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Released: 27-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Understanding of mechanisms behind post-exercise lack of appetite can open new paths to obesity treatment
Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Coeliac disease vs gluten intolerance: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains the difference
Mayo Clinic

As gluten-free food options increase, it can be difficult to decide whether to include gluten in your diet or not. For most people, there is no need to completely eliminate foods containing gluten and no proven benefit from doing so, says Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice
University of Florida

A new drug encourages weight loss and increases endurance by making the body act like it is exercising.

Newswise: Early treatment of child obesity is effective
Released: 19-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Early treatment of child obesity is effective
Karolinska Institute

The early treatment of obesity in children is effective in both the short and long term, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in a study published in The International Journal of Obesity.

Newswise: Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
Released: 18-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds
University of South Australia

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they’re high in protein, they’re also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

   
14-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Shared Genetic Factors Influence Risk for Both Disordered Eating and Alcohol Use in Late Adolescence
Research Society on Alcoholism

Certain genetic influences contribute to disordered eating and problematic alcohol use, leaving some people vulnerable to both conditions, according to a large study of late adolescent twins. Previous research has found concurrent eating disorders and risky drinking in younger teens amplify the chance of worse outcomes, including death.

     
Released: 7-Sep-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Obesity-related stigma linked to political views and welfare attitudes
University of Bristol

Views around obesity are closely tied up with political values and wider social attitudes, suggesting that tackling weight stigma may require tackling other forms of stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol, UK, has found.

Released: 6-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020
American Heart Association (AHA)

“The number of people with obesity is rising in every country across the world. Our study is the first to demonstrate that this increasing burden of obesity is translating into rising heart disease deaths,” said lead study author and cardiologist Zahra Raisi-Estabragh, M.D., a clinical lecturer at the William Harvey Research Institute in London.

Newswise: Obesity experts spotlight safety gap in clinical trials and drug labeling for people with obesity
Released: 30-Aug-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Obesity experts spotlight safety gap in clinical trials and drug labeling for people with obesity
George Washington University

A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity.

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Released: 30-Aug-2023 7:00 AM EDT
High-fat Diet during Pregnancy Changes Respiratory Nerve Development, Increases Asthma Risk in Adult Offspring
American Physiological Society (APS)

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University identified a potential mechanism behind eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy and asthma in offspring. The study is published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology and was chosen as an APSselect article.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Weight loss medication benefits patients with heart failure and obesity
European Society of Cardiology

Semaglutide improves heart failure-related symptoms and physical function and results in greater weight loss compared with placebo in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

Newswise: MEDIA ADVISORY: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Discuss Safety, Benefits of Using Medications to Lose Weight
Released: 22-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Discuss Safety, Benefits of Using Medications to Lose Weight
Cedars-Sinai

The science is unclear on exactly why an increasingly popular new class of federally approved diabetes and obesity medications work, but they do know that they are effective at helping people lose weight.

Newswise: Recent study at UC Irvine found that semaglutide medication may benefit 93 million U.S. adults
Released: 15-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Recent study at UC Irvine found that semaglutide medication may benefit 93 million U.S. adults
University of California, Irvine

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have just published a study that projects 93 million U.S. adults that are overweight and obese may be suitable for the 2.4 mg dosage of semaglutide, a weight loss medication known under the brand name Wegovy.

Newswise: Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Released: 11-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat
Texas A&M AgriLife

A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a “superfood.”

   
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
3-Aug-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Olive oil and fresh, sun-ripened plant-based foods: the Mediterranean Diet as a winning combination for health
University of Warwick

A researcher from the University of Warwick says that to promote better health within Western societies, it's essential to reshape our food culture. This means moving away from unhealthy, ultra-processed, sugar-laden, and fibre-depleted foods and gravitating towards wholesome, fibre-rich, plant-based foods reminiscent of the Mediterranean diet.

Newswise: Preventing weight gain: Yo-yo no-go zones for Australians
26-Jul-2023 11:00 PM EDT
Preventing weight gain: Yo-yo no-go zones for Australians
University of South Australia

There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.

17-Jul-2023 9:00 AM EDT
What is the Best Dieting Strategy for People with Type 2 Diabetes?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new randomized controlled study of people with type 2 diabetes showed that study participants who restricted eating to between noon and 8 p.m. daily lost more weight than those who reduced their overall calorie intake by counting calories.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 6:00 PM EDT
Los investigadores de Mayo Clinic preparan el terreno para el tratamiento individualizado de la obesidad, adaptando las intervenciones a las necesidades de cada persona
Mayo Clinic

En un estudio piloto de 165 personas, los investigadores de Mayo Clinic analizaron la eficacia de dos enfoques distintos para la pérdida de peso: una intervención estándar en el estilo de vida y tratamiento individualizado. La intervención estándar en el estilo de vida comprendía una dieta reducida, ejercicio y terapia conductual.



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