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Are Popular Diets Safe?
Texas A&M University
Many of the latest popular diets make wild claims while imposing drastic changes to what you can eat.
Low Copper Levels Linked to Fatter Fat Cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine
In studies of mouse cells, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that low levels of cellular copper appear to make fat cells fatter by altering how cells process their main metabolic fuels, such as fat and sugar.
New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight
Tufts University
A new study from Tufts researchers finds that two inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight. In individuals with obesity, this was accompanied by activation of precancerous cellular pathways.
Reversing Paralysis: Stem Cell Therapy Aims to Repair Spinal Cords Afflicted by Rare Disorder
UT Southwestern Medical Center
By injecting patients with stem cells engineered to repair the central nervous system - called progenitor cells - UT Southwestern scientists are working to establish the first treatment that can repair spinal cords inflamed by transverse myelitis.
New Study: Ketone Supplement Proved to Lower Body Fat and Weight
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ketone supplement produces weight loss in mice on a high fat diet
Making SNAP Healthier with Food Incentives and Disincentives Could Improve Health and Save Costs
Tufts University
A new Food-PRICE study from researchers at Tufts and Harvard estimates that up to one million cardiovascular and diabetes events and $42 billion could be saved in healthcare costs using incentives and/or disincentives to improve food choices among participants in SNAP.
Nurse-Researcher Evaluates How Abuse Victims Respond to Bariatric Surgery
South Dakota State University
A unique opportunity to study patients undergoing bariatric surgery is helping health care professionals understand the challenges that those who have experienced physical or sexual abuse face during recovery.
Online Diabetes Prevention Programs Are as Effective as in-Person Programs for Weight Loss, Study Finds
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
An embargoed UCLA-led study suggests that an intensive, multifaceted online diabetes prevention program is as effective as in-person programs and can make prevention programs more accessible to those at risk for developing diabetes
Mannose's Unexpected Effects on the Microbiome and Weight Gain
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Scientists continue to unravel links between body weight and the gut microbiome. Now, researchers from Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) report an unexpected finding: mice fed a fatty diet and mannose, a sugar, were protected from weight gain, leaner and more fit--and this effect tracked with changes in the gut microbiome. The study published today in Cell Reports.
Researchers Testing Innovative Childhood Obesity Intervention
University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB researchers will implement a new home-intervention model to teach mothers and children to form healthy habits right in the comfort of their homes.
More Than Half of Parents of Sleep-Deprived Teens Blame Electronics
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Fifty six percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe this use of electronics is hurting their child's shut-eye.
Bet You Can't Eat Just 100: Labels, Keywords Affect Consumer Mindset About Diet Foods
Arizona State University (ASU)
ASU study shows the difference one calorie can make when it comes to influencing shoppers' health perceptions of 100 calorie mini packs
Penn Nursing Study Highlights Rapid Weight Gain During Infancy as Possible Risk Factor for Later Obesity in Children with Autism
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern that can have a profound impact on children's health and well-being. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to have obesity compared to their peers with typical development, data show
Scientists Identify Hormone Link Between Diabetes and Hypertension
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Physician researchers with The Ohio State University College of Medicine at the Wexner Medical Center say increased levels of the hormone aldosterone, already associated with hypertension, can play a significant role in the development of diabetes, particularly among certain racial groups.
For Children, Immersion in a Rainforest Lifestyle Can Lead to More Diverse Gut Microbes
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Can immersing yourself in a South American jungle and the high-fiber, unprocessed diet of its villagers make your gut microbes more diverse? And could it have benefits for people with obesity, type 1 diabetes and other disorders? A study led by Rutgers University(break)(break)-New Brunswick researchers followed seven city-dwelling adults and children who lived in a remote Venezuelan jungle village without electricity, soap or other amenities for 16 days. For the children, their microbiome - the beneficial germs in their intestines, skin, mouths and noses - became more diverse, with higher proportions of helpful bacteria. A similar change did not occur in the adults who visited the rainforest.
Discouraged by current exercise recommendations? New Beaumont research shows significant cardiac benefit with less exercise
Beaumont Health
Middle-aged and older women who exercise moderately to vigorously, three times a week for at least 30 minutes, were able to significantly reduce cardiac risk factors in just six months.
Cedars-Sinai Investigators Develop More Accurate Measure of Body Fat
Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a simpler and more accurate method of estimating body fat than the widely used body mass index, or BMI, with the goal of better understanding obesity. The new method is highlighted in a study published in Scientific Reports, one of the Nature journals.
Researchers Identify Link Between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure, as Opposed to Hunger
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
A study of 63 healthy people showed that those with elevated microbiome levels of the metabolite indole -- produced when gut bacteria break down the amino acid tryptophan -- had stronger function and connectivity in specific areas of the brain's reward network. Such activity in the brain indicates that a person is more prone to "hedonic eating," or eating for pleasure rather than for hunger. Those with higher levels of indole also were more likely to have food addiction, as determined by questionnaires they completed.
Research Reveals Dangerous Midlife Switch of Ditching Activity to Sit Still
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
People are falling into a trap of greater inactivity during middle age, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), which calls for its findings to be considered in future national physical activity guidelines.
Natural Sugar Defends Against Metabolic Syndrome, in Mice
Washington University in St. Louis
New research, in mice, indicates that a natural sugar called trehalose blocks glucose from the liver and activates a gene that boosts insulin sensitivity, reducing the chance of developing diabetes. The findings, from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, suggest new possibilities for treating metabolic syndrome, a cluster of related conditions that includes obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Latinos Need a Disaggregated Approach to Health Care
Washington University in St. Louis
Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States, representing 16.3 percent of the population and growing -- coming from more than 25 countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.Each Latino group has a unique sociopolitical history and different demographic, socioeconomic, acculturation and settlement patterns that contribute to within-group variations in their health outcomes.
University Hospitals Recruits Talented Geneticist to Join Harrington Discovery Institute
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Announcement of new genetics researcher, Atul Chopra, MD, PhD, for the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals.
Found: A Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain From Knowing When to Stop Eating
University of California San Diego
An international team of researchers has uncovered a destructive mechanism at the molecular level that causes a well-known phenomenon associated with obesity, called leptin resistance.They found that mice fed a high-fat diet produce an enzyme named MMP-2 that clips receptors for the hormone leptin from the surface of neuronal cells in the hypothalamus. This blocks leptin from binding to its receptors. This in turn keeps the neurons from signaling that your stomach is full and you should stop eating. This is the first time that a destructive molecular mechanism has been observed and described.
Will Weight Loss Before Conception Make Mom and Baby Healthier?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
A new Michigan Medicine clinical trial -- now enrolling participants -- hopes to determine how weight loss prior to pregnancy affects maternal and fetal health.
Tabak receives $3.3 million NIH grant to study obesity in young mothers
Washington University in St. Louis
Young mothers are facing obesity and chronic disease at epidemic proportions, and Washington University in St. Louis researchers will use a new grant to test alternatives for prevention and intervention.Rachel Tabak, research associate professor at the Brown School, has received a five-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study ways to prevent weight gain and chronic disease among mothers age 18-35.
Research Shows Surprising Scale of Health Benefits for Biggest Losers
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
When it comes to shedding pounds, it pays to think big, according to new research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Grip Strength of Children Gives Clues about Their Future Health
Baylor University
Adolescents with a strong hand grip -- an indicator of overall muscle strength -- have better odds of being healthy over time, according to a two-year study of 368 elementary school children. A simple, non-invasive measure of grip strength can help identity risks of pre-diabetes and cardiovascular disease, issues of increasing concern as obesity in youths rises.
Americans May Have Outgrown Traditional Advice of Having a Varied Diet
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
When it comes to diet in the Western world of overconsumption where cheap convenience food rules, the age-old adage "everything in moderation" has been put to the test, prompting the American Heart Association (AHA) to issue a science advisory led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
In Absence of Obesity, PTSD Patients Not at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Saint Louis University Medical Center
Saint Louis University research finds post-traumatic stress disorder does not directly lead to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), instead, obesity in PTSD patients accounts for the increased risk.
Clinical Thyroidology, a Journal of the American Thyroid Association, announces Dr. Angela M. Leung as New Editor-in-Chief
American Thyroid Association
The American Thyroid Association (ATA(r)) is pleased to announce that Dr. Angela M. Leung has been selected as the new Editor-in-Chief of the ATA monthly journal Clinical Thyroidology(r), as of 2019. Clinical Thyroidology is one of the ATA official journals distributed electronically. This highly valued abstract and commentary publication provides a broad-ranging look at the clinical thyroid literature. Experts in the field summarize the most cutting-edge, relevant articles of which clinicians should be aware and provide insight into the relevance and impact of each article on patient care.
Study Finds Behavioral Changes Insufficient at Preventing Early Childhood Obesity
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Young children and their families in poor communities were able to make some achievable and sustainable behavioral changes during the longest and largest obesity prevention intervention, but, in the end, the results were insufficient to prevent early childhood obesity.
Responsive parenting intervention results in lower BMIs through age three
Penn State College of Medicine
An intervention designed to promote healthy growth that taught first-time moms how to respond with age-appropriate responses to their babies' needs resulted in children having lower body mass indexes (BMIs) when they were three years old.
Preparing for Organized Chaos -- Back to School Health Tips for the Whole Family
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Muscle "Switch" May Control the Benefits of Exercise
Joslin Diabetes Center
Studying lab animals and humans, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center discovered that a protein called JNK helps to drive response to exercise. If JNK is activated during exercise, the researchers say, that stimulates skeletal muscle growth. If it's not activated, muscles improve their adaptation for endurance and aerobic capacity.
Innovative Technique Converts White Fat to Brown Fat
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science
Increasing healthy brown fat might help weight management and reduce symptoms of diabetes. Columbia Engineers have developed a simple, innovative method to directly convert white fat to brown fat outside the body and then reimplant it in a patient. The technique uses fat-grafting procedures commonly performed by plastic surgeons, in which fat is harvested from under the skin and then retransplanted into the same patient for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.
Taking Oats Beyond the Breakfast Aisle
South Dakota State University
A food scientist will further improve a near-infrared spectrometer calibration as a single platform for determining the quality of oats and develop new products that take oats beyond the breakfast aisle through a new NIFA grant.
Why Bariatric Surgery Wait Times Have Nearly Doubled in 10 Years
Eligible patients are increasingly facing longer waits for operations proven to help them safely lose weight that endangers their health. And waiting longer doesn't improve safety, according to a new study by Michigan Medicine.
Fat Production and Burning are Synchronized in Livers of Mice with Obesity
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned. The team found that as liver fat production increases, surprisingly, so does the body's ability to burn fat. These opposing physiological processes reach their peak activity each day around 5 p.m., illustrating an unexpected connection between overeating, circadian rhythms, and fat accumulation in the liver.
The Medical Minute: Small Changes Can Make Big Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity has more than tripled since 1970. Today, approximately one in five school-aged children (ages 6 to 19) is obese.
How a Frog Puppet and an Amateur Chef are Helping Kids Eat Healthier in NYC's "Urban Food Desert"
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers public health expert Christopher Ackerman teams up with a frog puppet to improve nutrition education in the South Bronx
'Good Cholesterol' May Not Always be Good for Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) - also known as 'good cholesterol.' The findings bring into question the current use of total HDL cholesterol to predict heart disease risk.
Bariatric Surgery Is Effective Under the Right Circumstances
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Obesity is a medical problem that can have wide-ranging mental and physical effects on a person. Pamela Bass knows that firsthand, but thanks to University of Alabama at Birmingham surgeons, she has a new lifestyle and a new state of mind. For years, Bass struggled with weight gain and the adverse health effects that come with obesity, such as high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Self-Control and Obesity: Gender Matters in Children
Ohio State University
A toddler's self-regulation - the ability to change behavior in different social situations - may predict whether he or she will be obese come kindergarten, but the connection appears to be much different for girls than for boys.
Sugar Reduction Takes Center Stage
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
With obesity-related diseases on the rise, many food and beverage manufacturers are looking at ways to reduce added sugar in products. From more traditional high-intensity options like sucralose and aspartame to natural offerings derived from the stevia plant, sugar alternatives can maintain sweetness levels in products as well as provide cost savings.
ACA Credited with Earlier Diagnosis of Gynecologic Cancers in Young Women
Johns Hopkins Medicine
The gains in insurance coverage with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) have already translated into improved health for young women with gynecologic cancers, who are getting diagnosed at earlier stages of their disease because of ACA benefits. That's the conclusion of a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, who looked at nationwide trends in gynecologic cancer diagnosis in a large population of women before and after the ACA's implementation in 2010.
National School Food Policies Have Potential to Improve Health Now and Later
Tufts University
Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the short- and long-term, finds a new Food-PRICE study led by researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
Why Don't More Americans Eat the Mediterranean Diet?
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office
The diet has been shown to reduce the risk of disease and improve longevity, but most Americans don't follow it. Dr. Meifang Chen, a researcher at Cal State LA, explains why.
Novel App Switches You to Healthier Options
Northwestern University
With a simple barcode scan, free new mobile app FoodSwitch -- developed by Northwestern University researchers -- will suggest healthier alternatives to the typical fat-, salt- and sugar- laden packaged foods on grocery store shelves. If a particular food is not listed in 268,000-product database, the food can be quickly added to the app in real time through crowdsourcing. Packaged food manufacturers change products frequently, and FoodSwitch can quickly track how well they are reducing sodium, added sugars or saturated fats in their foods.
'Skinny Fat' in Older Adults May Predict Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk
Florida Atlantic University
A first-of-its-kind study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults. Results show that sarcopenic obesity or "skinny fat" was associated with the lowest performance on global cognition.
The Medical Minute: Just Say "Om"-the Benefits of Yoga and Pilates for Beginners
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Yoga and Pilates are two forms of low-impact exercise that people of all ages and fitness levels can do to improve both their physical and mental well-being.
NIH Study Associates Obesity with Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Young women with high body fat have a decreased chance of developing breast cancer before menopause, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health and their collaborators. The finding, published online in the journal JAMA Oncology, may help researchers better understand the role obesity plays in breast cancer risk.
People Slimming for Summer Should Carefully Consider Their Salads
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Laura Acosta, a registered dietitian at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, said three types of salads often come with lots of calories and are laden with fat and sodium.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide May Reduce Kidney Complications from Heart Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Administration of nitric oxide gas during and for 24 hours following heart surgery decreased the risk of patients developing acute and chronic kidney problems, a randomized, controlled trial conducted in China found.
Expert: Eliminating use of trans fat easier said than done
Arizona State University (ASU)
Daily Fasting Works for Weight Loss
University of Illinois at Chicago
A new study shows that daily fasting is an effective tool to reduce weight and lower blood pressure. The study is the first to examine the effect of time-restricted eating -- a form of fasting that limits food consumption to select hours each day -- on weight loss in obese individuals.
Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity
Joslin Diabetes Center
Like everyone, people with type 2 diabetes and obesity suffer from depression and anxiety, but even more so. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have demonstrated a surprising potential contributor to these negative feelings - and that is the bacteria in the gut or gut microbiome, as it is known.
Metabolic imaging targets early signs of disease development
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer often begin with early, subtle changes in cell metabolism. Now researchers at Tufts University have developed a non-invasive optical imaging technique that detects these changes, providing an early window of opportunity for new research and potential therapeutic development.
Study First to Show Antipsychotic Medication Use in Youths Increases Diabetes Risk, Body Fat
Florida Atlantic University
A study is the first to use gold-standard methods to test the hypothesis that antipsychotic treatment in youths adversely increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity. All three antipsychotics tested - oral aripiprazole, olanzapine, and risperidone, which are common first line use medications for children with nonpsychotic behavior disorders - increased not only total body fat, but also visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat, associated with long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
FDA Trans-Fat Ban Won't Be the Magic Elixir That Cures Heart Disease
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Weight Loss Surgical Intervention Risks Expert Dr. Aurora Pryor Available To Interview about Balloon/Bariatric Surgery Risk
Stony Brook University
U.S. Trans Fat Ban Can Save Lives, Says Rutgers Nutrition Expert
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Shauna Downs, an international food systems researcher, explains what the FDA's impending trans fat ban means for America's health
Campus Garden Promotes Sustainable Food Practices
Gonzaga University
Students in Gonzaga University's Collegiate DECA Club kicked off the growing season recently in the GU Campus Garden, planting a variety of vegetables and learning to grow food using sustainable practices. Through their efforts, students learn the empowering nature of taking food security into their own hands.
Researchers Investigate Link Between Sleep Apnea Treatment and Diabetes Management
West Virginia University
For adults with diabetes, managing the disease is a day-in, day-out effort to control the factors that affect blood sugar levels. A team of scientists, including two West Virginia University professors, is researching how one aspect of a patient's daily routine could help keep blood sugar levels within a specific range.
Study Identifies Clear Predictors of Changing Insulin Requirements and Rising A1c Levels in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center
Managing type 1diabetes during the first two decades of life is challenging. Insulin requirements change along with the stages of life --- childhood, puberty, young adulthood, and beyond. But a 20-year longitudinal study conducted by researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School identifies clear predictors of rising A1c levels in young persons, as well as ways to improve glycemic control in this population.
Common Diabetes Drug Found Safe for Most Diabetics with Kidney Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Results of a large-scale study suggest that the oral diabetes drug metformin is safe for most diabetics who also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study of more than 150,000 adults by Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators found that metformin's association with the development of a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis was seen only among patients with severely decreased kidney function.
Digestive Disease Week 2018: NewYork-Presbyterian Experts Available for Interview
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Experts are available for online, print and broadcast interviews.
A New Understanding of How Glucose Makes You Fat
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Glucose is the energy that fuels cells, and the body likes to store glucose for later use. But too much glucose can contribute to obesity, and scientists have long wanted to understand what happens within a cell to tip the balance.
Toys Motivate Children to Eat a Healthier Diet
University of Georgia
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that fun can motivate kids to try new foods at lunchtime and ultimately eat more fruits and vegetables.
Study Suggests Obese Children Who Drink Recommended Amount of Milk Have Less Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Obese children who consume at least two servings of any type of cow's milk daily are more likely to have lower fasting insulin, indicating better blood sugar control, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Fertility Rate Decline Driven by Waiting Longer to Have Kids, Insurance Coverage
Northwestern University
Farm Bill Set for a Vote; SNAP Benefits Already Underestimate Nutritious Diet Costs
Virginia Tech
Study Launched to See if Weight Loss Surgery Before Knee Replacement Improves Outcomes
Hospital for Special Surgery
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to find out if weight loss surgery before knee replacement could improve outcomes or even eliminate the need for joint replacement in severely overweight patients?
Epidemic of Inflammatory Disease in the Southeast Shows Need for More Regional Drug Trials
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chronic inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and lupus have their highest U.S. concentrations in the Southeast. Yet, says Fran Lund, the majority of clinical trials to test possible new treatments for these diseases occur outside of the Southeast.
Expert Available for Comment on WHO Saturated Fat Guidelines
University of Alabama at Birmingham
UTHealth Expert Participates in International Project to Tackle Adolescent Obesity
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
A child obesity expert from the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Austin was called upon to help lead a groundbreaking project to involve and empower adolescents in the fight against obesity in Europe.
Mandatory National Menu Labeling Underway. While It Is a Good Start, Restaurants Could Voluntarily Do Much More, According to Virginia Tech Expert
Virginia Tech
Restaurants could do much more to create the tipping point to encourage healthy options for Americans when they eat out, says to Virginia Tech professor Vivica Kraak, a recognized expert in food and nutrition policy.
SNAP Benefits Already Underestimate Nutritious Diet Costs; Employment Requirements Could Further Constrain Low-Income Households, Experts Say
Virginia Tech
Gut Check: Metabolites Shed by Intestinal Microbiota Keep Inflammation at Bay
Tufts University
Researchers discover how "good" intestinal bacteria can help protect us from inflammation, and how their disruption can increase susceptibility of the liver to more harmful forms of disease. Their study identified two metabolites from the bacteria that modulate inflammation in the host and reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Planning a Juice Cleanse to Prep for Beach Season? Do This Instead.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
Juice cleanses, sometimes called juicing, have become hugely popular for their supposed ability to help people shed weight quickly - particularly in preparation for a summer vacation or special event. But is juicing actually effective?
Hormone From Fat Boosts Metabolism in Both Exercise and Cold
Joslin Diabetes Center
Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new kind of clue to an individual's variable response to exercise--a hormone whose levels in the bloodstream rise sharply in exercise as well as in cold.Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new kind of clue to an individual's variable response to exercise--a hormone whose levels in the bloodstream rise sharply in exercise as well as in cold.
How to Spot the Signs of Stroke, with Five Tips on Prevention to Kick Off Stroke Awareness Month
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke , and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability in the U.S. and the fifth leading cause of death. The earlier a stroke is recognized and treated, the greater the chance of recovery. In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, NewYork-Presbyterian is sharing information on stroke risk and prevention.
Researchers Call for Tougher Standards for Studies on Obesity Policies
Johns Hopkins Medicine
When a new park is built, a tax is instituted on fast food or a ban put in place against soft drinks in a school, public health researchers must often rely on "after the fact" observational studies to evaluate the impact of such efforts on rates of obesity in a particular population and try to clearly identify and measure the factors that worked or didn't.
New Federal Menu-Labeling Rules Don't Go Far Enough to Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices, Researcher Says
Virginia Tech
The Medical Minute: Controlling Diabetes Apart From Blood Sugar Levels
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Doctors may do more good for diabetes patients by getting their cholesterol and blood pressure under control than by intensifying their glucose control.
UAH Student Part of Discovery That May Improve Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
University of Alabama Huntsville
UAH Ph.D. student Shristi Shrestha is honing her skills in single-cell gene expression as a graduate research assistant at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. She recently served as first co-author of a paper that was published in the journal "Cell Reports."
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Greater Risk of Diabetes
University of California San Diego Health
An epidemiological study conducted by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University suggests that persons deficient in vitamin D may be at much greater risk of developing diabetes. The findings are reported April 19 in PLOS One.
Scientists Re-Create Brain Neurons to Study Obesity and Personalize Treatment
Cedars-Sinai
Scientists have re-created brain neurons of obese patients using "disease in a dish" technology, offering a new method to study the brain's role in obesity and possibly help tailor treatments to specific individuals.
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."