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A change in shape to a particular structure of neurons was found to have a significant impact on obesity in rats. Researchers believe the finding will translate to humans and could help us fight our own middle-aged bulges one day.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Middle-age obesity linked to shape-shifting brain neurons
A climbing vine known as the “Seven Steps of Death” holds within its toxic growth something scientists believe to be a powerful anti-obesity compound, celastrol. For the first time, this hotly touted compound has been produced simply and safely, using … Continue reading Breakthrough as hugely promising weight-loss compound made in yeast
In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified a rather elusive protein involved in the production of ‘good’ fat, brown fat, and found it can even boost the formation of these cells in white fat. Understanding how to ‘switch on’ the creation of th… Continue reading The protein that dials up ‘good’ fat production has been discovered
A new study has found that people with obesity who underwent weight-loss – bariatric – surgery had stable cognition two years after, and their executive function improved. Although further research is needed, the researchers are counting their findings… Continue reading For people with obesity, weight loss surgery may slow cognitive decline
Researchers have done a deep dive into five low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing different nutrients and their quality to see which eating plans provides better long-term results regarding weight change. Their findings highlight the importance of diet qu… Continue reading Some low-carb diets are better for long-term weight loss, study finds
While 2023 saw some major breakthroughs in the fields of medicine and biology (daily cancer pill anyone?), it was also a year in which researchers homed in on a variety of relatively small and simple lifestyle modifications that can positively impact human health. These are discoveries you can use right now to potentially boost your health, fight disease, and live longer. As the year draws to a close, we thought we’d share some of them with you so that you can put a little science power behind whatever winds up on your resolution list this year.
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Continue reading Little changes science recommended in 2023 for big health benefits
Many people will remember 2023 as the year we ushered in a new age of weight-loss treatment, with GLP-1 agonists pivoting from diabetes to obesity treatment. This shift brought several issues to the forefront, such as inequality in access to healthcare… Continue reading Drugs, diet and the weight of the world: Tackling obesity in 2023
Although we might ignore it during the holidays, usually the stomach signals the brain to tell you when you’ve had enough to eat. Now, scientists at MIT have found a way to hijack that mechanism with a vibrating pill that can help reduce appetite and p… Continue reading Vibrating pill treats obesity by tricking stomach into feeling full
American adults are eating 400-500 calories – roughly the same energy intake as a recommended main meal – in snacks every day, and it comes with little nutritional value yet a whole lot of sugar.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, Lifesty… Continue reading US adults eat a meal’s worth of snacks high in fat and sugar every day
The fact that eating less meat improves cardiovascular health is not a new revelation, but previous studies supporting this have often been hampered by confounding factors such as genetics, background and lifestyle. Now, scientists have removed many of… Continue reading Rare study on identical twins confirms vegan diet’s broad health boost