Read Full ArticleNew hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
A small study has shown that patients who received a new combination hormone treatment lost on average 4.4kg and substantially improved their blood sugar levels. …
Read Full ArticleStrong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
A new study presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions, …
Read Full ArticleLeading oncologists and nutritionists pinpoint areas to catalyze nutrition-based cancer prevention
An international collaboration has identified key areas that are central to uncovering the complex relationship between nutrition and cancer. …
Read Full ArticleMouse model supports importance of omega fatty acid balance in chronic disease
Investigators used novel transgenic mouse models to obtain new evidence supporting the importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in chronic disease prevention. ..
Read Full ArticleLiver transplants could be redundant with discovery of new liver cell
Researchers used single-cell RNA sequencing to identify a type of cell that may be able to regenerate liver tissue, treating liver failure without the need for transplants. …
Read Full ArticleStudy finds meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help people lose weight by lowering appetite …
Read Full ArticleMediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes and weight gain
A multicenter, randomized trial suggests a Mediterranean-style diet has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes. …
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