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Researchers continue to unravel the complex role inflammation plays in obesity, and the influence it has on downstream effects such as insulin resistance, glucose control and diabetes risk. A new study has added important new insights in this space, de… Continue reading Cold temperatures induce anti-inflammatory molecule that counters obesity
Though we understand exercise to be good for our wellbeing, there is a lot still to learn about the complex and varied ways physical activity drives positive health outcomes in humans. Scientists digging into the molecular details of this relationship … Continue reading “Anti-hunger” molecule found to promote weight loss after exercise
A landmark study from researchers in Australia has established the first significant links between childhood obesity and cognitive ability in midlife, with the authors suggesting this relationship may have ties to one’s risk of dementia. The research t… Continue reading World-first study links childhood obesity to lower cognition in midlife
The pursuit of next-generation treatments for obesity has scientists hunting for singular enzymes that can be targeted to switch off certain functions of the metabolism, and studies continue to turn up some promising candidates. The latest comes from s… Continue reading Enzyme depletion suppresses appetite to stop weight gain in obese mice
Behavioral weight loss programs in their many forms can be an effective means to tackle or prevent obesity, but not everyone is suited to lifestyle interventions that involve calorie counting and increased physical activity. The authors of a new study … Continue reading Retraining minds to resist cravings shows long-term weight loss potential
A weight loss journey might look markedly different for different people, and studies are continuing to turn up valuable insights into ways exercise regimes can be tailored to the individual. The latest findings in this area come from a team at Austral… Continue reading Weight training burns fat as well as aerobic exercise, on the right diet
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new kind of treatment for type 2 diabetes. The once-weekly injection, called Mounjaro (tirzepatide), was found to be more effective at controlling blood sugar levels than other current treatmen… Continue reading FDA approves new kind of diabetes drug with anti-obesity potential
Obesity increases a man’s risk of dying from prostate cancer, according to a massive new study by researchers in the UK, however, the causal mechanisms underpinning the link are not yet clear.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Prostate can… Continue reading Obesity linked to increased risk of dying from prostate cancer
Obesity is by far the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but one in five people diagnosed with the disease are of a normal weight. A new test promises a novel way to estimate diabetes risk by looking for patterns of molecules in blood samples… Continue reading New blood test predicts type 2 diabetes risk in people of normal weight
Preliminary data from a large Phase 3 clinical trial is offering promising signs for a new anti-obesity drug. Called tirzepatide, the drug helped overweight and obese participants lose up to 22.5 percent of their total body weight over the 72-week tria… Continue reading Body weight slashed by 20% in new anti-obesity drug trial