Diet and Weight Loss News
April 8, 2025
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Apr. 8, 2025 New research has uncovered a surprising culprit underlying cardiovascular diseases in obesity and diabetes -- not the presence of certain fats, but their suppression. The study challenges the conventional belief that a type of fat called ceramides ...
Apr. 1, 2025 A new study examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut ...
Apr. 4, 2025 A cohort study was conducted in Spain to compare the health and environmental benefits of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) and the Mediterranean Diet. Compared to participants with low adherence, ...
Apr. 3, 2025 A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, ...
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Apr. 2, 2025 Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try ...
Apr. 1, 2025 Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically ...
Apr. 1, 2025 Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, diabetes experts ...
Mar. 24, 2025 Biologists have discovered that bombesin, a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans, also regulates feeding in starfish, revealing its ancient evolutionary origin dating back over 500 million ...
Mar. 26, 2025 A new study indicates that when healthy adults pair an eight-hour eating window with regular exercise, they lose more fat -- without sacrificing lean muscle -- compared to exercise ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Scientists have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. A team of researchers discovered which chemicals influence the ...
Mar. 26, 2025 A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Many obese people report losing pleasure in eating rich foods -- something also seen in obese mice. Scientists have now discovered the reason. Long-term high-fat diets lower levels of neurotensin in ...
Mar. 24, 2025 Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy ...
Mar. 21, 2025 New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's ...
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Mar. 18, 2025 Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than ...
Mar. 18, 2025 An AI system can tell the calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value of a meal just from a ...
Mar. 17, 2025 Introducing a new salt levy is another proposal put forward in a comprehensive set of recommended regulations for the food ...
Mar. 13, 2025 When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life. A new study sheds light on changes to the fetus's bile acid, which ...
Mar. 13, 2025 A person's 'bioenergetic age' -- or how youthfully their cells generate energy -- might be a key indicator of whether they're at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, new ...
Mar. 13, 2025 A new study shows how the lungs respond to poor ...
Mar. 12, 2025 A new study analyzing diet, average plasma sugar levels and cancer prevalence in some 273 vertebrate species showed surprising results. The study found no significant link between diet and plasma ...
Mar. 12, 2025 Although there is no cure, diabetic retinal disease treatment has improved over the past two ...
Two-Thirds of Children Classified BMI-Overweight Had Normal Fat Estimated With Waist-to-Height Ratio
Mar. 12, 2025 Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new ...
Mar. 12, 2025 New research has found for the first time that extreme weight fluctuations in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease significantly increases the risk of death -- with weight loss as well as ...
Mar. 10, 2025 A new study suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the ...
Mar. 7, 2025 School readiness not only impacts kids' academic success, but also their long-term economic and health outcomes. Unfortunately, research reveals a concerning gap in school readiness for children ...
Mar. 7, 2025 Researchers investigated data from over 200,000 individuals who were followed for more than 30 years, and found that higher intake of plant-based oils, especially soybean, canola, and olive oil, was ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Researchers have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. ...
Mar. 4, 2025 Most obese patients grow resistant to satiety signals from the hormone leptin. A new study shows that leptin sensitivity can be restored in mice, leading to weight ...
Mar. 3, 2025 Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next ...
Mar. 3, 2025 New research reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy -- characterized by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients -- may increase the risk of ...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Lifestyle Risks Weigh Heavier on Women's Hearts
- AI Food Scanner Turns Phone Photos Into Nutritional Analysis
Monday, March 17, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Mother's High-Fat Diet Can Cause Liver Stress in Fetus
- Lowering Bioenergetic Age May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's
- Eat Better, Breathe Easier? Research Points to Link Between Diet, Lung Cancer
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- New Study Explores the Link Between Diet, Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk Across Species
- Managing Your Diabetes Can Help Prevent Associated Vision Loss
- Two-Thirds of Children Classified BMI-Overweight Had Normal Fat Estimated With Waist-to-Height Ratio
- Weight Loss Increases Risk of Early Death for Obese Adults
Monday, March 10, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Improving School Readiness for Children With Low Birth Weight
- Large Study of Dietary Habits Suggests More Plant Oils, Less Butter Could Lead to Better Health
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Memory Is Impaired in Aged Rats After 3 Days of High-Fat Eating
- Scientists Identify Genes That Make Humans and Labradors More Likely to Become Obese
- Researchers Identify a Gene to Guide Novel Therapeutics of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
- A Third of Children Worldwide Forecast to Be Obese or Overweight by 2050
- Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
- How a Low-Carb Diet Can Drive Colorectal Cancer Development
- How to Trick the Body's Metabolism
Friday, February 28, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
- Lifestyle Choices During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Motor Development Up to the Age of 5-6 Years
Monday, February 24, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
- Plant-Rich, Low Saturated-Fat Diet Associated With Reduced Psoriasis Severity
- What Happens When a Diet Targets Ultra-Processed Foods?
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- We Are No Longer Living Longer: Study Across Europe
- Scientists Decode Diet from Stool DNA -- No Questions Asked
Monday, February 17, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Disordered Eating and Certain Foods Linked to Higher Risk for Urinary Incontinence in Middle-Aged Women
- Research Shows Blood Test May Provide Personalized Dietary Therapy for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Dessert Stomach Emerges in the Brain
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Putting Least Calorific Meals First on Menu Makes Teenagers More Likely to Order Them
- Microbiome as a Potential Key to Better Treatment: Clinical Study on New Therapy for Crohn's Disease
Monday, February 10, 2025
- When Teen Body Image Becomes a Deadly Perception
- Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss and Osteoporosis After Rapid Weight Loss
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Carbohydrate Cravings in Depression
- Communication Between Body Muscle and the Brain Influences Fertility
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Patients With Anorexia Have Elevated Opioid Neurotransmitter Activity in the Brain
- Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Risk of Developing Complications of Liver Disease in Patients With Cirrhosis and Obesity
Friday, January 24, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Boosting This Molecule Could Help Retain Muscle While Losing Fat
- New Study Reveals How a 'non-Industrialized' Style Diet Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect
- Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
- Healthy Lifestyle Changes Shown to Help Low Back Pain
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Intermittent Fasting Is Effective for Weight Loss and Improves Cardiovascular Health in People With Obesity Problems
- Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- More Calories -- More Consumption: Individuals With and Without Obesity Both Prefer High-Calories Food, Study Finds
- Is Fake Meat Good to Eat? Processed Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Linked to Depression Risk in Vegetarians
Monday, December 16, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Flood Disasters Associated With Preterm Births and Low Birth Weights
- Ultra-Processed Foods May Drive Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
- MRI Could Be Key to Understanding the Impact a Gluten Free Diet Has on People With Celiac Disease
- Eating Dark Chocolate Linked With Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
- Groundbreaking Antidiabetic Compound Unveiled: HPH-15 Reduces Blood Glucose Level and Combats Fat Accumulation
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Eating High-Processed Foods Impacts Muscle Quality, Study Finds
- Low Meat Intake Fuels Concerns Over Child Nutrition
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Animal Products Improve Child Nutrition in Africa
- Hidden Fat Predicts Alzheimer's 20 Years Ahead of Symptoms
- Higher Ratio of Plant Protein to Animal Protein May Improve Heart Health
- Deadly Diets Driving Digestive Diseases
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Drinking Plenty of Water May Actually Be Good for You
- Tirzepatide Shows Powerful Diabetes-Prevention Effect in Three-Year Trial