Scientists from IKBFU, Moscow and Kiev conducted research on treating obesity
Prevention and treatment of these diseases include changing and controlling lifestyle, diet, and the use of pharmaceuticalsCredit: Immanuel Kant Baltic ...
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Specialized nerve cells increase the appetite for high-fat foods
Fat activates nociceptin neurons in the hypothalamus of miceCredit: MPI f. Metabolism Research High-calorie, energy-dense foods are constantly available in ...
Researchers identify link between obesity and sleep loss in worms
Energy conservation may be a major function of sleep, according to new studyCredit: University of Nevada, Reno Can staying up ...
Survey: Food insecurity in Vermont rose 33% during pandemic
Strong connection to job lossesCredit: Ingrid Cold Food insecurity in Vermont has increased by one-third during the coronavirus pandemic, from ...
UM study finds diverse diet as effective as sports supplements for female athletes
Credit: UM Photo by Tommy Martino MISSOULA - The edge. Every athlete, from the professional to the weekend warrior, strives ...
Exercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspring
Credit: WSU When physically fit women exercise during pregnancy they could be setting their children up for better fitness too. ...
COVID-19: Exercise may protect against deadly complication
May prevent or reduce severity of acute respiratory distress syndromeCredit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications Regular exercise may reduce the ...
How does sugar drive consumption? Scientists discover gut-brain sugar sensor in mice
Pioneering study points to promising avenues for minimizing sugar cravings and potentially reducing incidence of obesity and diabetesCredit: Hwei-Ee Tan/Zuker ...
New study indicates exercise can help prevent liver cancer
Exercise retards development of liver cancer by direct effects independent of weight control in an animal model that closely resembles ...
Research provides new insights into menopause and weight gain
UCLA biologists reveal interplay between estrogen and key geneCredit: Reed Hutchinson/UCLA Can women in menopause get the benefits of hormone ...
That 10 pounds you gain while sheltering in place may be a risk, even if you lose it when we return
Credit: LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center Lots of people give themselves permission to gain a few pounds during a stressful ...
Annual Review of Public Health uses Subscribe to Open to publish 2020 volume open access
Pilot OA program generates widespread support from institutional subscribersCredit: Annual Reviews Nonprofit publisher Annual Reviews is pleased to announce that ...
Oysters and clams can be farmed together
Rutgers study finds raising multiple species in the same area could benefit shellfish aquacultureCredit: Michael Acquafredda/Rutgers University Eastern oysters and ...
The discovery of new compounds for acting on the circadian clock
New small molecules promote the differentiation of brown adipocytesCredit: Issey Takahashi | ITBM, Nagoya University The circadian clock controls a ...
How trans fats assist cell death
Some trans fats enhance a pathway inside the cell that leads to cell death; drugs targeting this mechanism could help ...
It’s in our genome: Uncovering clues to longevity from human genetics
Researchers from Osaka University use genetic and clinical information of 700,000 individuals worldwide to show that high blood pressure and ...
Extract from seeds of the Melinjo tree may improve obesity and diabetes
Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetesCredit: Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Shuto In Southeast ...
Removing belly fat before it sticks to you
University of Cincinnati researchers produce fat busting proteins in the laboratoryCredit: Colleen Kelley/University of Cincinnati Triglycerides, those fats that seem ...
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture
Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobilityCredit: Sue Shapses/Rutgers University-New Brunswick Senior citizens who are not vitamin ...
Solving obesity: Could manipulating microbes offer an alternative to weight loss surgery?
Credit: Biodesign Institute at ASU Already considered a global epidemic, human obesity continues to be on the rise. According to ...