Dieting and Weight Control News
June 3, 2025
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May 28, 2025 Obesity is a global health problem that affects many people. In recent years, very promising anti-obesity drugs have been developed. Despite these successes, there are patients who do not respond to these drugs or suffer from side effects. ...
Apr. 30, 2025 There is a global shortage of omega-3 partly due to environmental factors, according to new research. This is not just a healthcare issue; it is a public health and environmental ...
May 27, 2025 A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight -- without causing ...
May 22, 2025 A leading cardiovascular disease researcher is ringing the alarm on universal recommendations intended to improve heart health around the globe. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of ...
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May 19, 2025 Unique Danish longitudinal study with over 136,000 measurements reveals the connection between pubertal development and weight throughout ...
May 15, 2025 Successfully treating type 2 diabetes may involve focusing on brain neurons, rather than simply concentrating on obesity or insulin resistance, according to a new study. For several years, ...
May 14, 2025 A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain to ...
May 13, 2025 Experts are urging people, especially those with existing heart or vascular conditions, to seek medical advice before attempting to lose weight using ...
May 8, 2025 Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems. This has been shown in a new study in which the researchers investigated how sleep ...
May 7, 2025 People who eat more ultra processed foods like cold breakfast cereal, cookies and hot dogs are more likely to have early signs of Parkinson's disease ...
May 1, 2025 Estrogens are known for their role in reproduction, but a new study reveals that neuroestrogens -- estrogens produced in the brain -- play a key role in appetite regulation. These brain-made hormones ...
Apr. 30, 2025 People whose biological age is higher than their chronological age may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose biological age matches or is lower than their chronological age, according ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Researchers have found that drug effectiveness, alcohol tolerance, and carbohydrate metabolism change with the seasons. Their findings are based on a comprehensive seasonal gene expression map, which ...
Apr. 25, 2025 A team of researchers designed and tested a new digital toolkit that helps consumers make healthier grocery choices online -- an innovation that ...
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Apr. 23, 2025 Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of young-onset dementia, according to a new study. ...
Apr. 21, 2025 New research links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...
Apr. 10, 2025 Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that ...
Apr. 9, 2025 Researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's ...
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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 ...
Feb. 28, 2025 A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of ...
Feb. 25, 2025 When faced with multiple food options and ultimately choosing one, the factors of that decision-making process may be more physiological than previously assumed. A group of scientists recently ...
Feb. 17, 2025 The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has highlighted connections between sleep, eating patterns and weight gain, scientists remain uncertain of the role of ...
Feb. 13, 2025 Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in ...
Feb. 6, 2025 As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighs whether to require front-of-package food labels, a new study shows some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have ...
Feb. 5, 2025 Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally ...
Feb. 5, 2025 A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein ...
Feb. 5, 2025 New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction ...
Jan. 29, 2025 According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the ...
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- Neurons in Brain That Regulate Energy Levels and Body Temperature
- Scientists Discover Why Obesity Takes Away the Pleasure of Eating
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- 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
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- Scientists Identify Neurons in Mice That, Once Activated, Can Change Body's Metabolic Rate, Induce Hibernation-Like State
- Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect
- Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
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- 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
- Travelers Weigh in on Weight-Based Airfares for Eco-Friendly Skies
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- How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
- New Research Identifies Ways to Protect Neurons from the Negative Effect of High-Fat Diet on Multiple Sclerosis Progression
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- Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health
- The Decision to Eat May Come Down to These Three Neurons
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- Women With Excess Weight as a Teen or Young Adult May Have Higher Stroke Risk by Age 55
- New Home-Administered Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder Shows Promising Results
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- Teens With Later Sleep Schedules Are Less Active, Eat More Carbohydrates
- Poor Quality Diet Makes Our Brains Sad
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- Take It from the Rats: A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Adolescent Brains
- Family and Media Pressure to Lose Weight in Adolescence Linked to How People Value Themselves Almost Two Decades Later
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- Metformin During Pregnancy Affects the Brain Development in Offspring Mice, Study Finds
- Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice
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- Consuming Refined Carbs Might Be Linked to Perceived Facial Attractiveness
- Factors Associated With Age-Related Hearing Loss Differ Between Males and Females
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Avid Appetite in Childhood Linked to Later Eating Disorder Symptoms
- Could Ultra-Processed Foods Be the New 'silent' Killer?