Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
Body fat distribution linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer
In the first prospective study of directly measured body fat distribution and prostate cancer risk, investigators found that higher levels of abdominal and thigh fat …
Read Full ArticleMillions of cardiovascular deaths attributed to not eating enough fruits and vegetables
Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes …
Read Full ArticleEating blueberries every day improves heart health
New research suggests that eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease. …
Read Full ArticleNew evidence links ultra-processed foods with a range of health risks
Two large European studies find positive associations between consumption of highly processed (“ultra-processed”) foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death. …
Read Full ArticleBeing overweight as a teen may be associated with higher risk of heart muscle disease in adulthood
A large study of Swedish men found that those who were even mildly overweight around age 18 were more likely develop cardiomyopathy in adulthood ….
Read Full ArticleDiscovery in mice could remove roadblock to more insulin production
A combination of two immune-system factors keeps the pancreas from keeping up with the demands of a Western diet; …
Read Full ArticleColorectal cancer incidence on the rise among young adults in several high-income countries
The incidence of colon and rectal cancer in adults younger than 50 years has increased substantially over the latest available 10-year period in several high-income countries, …
Read Full ArticleNIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. …
Read Full ArticleFaster walkers more likely to live longer
People who report that they have a slower walking pace have a lower life expectancy than fast walkers, according to a new study …
Read Full ArticleObesity reprograms immune cells in breasts to promote tumor formation
Study shows obesity reprograms mammary adipose tissue macrophages to a pro-inflammatory phenotype that supports tumor formation. …
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