Newswise Focus Channel: Obesity Channel Featured Story 2

Pecans give obesity and diabetes a slim chance

Texas A&M AgriLife — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:20:27 EST

Daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity and a host of related health issues like fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a collaborative study by Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.

Higher Doses of Oral Semaglutide Improves Blood Sugar Control and Weight Loss

University of North Carolina Health Care System — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:05:22 EST

John Buse, MD, PhD, the Verne S. Caviness Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and an international team of researchers have presented new findings about new higher-dose formulations of oral semaglutide. Their study found that once-daily oral semaglutide taken at 25 mg and 50 mg did a better job in lowering blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss than the lowest dose of 14 mg.

People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds

Mayo Clinic — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:43 EST

Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier.

Excess Calories During Development Alters the Brain and Spurs Adult Overeating

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:50:57 EST

Rutgers research could help develop treatments to reduce cravings for unhealthy food.

Genes that may predict complications from obesity differ between the sexes

University of Chicago Medical Center — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 EST

In a new study published February 16, 2023, in Nature Genetics, researchers from the University of Chicago characterized the impact of a genetic variant associated with higher cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels in women, suggesting that similar genes might lead to different patterns of fat distribution and obesity-related disease risk for women.

Patient's satisfaction with doctor could influence decision to have bariatric surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:05:29 EST

Patients' satisfaction with their physicians may influence their decisions to undergo bariatric surgery, according to a multicenter study involving UT Southwestern and the UTHealth School of Public Health published in JAMA Network Open.

Clemson scientists identify enzyme that reduces diet-induced obesity in humans

Clemson University — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 EST

Clemson University researchers have identified an enzyme and its products in humans that reduce diet-induced obesity.

Understanding the "eating just one potato chip is impossible" gene

Osaka Metropolitan University — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:05:29 EST

High-calorie foods--high in fat, oil, and sugar--can taste good but often cause overeating, leading to obesity and major health problems. But what stimulates the brain to cause overeating?

Twin study links exercise to beneficial epigenetic changes

Washington State University — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:05:15 EST

Consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave, a new study of twins indicates.

Believe it or 'nut', almonds can help you cut calories

University of South Australia — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:05:06 EST

Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay according to new research from the University of South Australia.

Severe obesity in youth a risk factor for early atrial fibrillation

University of Gothenburg — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:55:19 EST

Severe or morbid obesity at age 18 may be linked to an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation in younger middle age. This is shown by a University of Gothenburg study comprising data on roughly 1.7 million men in Sweden.

Can Obesity and Stress Influence Appetite? New Johns Hopkins Study Shows It's All In Your Head

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:01 EST

In a series of experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity across networks in the brain, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers looked at how stress might increase appetite in obese and lean adults.

Long-Term Outcomes after Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:05:01 EST

The Medical Minute: Tackling childhood obesity without the stigma

Penn State Health — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:05:24 EST

Obesity affects one in five children in the U.S., and it can take serious tolls on physical and mental health. A Penn State Health expert talks about how to help your child without feeding negative perceptions.

Tufts University Scientists Identify Brain Pathway Connected to Hunger and Overeating

Tufts University — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:55:24 EST

Scientists at Tufts University have discovered a pathway through which communications are regulated in the brain, and a misfire in the messaging can result in overeating, slower burning of calories, and other metabolic problems linked to obesity.

UTSW researchers show effectiveness of migraine drug in weight loss

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:05:15 EST

Triptans, a commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, may also be useful in treating obesity, a new study by scientists at UT Southwestern suggests. In studies on obese mice, a daily dose of a triptan led animals to eat less food and lose weight over the course of a month, the team reported in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

Long Term High-Fat Diet Expands Waistline and Shrinks Brain

University of South Australia — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:05:21 EST

New research led by the University of South Australia shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also aggravating Alzheimer's disease, and causing depression and anxiety.

Study Finds Higher Protein Intake Improves Diet Quality When Trying to Lose Weight

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:05:50 EST

New study concludes that boosting protein intake while dieting improves the quality of what we eat and may slow loss of lean body mass.

Men with Obesity Can Double Their Sperm Count

University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences — Mon, 23 May 2022 13:05:51 EST

Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality - often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.

Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity

Edith Cowan University — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:05:49 EST

People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results.