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Using Tapeworms for Weight Loss Is Dangerous; Ideas Behind It Are Perpetuated by Society's Ideals of Being Thin and Losing Weight Says @Binghamtonu Professor
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Leptin's Neural Circuit Identified
Tufts University
Scientists identified a neural circuit in the hypothalamus as the primary mechanism mediating the hormone leptin's anti-obesity and anti-diabetes effects and found two mechanisms underlying leptin's inhibition of appetite. The work in mice advances efforts to treat human obesity and diabetes.
People Waste Nearly a Pound of Food Daily
University of Vermont
Americans waste nearly a pound of food per person each day, but the exact amount of food we trash differs by how healthy your diet is, new research finds. Annually, food waste corresponds with the use of 30M acres of land (7% of total US cropland) and 4.2 trillion gallons of water. Surprisingly, higher quality diets were associated with higher levels of food waste.
Characterizing 'Keyhole' Is First Step to Fighting Obesity at Cellular Level
Vanderbilt University
A Vanderbilt team and their international colleagues characterized for the first time a complex, little-understood cellular receptor type that, when activated, shuts off hunger.
Study on Arthritis Trends in the U.S. Turns Up Some Unexpected Results
Florida Atlantic University
To get a closer look at prevalence and age-related trends of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other types of arthritis in the U.S., a study examined nationally representative data from 43,706 participants aged 20 years and older, turning up some unexpected findings.
Strategies Identified to Reverse Obesity's Lingering, Pro-Cancer Effects
University of North Carolina Health Care System
In preliminary findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2018, researchers from the lab of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center member Stephen Hursting, PhD, reported on a number of studies examining possible ways to reverse obesity-linked biological changes.
Specific Bacteria in the Small Intestine Are Crucial for Fat Absorption
University of Chicago Medical Center
A new study--one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract--shows how the typical calorie-dense western diet can induce expansion of microbes that promote the digestion and absorption of high-fat foods. Over time, the steady presence of these microbes can lead to over-nutrition and obesity.
Study Finds How Fat Tissue Shunts Energy to Tumors
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Sanford Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) researchers recently discovered that that inactivation of a protein called p62 in fat cells fuels aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer in mice. The findings suggest that mTOR inhibitors currently used to treat a wide range of cancers may have the unintended consequence of shutting down fat tissue metabolism and fueling tumor growth.
Taxes on Sodas and Sugary Drinks: UCLA Dietitian, Public Health Expert Offers Comment
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
Massive Single-cell Survey of Kidney Cell Types Reveals New Paths to Disease
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
New research shines a light on specific cell types that drive normal or diseased kidney function at the molecular level.
Do Veggie Vans Change the Way People Eat? New UB Study Aims to Find Out
University at Buffalo
Lucia Leone and her team will expand their successful Veggie Van project by helping organizations across the Northeast and Southeast start mobile produce markets using the Veggie Van model.
Nicotine-Imbibing Teenage Rats Show an Increased Risk for Drinking Alcohol as Adults
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Rats who were dosed with nicotine during their adolescence grew up to drink alcohol more often than those who weren't exposed to nicotine or were only exposed to it during adulthood. Exposure to nicotine at a young age changed the neuronal circuitry in the rat brain's reward pathways
New Study Links Obesity to Community Characteristics, Demographics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Obesity is concentrated in "high-risk communities, where residents have limited access to healthy foods, limited open/green space, a lack of quality and accessible health care," the report states, a so-called "ecology of disadvantage."
UCLA Scientists Discover That Cells Contain a Group of Mitochondria Specialized to Build Fats
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
Mitochondria, known to most people as the "powerhouses of the cell", have been recognized for decades as the cellular organelle where sugars and fats are oxidized to generate energy. Now, new research by UCLA scientists has found that not all mitochondria fit this definition.
Could a Cup of Joe a Day Keep the Doctor and Death Away?
Florida Atlantic University
So what is it about the link between drinking coffee and living longer? Could it be the 200 plus organic compounds in the coffee bean itself and its proven benefits of reducing inflammation and regulating glucose levels? Or could it be something else?
Seven Wallet-Friendly Ways to Eat Foods That Are Good and Good for You
University of Alabama at Birmingham
You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank.
Fad Diets or Lifestyle Changes -- Where Do Three Popular Weight-Reduction Plans Fit In?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren't convenience diets -- they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet -- but they do provide whole food solutions.
Scientists Create a Wearable System to Monitor the Stomach's Activity Throughout the Day
University of California San Diego
A team of researchers has developed a wearable, non-invasive system to monitor electrical activity in the stomach over 24 hours--essentially an electrocardiogram but for the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract.
Top Sports Leagues Heavily Promote Unhealthy Food and Beverages, New Study Finds
NYU Langone Health
The majority of food and beverages marketed through multi-million-dollar television and online sports sponsorships are unhealthy -- and may be contributing to the escalating obesity epidemic among children and adolescents in the U.S., warn social scientists from NYU School of Medicine and other national academic health institutions.
Cardiovascular Health Disparities Between Whites and Minorities Narrow, Study Shows
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
The nation's overall cardiovascular health worsened from 1988 to 2014, with disparities among racial and ethnic groups dropping slightly. But the reduction in disparities was due to worsening health among whites -- not improvements among African-Americans and Mexican-Americans, a new UCLA-led study suggests. "The reason for the reduction in disparities was unexpected," said lead author Dr.
When It Comes to Cardio vs Resistance Training New Research Shows, You Can't Judge the Calorie Burn by Its Number
Setting out to establish whether burning calories doing cardiovascular exercise was the same as burning calories doing resistance training, the study looked at physiological and hormonal responses to the two different workouts, when the number of calories burned and the duration of the two sessions was exactly the same. The study showed that resistance training triggers far greater fat-burning responses in the body than simple calorie counting suggests.
BIDMC's Christos Mantzoros, MD, MSC, Recognized for Groundbreaking Obesity Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Christos Mantzoros, MD, MSC, the first scientist to document the role of the hormone leptin in regulating the body's response to hunger in humans, is the recipient of the Endocrine Society's Outstanding Clinical Investigator Award for 2018. Mantzoros accepted the award today at a special ceremony at the Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago.
Fighting Obesity Through Fruit Fly Famines
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
A UNLV biologist compared the DNA of fat fruit flies to a control group and found nearly 400 candidate genes potentially associated with obesity and other health problems.
Careers Through Culinary Arts Program Awards High School Students in Underserved Communities with Culinary Scholarships for Original Recipes with Grains
Monday Campaigns
High school students from underserved communities aspiring to become future chefs faced a challenge recently in the nationwide 2018 Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Meatless Monday Recipe Contest. Winners have been announced and will receive scholarships to attend college for culinary education.
Gastrointestinal Hormone Measurably Improved Symptoms of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
University of California San Diego Health
Through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that small doses of NGM282, a non-tumorigenic variant of an endocrine gastrointestinal hormone, can significantly and rapidly decrease liver fat content in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The findings, they say, represent an important proof-of-concept for the compound as there are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for NAFLD and NASH.
The Medical Minute: Small Changes Make Big Differences in Digestion
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
The bacteria in your gut do more than simply help digest your food. The microorganisms living in your digestive tract can also influence your overall health.
Gene-editing Reduces Triglycerides, Cholesterol by Up to 50 Percent, Finds Penn Animal Study
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Blood plasma samples from a mouse that received the Angptl3 CRISPR treatment (right) and a mouse that was untreated (left). The cloudiness of the sample on the left is from the high content of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Newest Data Shows Childhood Obesity Continues to Increase
Duke Health
Despite reports in recent years suggesting childhood obesity could be reaching a plateau in some groups, the big picture on obesity rates for children ages 2 to 19 remains unfavorable, according to a new analysis from Duke Health researchers.
Number of Obese Years Not -- Just Obesity -- a Distinct Risk Factor for Heart Damage
Johns Hopkins Medicine
In an analysis of clinical data collected on more than 9,000 people, Johns Hopkins researchers have shown that the number of years spent overweight or obese appear to "add up" to a distinct risk factor that makes those with a longer history of heaviness more likely to test positive for a chemical marker of so-called "silent" heart damage than those with a shorter history.
Clues to Obesity's Roots Found in Brain's Quality Control Process
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Around the clock, cells deep in the brain produces a "grandfather" form of several hormones that help us regulate our appetite and eating. Now, a new discovery sheds new light on how that grandfather molecule gets produced - and more important, what can go wrong and raise the risk of overeating and obesity. The findings could pave the way for new approaches to treating forms of obesity, especially those with genetic roots.
SJU Food Marketing Professor Available to Discuss McDonald's Happy Meals Changes
Saint Joseph's University
Experts Available on President Trump's SNAP Proposal
Northwestern University
Obesity Associated with Longer Survival for Men with Metastatic Melanoma
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Obese patients with metastatic melanoma who are treated with targeted or immune therapies live significantly longer than those with a normal body mass index (BMI), investigators report in a study published in Lancet Oncology of 1,918 patients in six independent clinical cohorts. This effect, referred to as the "Obesity Paradox", principally manifested itself in men, said Jennifer McQuade, M.D., lead author and instructor of Melanoma Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Obesity, Other Risks Play Large Role in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among the Young
Cedars-Sinai
Obesity and other common cardiovascular risk factors may play a greater role in sudden cardiac arrest among younger people than previously recognized, underscoring the importance of earlier screening, a Cedars-Sinai study has found.
Rapidly Measuring Beta-Glucan Content in Oats
South Dakota State University
It's the beta-glucan that gives oats its cholesterol-lowering power and now food scientists have a quick, accurate way of measuring it.
Enzyme Plays a Key Role in Calories Burned Both During Obesity and Dieting
University of California San Diego Health
Ever wonder why obese bodies burn less calories or why dieting often leads to a plateau in weight loss? In both cases the body is trying to defend its weight by regulating energy expenditure. In a paper publishing in Cell on February 8, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers identify the enzyme TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) as a key player in the control of energy expenditure during both obesity and fasting.
How Does Your Brain Code Pizza?
University of Kentucky
The International Society of Neurogastronomy Symposium will feature experts in basic science, food science, clinical science and culinary arts discussing brain and behavior in the context of food.
Nutrition Education Intervention Helps Consumers Mitigate the Impact of Advertising, Particularly for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
It is well established that marketing efforts such as advertising are among the factors that can negatively affect health behaviors. Media literacy education can lessen this impact by developing an individual's skills to critically evaluate marketing and advertising messages. Yet, media literacy education strategies and their implementation processes are relatively understudied. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that simple forms of media production can be a feasible activity in a behavioral intervention targeting adults.
Mouse Study Adds to Evidence Linking Gut Bacteria and Obesity
Johns Hopkins Medicine
A new Johns Hopkins study of mice with the rodent equivalent of metabolic syndrome has added to evidence that the intestinal microbiome -- a "garden" of bacterial, viral and fungal genes -- plays a substantial role in the development of obesity and insulin resistance in mammals, including humans.
Untimely Immune Cell Clocks May Contribute To Obesity And Diabetes In Shift Workers
Texas A&M University
About 15 million Americans don't have a typical nine-to-five workday, and many of these may see their schedule change drastically one week to the next. As a result, these shift workers' biological clocks cannot keep accurate time, potentially making the negative effects of a high fat diet on metabolic disorders even more pronounced.
Patients Who Achieve Short-Term Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Have Better Outcomes
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Patients who lose some excess weight prior to weight loss surgery achieve greater weight loss after surgery, and also experience shorter hospital stays and shorter procedures, according to Journal of American College of Surgeons study findings.
Sports Drinks Are Not Solutions for Illness-Related Dehydration
Texas A&M University
Hospitals across the nation have been hit by a double whammy: an alarming flu season combined with a shortage of intravenous fluids. Hurricane Maria's devastating effects on Puerto Rico, a critical manufacturing hub for American medical supplies, have caused the supply chain disruption.
Dietary Fiber Protects Against Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Study Finds
Georgia State University
Consumption of dietary fiber can prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome and adverse changes in the intestine by promoting growth of "good" bacteria in the colon, according to a study led by Georgia State University.
Study: Weight Loss Reduces Pain Far Beyond Load-Bearing Joints
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
A small new study examining widespread pain relief after weight loss could have new implications for treating pain in people with obesity.
Neurogastronomy: What We Eat and Why We Eat It
University of Kentucky
The International Society of Neurogastronomy Symposium features leaders in the worlds of nutrition, neuroscience and culinary arts to explore the connection between brain and behavior in the context of food.
The Medical Minute: Lifestyle Determines Success After Surgical Weight Loss
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
With many people staring down New Year's resolutions related to losing weight, some may be wondering if surgical weight loss is right for them.
Is Akkermansia the Next Hot Probiotic?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office
A CSU Northridge microbial ecologist and his students are investigating a gut bacteria that may affect weight gain and obesity.
UF Study: Aged Garlic Extract May Help Obese Adults Combat Inflammation
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Obesity has grown into a serious health issue worldwide, especially in Western countries. In the U.S., more than one-third of adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Evening Hours May Pose Higher Risk for Overeating, Especially When Under Stress, Study Finds
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Experiments with a small group of overweight men and women have added to evidence that "hunger hormone" levels rise and "satiety (or fullness) hormone" levels decrease in the evening. The findings also suggest that stress may increase hunger hormone levels more in the evening, and the impact of hormones on appetite may be greater for people prone to binge eating.
Junk Food Tax is Legally and Administratively Viable, Finds New Analysis
New York University
An original analysis by researchers at New York University College of Global Public Health and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University finds that a federal tax on junk food is both legally and administratively feasible.
Mechanism That Converts White Fat to Brown Identified
The Rockefeller University Press
An international team of researchers led from Karolinska Institutet have, in experiments on mice, pinpointed a mechanism for the conversion of energy-storing white fat into energy-expending brown fat. The study is published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight? How Far Is Too Far?
Cornell College
Top 10 Healthy Tips for 2018 Include Not 'Drinking' Your Fruit, 10,000 Steps a Day and Maintaining a Gratitude Attitude.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Are You Metabolically Flexible? Your New Year's Resolutions May Depend on It
CU Boulder researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method for assessing mitochondrial function and a 'metabolic rehab' program to improve it
Study Explores Impact of Obesity on Bone Marrow Cells
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
New research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine highlights the pernicious effect of obesity on the long-term health of blood-making stem cells (hematopoietic stem cells). Published Dec. 27 and conducted largely in genetic models of obese mice, the study shows obesity causes durable and harmful changes to the hematopoietic stem cell compartment - the blood-making factory in our bodies.
4 Ways to Troubleshoot Weight Loss, According to a Physician
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
The question is a logical one. New fad diets and exercise plans make big promises, but progress is never as easy as the hype suggests.
Why the Y? Older Adults Need Support for Healthy Weight Loss in 2018
Wake Forest University
Researchers at Wake Forest University say adults 60+ whose New Year's resolution is to lose weight succeed with an inexpensive and accessible solution: classes at community fitness centers such as the YMCA.
Considering a New Year's Resolution for 2018? Baylor University Experts Can Help
Baylor University
As 2018 approaches, many Americans are considering ways to improve themselves via New Year's resolutions. Whether it's personal, like losing weight or clearing clutter, or it's professional, such as being a better manager or breaking away from smartphones, the options are wide-ranging. Here is a listing of Baylor University research that might help advise those seeking positive change in the coming year.
New Year's Resolution for Older Adults: Lose Weight the Right Way
Wake Forest University
If shedding some of those extra pounds is your goal for the new year, are you sure you're losing the right kind of weight? Health and exercise science professor Kristen Beavers of Wake Forest University has a challenge for older adults resolving to drop some pounds in 2018: Focus on the fat - don't shed muscle and bone, too.
"Human Chronobiome" Study Informs Timing of Drug Delivery, Precision Medicine Approaches
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
A pilot study collected physiological information from six healthy young male volunteers as they went about their normal daily lives. Thousands of indicators were measured with wearable devices and smart phone apps. The study showed the feasibility to detect the chronobiome of an individual -- a collection of physiological traits in a 24-hour rhythmic pattern -- despite the 'noise' of everyday life.
One in the Hand Worth Two in the Bush? Tendency to Undervalue Future Rewards Linked to ADHD, Obesity
University of California San Diego Health
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a genetic signature for delay discounting -- the tendency to undervalue future rewards -- that overlaps with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), smoking and weight.
Renowned Cedars-Sinai Diabetes and Obesity Researcher Honored by Metabolic Institute of America
Cedars-Sinai
Richard Bergman, PhD, an internationally renowned diabetes and obesity researcher, received the Distinguished Leader in Insulin Resistance Award for his groundbreaking efforts to predict, prevent, treat and ultimately cure diabetes.
Expert on the Gluten-Free Diet Craze: "It's the Placebo Effect"
Arizona State University (ASU)
New UCI Study Reveals How Social Media Can Help People Lose Weight
University of California, Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business
Sharing the triumphs and tribulations of your weight loss journey with other members of an online virtual support community plays an important role in achieving success, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine. Entitled "Weight Loss Through Virtual Support Communities: A Role for Identity-based Motivation in Public Commitment," the study examines the role of virtual communities and public commitment in setting and reaching weight loss goals.
Critical Link Between Obesity and Diabetes Identified
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern researchers have identified a major mechanism by which obesity causes type 2 diabetes, which is a common complication of being overweight that afflicts more than 30 million Americans and over 400 million people worldwide.
Avoid the Holiday Food Trap
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Typically around the holidays, healthy eating habits established over the year go by the wayside. A Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey registered dietitian shares a few tips to keep your waistline in check this holiday season.
How Can I Manage My Diabetes?
Valley Health System
Diabetes is a medical condition in which sugar or glucose levels build up in your bloodstream. Managing diabetes is a daily challenge to keep blood sugar levels in the desired range. Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine (if prescribed) will help you control your weight and keep your blood glucose in the healthy range.
How to Prepare for Big Thanksgiving Meals
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Does this One Gene Fuel Obesity?
University of North Carolina Health Care System
New research from the Research Triangle suggests that variants in a gene called ankyrin-B - carried by millions of Americans - could cause people to put on pounds through no fault of their own.
New Restaurant Menu Labeling Guidelines Important but Insufficient in Obesity Fight, According to Virginia Tech Expert
Virginia Tech
Save Yourself the Holiday Food Stress with 8 Simple Healthy Eating Strategies
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
When an average slice of pumpkin pie and scoop of vanilla ice cream can contain 46 grams of sugar - nearly twice the recommended daily added sugar intake of 25 grams for women and well above the recommendation of 36 grams for men- the holidays can be hazardous for anyone watching their waistlines.
UB Researcher Targets Specific Areas of the Brain to Better Understand Obesity, Drug Addiction
University at Buffalo
Mietlicki-Baase is one of a handful of researchers studying amylin's effects on food reward and how amylin signaling in the brain differs between males and females.
Closing the Rural Health Gap: Media Update from RWJF and Partners on Rural Health Disparities
Newswise
Rural counties continue to rank lowest among counties across the U.S., in terms of health outcomes. A group of national organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National 4-H Council are leading the way to close the rural health gap.
Weight Bias May Impede Care for Patients with Obesity
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
If ignored, healthcare providers' biases and misconceptions may impede how patients with obesity are diagnosed and cared for, leading to poor patient outcomes, according to an article in the journal AACN Advanced Critical Care.
Can Environmental Toxins Disrupt the Biological "Clock"?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Can environmental toxins disrupt circadian rhythms - the biological "clock" whose disturbance is linked to chronic inflammation and a host of human disorders? Research showing a link between circadian disruption and plankton that have adapted to road salt pollution puts the question squarely on the table.
Childhood Obesity Expert Available to Comment on Latest Results From National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eating More Like Our Ancestors Would Improve Human Health
Washington University in St. Louis
Malnutrition problems can be traced to poor-quality diets lacking in diversity, a recent phenomenon in evolutionary history, according to a new paper from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis."Earlier diets were highly diverse and nutrient dense, in contrast to modern food systems in which monotonous diets of staple cereals and ultra-processed foods play a more prominent role," wrote Lora Iannotti, associate professor and senior author of the paper, "Genome-nutrition Divergence: Evolving Understanding of the Malnutrition Spectrum," published in the journal Nutrition Reviews.
Researchers Link Western Diet to Vascular Damage and Prediabetes
New York Institute of Technology
Could short-term exposure to the average American diet increase one's risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease? According to a recent study funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), researchers from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) provide compelling evidence to support this hypothesis.
Lose Fat, Preserve Muscle: Weight Training Beats Cardio for Older Adults
Wake Forest University
Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go. A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University suggests combining weight training with a low-calorie diet preserves much needed lean muscle mass that can be lost through aerobic workouts.
Get FRUVED Campaign Makes Healthy Lifestyle Choices Easier
South Dakota State University
College students are creating a campus environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and promotes healthful activities through social media and marketing, thanks to Get FRUVED.
Study: Junk Food Almost Twice as Distracting as Healthy Food
Johns Hopkins University
Seeing junk food distracts people from work nearly twice as much as seeing healthy food, but after a few bites, people find it no more engaging than kale. The study underscores people's implicit bias for fatty, sugary foods.
UF Study: Red Makes Consumers Retain Attention to Food Labels
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Zhifeng Gao, a UF/IFAS associate professor of food and resource economics, led the study with his former doctoral students, Meng Shen and Lijia Shi, in which researchers wanted to know whether color helps draw consumers' attention to information on food labels and impact their preference for food attributes. Researchers compared red labels with blue ones.
The Medical Minute: Obesity Numbers Headed in Wrong Direction
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
New numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics show that rates of obesity have increased by at least 30 percent in both adults and children the past 15 years. Some doctors aren't surprised.
How Can I Decrease My Breast Cancer Risk?
Valley Health System
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women (except for skin cancers). One in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime with an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer in 2017. "With these sobering statistics, a very common question is 'How can I decrease my breast cancer risk?' There are many unavoidable risk factors for breast cancer including gender, age, family history, genetics, personal history of breast cancer, prior radiation to the chest, menstrual and pregnancy history, race/ethnicity, and certain breast changes. However, there are also several modifiable breast cancer risk factors that women can focus on to decrease their risk of breast cancer and to live a healthier life," explains Eleonora Teplinsky, M.D., Director, Breast Medical Oncology, Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care.
Is Exercise Medicine?
Valley Health System
You have probably heard that exercise is good for your health, but did you know that it can actually help to heal your body? Understanding the value of exercise is more important than ever since our nation is in the midst of an "inactivity epidemic." This inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death nationwide and is responsible for 3.2 million deaths each year. The financial cost is also enormous--the medical repercussions of inactivity result in 102 billion dollars of US healthcare expenditures annually.
UF Study: Consumers See 'Organic' and 'Non-GM' Food Labels as Synonymous
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
UF/IFAS food and resource economics assistant professor Brandon McFadden and Purdue University agricultural economics professor Jayson Lusk conducted their research to find the best ways to communicate whether a food has GM ingredients. This research has implications for which foods consumers will buy, McFadden said. To gauge consumers' willingness to pay for food labeled as GM vs. non-GM, researchers conducted a national survey of 1,132 respondents.
Eye-Catching Labels Stigmatize Many Healthy Foods
University of Delaware
Labels such as organic, fair-trade and cage free may be eye-catching but are often free of any scientific basis and stigmatize many healthy foods, a new University of Delaware-led study found.
Study of Breastfeeding Difficulties Due to Obesity Informs Need for Targeted Interventions for Better Breastfeeding Outcomes
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
A study led by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, the Helen M. Shearer Term Professor of Nutrition, has found that delayed lactogenesis was more prevalent among women who were obese pre-pregnancy and that excessive gestational weight gain was also associated with a delay in lactogenesis II.
New Study Demonstrates Importance of Studying Sleep and Eating in Tandem
Scripps Research Institute
A new study from scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) offers important insights into possible links between sleep and hunger.
Public Health Study Reveals Shortcomings Among CMS Elementary Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Public Health Sciences Professor Beth Racine and a team of scholars evaluated the outcomes of Achieve 225, a program designed to promote physical activity and nutrition in schools.
Hackensack Meridian Health Teaching Kitchen Celebrated Grand Re-Opening to Promote Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Hackensack Meridian Health
On Wednesday, September 27, Hackensack Meridian Health celebrated the grand re-opening of a teaching kitchen located within the Meridian Fitness & Wellness Center in Hazlet, N.J. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and cooking demonstration. As part of the festivities, Laura Garrett, RD prepared two easy and healthy dishes, leading nearly 40 community members through the process and allowing them to sample the fresh, vibrant flavors of Broccoli Slaw and Pantry Manhattan Clam Chowder.
UTSW/THR Study Investigates Fitness of Obese Children
UT Southwestern Medical Center
A study underway at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine is investigating the respiratory effects of obesity in children, including obese children who may be misdiagnosed with asthma.
Does Chronic Inflammation Contribute to PCOS?
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $3 million federal grant to study the effects of inflammation on polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, will look at the role of inflammation in 90 women with PCOS.
A Spoonful of Oil: Research Finds Further Evidence That Fats and Oils Help to Unlock Full Nutritional Benefits of Veggies
Iowa State University
Some dressing with your greens may help you absorb more nutrients, according to a study from an Iowa State University scientist. The research found enhanced absorption of multiple fat-soluble vitamins in addition to beta-carotene and three other carotenoids. The study appeared recently in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and the results may ease the guilt of countless dieters who fret about adding dressing to their salads.
Snacking - the Good and the Bad
University of Alabama at Birmingham
New Findings On Mechanisms For Body Temperature Regulation By Fat Tissue
Georgia State University
New discoveries about the mechanism responsible for heat generation in the body related to fat tissue oppose classical views in the field and could lead to new ways to fight metabolic disorders associated with obesity, according to a study led by Georgia State University.
A Need for Bananas? Dietary Potassium Regulates Calcification of Arteries
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Researchers have shown, for the first time, that reduced dietary potassium promotes elevated aortic stiffness in a mouse model. Such arterial stiffness in humans is predictive of heart disease and death from heart disease, and it represents an important health problem for the nation.
Simplifying Information Aids Fight Against Childhood Obesity, Study Finds
University of Virginia Health System
Providing simplified health information designed for parents with low health literacy helps all families in childhood obesity treatment programs regardless of their ability to understand health information, according to a new study.
Study Shows Genetically Modified Soybean Oil Causes Less Obesity and Insulin Resistance but Negatively Impacts Liver Function
University of California, Riverside
UC Riverside mouse study compares Plenish to conventional soybean, coconut, and olive oils
High-Intensity Workouts Send the Wrong Message
Iowa State University
As high-intensity interval training has grown in popularity, so has the debate over whether it is an effective public health solution. An Iowa State University professor says the workouts are not sustainable for the majority of people trying to lose weight and move more.