Filters:
Gastric bypass surgery leads to long-term diabetes remission
Endocrine Society
More than half of adults with type 2 diabetes had long-term remission following gastric bypass surgery, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism..
Men tuning into Insta-spiration
Flinders University
New research confirms men and teens are affected by Instagram influencers who set global benchmarks for ideal body shape, fashion and even facial trends.
Cleveland Clinic Research Shows Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Severity of COVID-19 in Patients with Obesity
Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND: A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for COVID-19, a past history of bariatric surgery was significantly associated with a lower risk of hospital and intensive care unit admission. The results were published in the journal of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases.
Pitt Scientists Identify Predictors of Satisfaction after Bariatric Surgery and Demonstrate Positive Effects of Physical Activity in Patients
Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh
While most patients are at least somewhat satisfied with their surgery long-term, satisfaction decreased from 85% to 77% three to seven years post-surgery. Most patients also continue to lead sedentary lives, which contributes to weight regain and negatively affects their mental well-being.
Antimicrobial Soap Additive Worsens Fatty Liver Disease in Mice
University of California San Diego Health
Triclosan, an antimicrobial found in many soaps and other household items, worsens fatty liver disease in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Media registration open for ENDO 2021
Endocrine Society
Members of the media can now register to cover the latest advances in hormone health and science at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's virtual annual meeting being held March 20-23, 2021 in a state-of-the-art digital platform. The virtual meeting will mirror an in-person ENDO with top-flight educational programming and networking opportunities.
研究发现2岁前使用抗生素与儿童的健康状况存在关联
Mayo Clinic
在回顾性病例研究中，妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)的研究人员发现，对2岁以下儿童使用抗生素与一些难以治愈的病症存在关联，其中包括过敏症和肥胖症。这项研究结果发表在Mayo Clinic Proceedings上。
Overweight And Obese Younger People At Greater Risk For Severe COVID-19
UT Southwestern Medical Center
DALLAS - Nov. 17, 2020 - Being younger doesn't protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight, according to a new study from UT Southwestern. While all adults who are overweight or obese are at greater risk for serious complications from the disease, the link is strongest for those age 50 and under.
Ultraprocessed Food: Addictive, Toxic, and Ready for Regulation
Newswise
Estudo descobre que uso de antibioticos antes dos dois de idade anos esta associado com problemas de saude na infancia
Mayo Clinic
Em um estudo retrospectivo, pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic descobriram que antibioticos administrados em criancas menores de dois anos estao associados com varias doencas ou condicoes recorrentes, desde alergias ate obesidade. As descobertas estao na Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Antibiotic Exposure in Children Under Age 2 Associated with Chronic Conditions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a paper written jointly by Mayo Clinic and Rutgers researchers. While previous studies have looked at the association of antibiotics with single diseases, this is the first to look at the association across many diseases.
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues
Mayo Clinic
In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity. The findings appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Bringing Down Blood Sugar Now! Newswise Live Event for Nov. 12
Newswise
With multiple studies showing that COVID deaths and complications increase step-by-step with increasing blood sugar levels, a groundbreaking Newswise Webinar on Thursday November 12th from 2 to 3 pm ET will examine national, clinical and community strategies to immediately improve COVID outcomes through comprehensive nutrition information and action.
In Mice, Cadmium Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Obesity, Metabolic Issues in Adult Female Offspring
North Carolina State University
In a mouse study aimed at modeling human exposure to the toxic metal cadmium, researchers found that female offspring of mice exposed to cadmium during pregnancy became obese in adulthood, developed fatty livers and could not process glucose normally. Male offspring were not affected in the same way.
Simultaneous kidney transplant plus weight loss surgery safe for obese patients
University of Illinois at Chicago
A new study shows that robotic-assisted kidney transplant and weight loss surgery can be performed safely.
All Weight Loss Isn't Equal For Reducing Heart Failure Risk
UT Southwestern Medical Center
DALLAS - Nov. 9, 2020 - Reducing the level of body fat and waist size are linked to a lower risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes, a study led by UT Southwestern researchers indicates. The findings, reported today in Circulation, suggest that all weight loss isn't equal when it comes to mitigating the risk of heart disease.
Newswise Webinar will examine national, clinical and community strategies to immediately improve COVID by reducing blood sugar and comprehensive nutrition action
Health People
With multiple studies showing that COVID deaths and complications increase step-by-step with increasing blood sugar levels, a groundbreaking Newswise Webinar on Thursday November 12th from 2 to 3 pm ET will examine national, clinical and community strategies to immediately improve COVID outcomes through comprehensive nutrition information and action.
Home-Visiting Program Shows Promise of Reducing Risk of Obesity Among Native American Children
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Lessons on healthy feeding practices delivered to young mothers through a brief home-visiting intervention put Native American infants on a healthier growth trajectory, lowering their risks for obesity.
HIIT Increased Aerobic Capacity but Didn't Improve Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in Insulin-resistant or Insulin-sensitive Obese Adults
American Physiological Society (APS)
Tech makes dieting, 'lifestyle plans' more accessible than ever
Cornell University
Maternal Obesity May Cause Impaired Fetal Muscle Development and Metabolic Disorder
American Physiological Society (APS)
Severe Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes Causes Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Muscle Cells
American Physiological Society (APS)
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop a First-in-Class Humanized Antibody Targeting Bone and Fat
Mount Sinai Health System
Researchers uncover health disparities in childhood obesity and access to treatments
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The use of bariatric surgery to treat severe obesity in adolescents, and the racial disparities in access to that treatment, were analyzed in a retrospective study published in Annals of Surgery by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Kid Influencers Are Promoting Junk Food Brands on YouTube--Garnering More Than a Billion Views
New York University
Kids with wildly popular YouTube channels are frequently promoting unhealthy food and drinks in their videos, warn researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine in a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
COVID-19 lockdown reduced mental health, sleep, exercise
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
A first-of-its-kind global survey shows the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown dramatically altered our personal habits, largely for the worse.
High-fat Diet in Childhood May Affect Sperm Later in Life
American Physiological Society (APS)
New research in mice suggests that a high-fat diet early in life may impair male fertility in adulthood. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Workplace Wellness Programs Could Improve If More Personalized, Study Shows
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
In a program that used three different types of behavioral nudges, a study showed significantly different results for people with different personal and psychological characteristics
Study Underscores the Gut-Brain Connection, Shows Hunger Hormone Impacts Memory
University of Southern California (USC)
A hormone that influences when and how frequently animals eat also appears to affect memory, USC scientists have found.
Young people hospitalized with COVID-19 face substantial adverse outcomes
Brigham and Women's Hospital
While older age is widely recognized as a risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, younger patients have received less attention as a population vulnerable to adverse clinical outcomes.
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Latest on COVID Drug and Vaccine Trials: An Expert Panel with Trial Site Doctors and the American Medical Association
Newswise
Media invited to live Q&A on Oct 7th, 2pm EDT
Women's Health Symposium at Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center
A premier medical education opportunity for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Research News Tip Sheet: Story Ideas From Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine Media Relations is focused on disseminating current, accurate and useful information to the public via the media. As part of that effort, we are distributing our "COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins" every other Tuesday.
Genetic differences in fat shape men and women's health risks
University of Virginia Health System
New findings about body fat help explain the differing health risks men and women face - and set the stage for better, more targeted treatments.
World first study links obesity with reduced brain plasticity
University of South Australia
A world-first study has found that severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural pathways, a discovery that has significant implications for people recovering from a stroke or brain injury.
Cleveland Clinic Study Identifies Weight-Loss Threshold for Cardiovascular and Survival Benefits in Patients with Obesity and Diabetes
Cleveland Clinic
A Cleveland Clinic study shows that 5 to 10 percent of surgically induced weight loss is associated with improved life expectancy and cardiovascular health. In comparison, about 20 percent weight loss is necessary to observe similar benefits with a non-surgical treatment. The findings also show that metabolic surgery may contribute health benefits that are independent of weight loss. The study is published in the October issue of Annals of Surgery.
Nearly 20 percent of americans don't have enough to eat
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
More than 18 percent of U.S. adults do not know whether they will have enough to eat from day to day, and the numbers are worse for Hispanics, Blacks, people with obesity, and women, a new report shows.
Prevent Severe COVID Symptoms With Lifestyle Changes
Rush University Medical Center
Obesity is contributing to worse outcomes in people with COVID-19. Dr. Naomi Parrella, medical director of the Rush Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery, explains how managing your weight can lower your risk for severe COVID symptoms and help you prevent other chronic diseases.
Early birds vs night owls: for diabetics, an early bedtime is best
University of South Australia
Early to bed, early to rise...while the old saying promises health, wealth and wisdom, new research confirms part of the adage holds true, as a world first study shows that people who go to bed early are more likely to be in better health and more physically active compared to night owls.
Keeping students physically active online or in-person
Texas A&M University
A physical activity expert addresses ways to keep students active in this "new normal."
Does a healthy diet counter the ill-effects of obesity?
PLOS
A healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet partially modifies the association between obesity and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Karl Michaelsson of Uppsala University, Sweden, and colleagues.
Endocrine Society shifts ENDO 2021 to virtual format
Endocrine Society
The Endocrine Society will switch its annual meeting, ENDO 2021, to a fully virtual format, the Society announced today.
Factors Inherent to Obesity Could Increase Vulnerability to COVID-19
UT Southwestern Medical Center
DALLAS - Sept. 15, 2020 - Conditions related to obesity, including inflammation and leaky gut, leave the lungs of obese patients more susceptible to COVID-19 and may explain why they are more likely to die from the disease, UTSW scientists say in a new article published online in eLife. They suggest that drugs used to lower inflammation in the lungs could prove beneficial to obese patients with the disease.
Decoding the genetics that drive disease
University of South Australia
From Alzheimer's to obesity, life can change dramatically if you discover you have a genetic risk of disease. Now, a new study from the Australian Centre for Precision Health, University of South Australia is challenging these predispositions, showing that some of the genes traditionally labelled as 'bad' are not always what they seem.
COVID-19 works with bacteria to increase disease severity in obesity and diabetes
eLife
The combined effects of the body's microbiota working together with COVID-19 in the lungs could explain the severity of the disease in people with obesity and diabetes, according to a new article published today in eLife.
Studies show strong links between the endocrine system and COVID-19 incidence and mortality
European Society of Endocrinology
COVID-19 and interlinkages to endocrine and metabolic diseases was an important programme topic at the 2020 European Congress of Endocrinology.
Taste buds may play role in fostering obesity in offspring
Cornell University
Cornell food scientists show in animal studies that a mother's high-fat diet may lead to more sweet-taste receptors and a greater attraction to unhealthy food in their offspring - resulting in poor feeding behavior, obesity in adulthood.
Exercise and Insulin Metabolism in NAFLD
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Stress Responder Protein Found to Protect against Metabolic, Gut Changes in Mice
American Physiological Society (APS)
New research in mice suggests a protein found predominately in white blood cells helps keep gastrointestinal bacteria in balance and may protect against metabolic disorders.
New weight-loss hope for those with highest obesity risk: Underserved, low-income patients
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Low-income Louisiana patients enrolled in a tailored obesity intervention program lost much more weight than counterparts receiving usual care.
Diabetes-in-a-dish model uncovers new insights into the cause of type 2 diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center
Researchers have developed a novel 'disease-in-a-dish' model to study the basic molecular factors that lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, uncovering the potential existence of major signaling defects both inside and outside of the classical insulin signaling cascade, and providing new perspectives on the mechanisms behind insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and possibly opportunities for the development of novel therapeutics for the disease.
Obesity may alter immune system response to COVID-19
Endocrine Society
Obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response to COVID-19 infection that makes it difficult to fight off the virus, according to a new manuscript published in the Endocrine Society's journal, Endocrinology.
Sulfatase 2 Plays Role in Development of Obesity-induced Fatty Liver Disease
American Physiological Society (APS)
Inflammatory Protein Found to Protect against Metabolic, Gut Changes in Mice
American Physiological Society (APS)
Fat Tissue Inflammation Directly Linked to Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance
American Physiological Society (APS)
Infants in Households With Very Low Food Security May Have Greater Obesity Risk
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Infants from households reporting very low "food security," a measure of access to adequate and healthy meals, tend to weigh more than those from households with relatively high food security.
What Is Cerebral Venous Thrombosis? Study Finds Blood Clot Condition on the Rise
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the veins in the brain, preventing blood from draining out of the brain. A new analysis has found that the incidence of CVT in the United States is higher than previously reported and has increased over time. The study is published in the August 26, 2020, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found the increase occurred mainly in men and older women. Consistent with prior data, the incidence of CVT remained highest in younger women and it did not increase across the study. Researchers also found the incidence of CVT in Black people is higher than in people of other racial and ethnic groups.
Transplanted brown-fat-like cells hold promise for obesity and diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center
A potential therapy for obesity would transplant HUMBLE (human brown-like) fat cells, human white fat cells that have been genetically modified using CRISPR to become similar to heat-generating brown fat cells.
Obesity linked with higher risk for COVID-19 complications
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A review of COVID-19 studies reveals a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.
Endocrine Society honors endocrinology field's leaders with 2021 Laureate Awards
Endocrine Society
The Endocrine Society today announced it has chosen 15 leading endocrinologists as winners of its prestigious 2021 Laureate Awards, the top honors in the field.
Excessive Fructose Consumption May Cause a Leaky Gut, Leading to Fatty Liver Disease
University of California San Diego Health
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that fructose only adversely affects the liver after it reaches the intestines, where the sugar disrupts the epithelial barrier protecting internal organs from bacterial toxins in the gut.
Stomach Capacity, Desire to Eat Increases at Buffets
American Physiological Society (APS)
Research suggests stomach capacity in obesity changes to accommodate different eating situations, which has an effect on feelings of fullness and the urge to overeat. The study is published in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology.
Major weight loss -- whether from surgery or diet -- has same metabolic benefits
Washington University in St. Louis
A longstanding theory has suggested that gastric bypass surgery may have unique, weight loss-independent effects in treating type 2 diabetes. But new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that weight loss after surgery, rather than the surgery itself, drives metabolic improvements, such as the remission of diabetes.
High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds
University of Otago
An increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composition and alter the metabolism of their offspring, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington, have found.
Long-term exposure to traffic noise may impact weight gain in the UK population
University of Oxford
Transport noise is a major problem in Europe, with over 100 million people living in areas where road traffic noise exceeds levels greater than 55dB, the health-based threshold set by the EU.
Obesity a Major Risk for Severe COVID-19 Cases
Hackensack Meridian Health
While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people of any age can contract COVID-19, obesity has emerged among the major risk factors for severe cases. With more than 40 percent of Americans classified as obese, experts caution that this is a growing concern.
Maternal obesity increases risk of potentially deadly hypertensive disorders early in pregnancy
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Pregnant obese women were more at risk of experiencing early and late-onset hypertensive disorders, and that risk progressively increased in women with higher body mass indexes (BMI), according to a study led by researchers at UTHealth.
Racial, socioeconomic disparities fuel increased infant mortality rates in California
UC Davis Health
While infant mortality rates (IMR) decreased overall from 2007 to 2015 in California, disparities in infant death rates have increased in some groups, including among obese mothers, those who smoke and African American women, according to a new study published in PLOS One.
Excess Weight Among Pregnant Women May Interfere With Child's Developing Brain
NYU Langone Health
Obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies' brains as early as the second trimester, a new study finds.
Body weight has surprising, alarming impact on brain function
IOS Press
As a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow, according to a new brain imaging study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment
Brigham and Women's Hospital
We may not think about it often, but our gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that play a critical role in how we function.
Sugar Causes Obesity Even without Sweet Taste
American Physiological Society (APS)
Exercise Makes Female Rats Hungrier, Leads to Weight Gain
American Physiological Society (APS)
High-fat Diet and Genetics Lead to Anxiety and Depression in Rats
American Physiological Society (APS)
New research in a genetically diverse rat strain finds high-fat diet and genetics together increase anxiety and depression-like behavior in addition to negatively affecting metabolic health. The study is published ahead of print in Physiological Genomics.
Updated ILSI Nutrition Reference Captures Latest Research in Context
International Life Sciences Institute North America
The 11th edition of Present Knowledge in Nutrition, the latest update of ILSI's major nutrition reference source will be useful to dieticians, librarians, medical nutritionists and others in the nutrition field.
Updated ILSI Nutrition Reference Captures Latest Research in Context
International Life Sciences Institute North America
The 11th edition of Present Knowledge in Nutrition, the latest update of ILSI's major nutrition reference source will be useful to dieticians, librarians, medical nutritionists and others in the nutrition field.
Obesity linked to social ties in older women, more so than in men
University of British Columbia
Women who lack social ties have a greater likelihood of being obese, according to new UBC research published today in PLOS One. Men, on the other hand, were less likely to be obese if they lived alone and had a smaller social network.
Wayne State-led team explores link between diabetes, obesity and liver disease
Wayne State University Division of Research
Faculty from Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are leading a team of researchers to understand the causal relationships between diabetes, obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in hopes of developing a treatment.
NIH Awards $9.5 Million for Einstein-Mount Sinai Diabetes Research Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a $9.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the Einstein-Mount Sinai Diabetes Research Center (ES-DRC). The multi-institutional center is a leader in basic, translational, clinical, and community-based research and training in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders.
Double Surgery Improves Chances for Heart Transplant in Patients with Obesity
Thomas Jefferson University
Pairing bariatric surgery with LVAD heart surgery may be an effective bridge to heart transplant for obese patients.
Why is obesity so common in COVID-19 patients?
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
A hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity.
Early menstruation linked to increased menopause symptoms
University of Queensland
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study.
Is an Active Lifestyle Associated with Brain Health in Children with Overweight/Obesity?
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
How long should you fast for weight loss?
University of Illinois at Chicago
Two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study. The study reported results from a clinical trial that compared a 4-hour time-restricted feeding diet and a 6-hour time-restricted feeding diet to a control group.
Study finds weight loss surgery cost disparity
University of Georgia
A new study from the University of Georgia finds that users of public insurance are paying more for bariatric weight loss surgery compared to private insurance patients.
What happens when food first touches your tongue
Ohio State University
New research explains why humans register taste more quickly when food or drink moves over their tongues quickly, as compared to when they are held in their mouth steadily.
Healthier School Food and Physical Activity Environments Matter for Childhood Obesity
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School food choices and number of physical activity facilities are associated with students' BMI, Rutgers study finds
Macrophages Play Important Role in Pediatric Obesity-associated Kidney Disease
American Physiological Society (APS)
Weight stigma can be harmful to many, including marginalized identities
University of Georgia
Weight-inclusive care prioritizes well-being over weight and having access to non-stigmatizing health care.
Research News Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine Media Relations is focused on disseminating current, accurate and useful information to the public via the media. As part of that effort, we are distributing our "COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins" every Tuesday throughout the duration of the outbreak.
2020 Warren Alpert Prize Recognizes Seminal Discoveries in Metabolism
Harvard Medical School
The 2020 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize has been awarded to a trio of researchers for seminal discoveries about the function of key intestinal hormones, their effects on metabolism and the subsequent design of treatments for type 2 diabetes, obesity and short bowel syndrome.
Maternal obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis
University of Michigan
The risk of early-onset neonatal bacterial sepsis increases with maternal obesity, according to a new study of University of Michigan and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
People Who Eat a Late Dinner May Gain Weight
Endocrine Society
Eating a late dinner may contribute to weight gain and high blood sugar, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Obesity Patients Report Health Challenges During Shelter in Place
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Shelter-in-place orders to reduce the spread of COVID-19 put unusual strains on people with obesity, making it more difficult for them to eat properly and manage their weight, according to a UT Southwestern study.
Mental, physical health of people with obesity affected during COVID-19 pandemic
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with obesity as they struggle to manage their weight and mental health during shelter-in-place orders, according to research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and UT Southwestern.
Mexican Immigrant Obesity Rates Climb with Deportation Fears
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Stress, unhealthy foods contribute to obesity in undocumented adults and children, Rutgers study reports
National Calorie Menu Labeling Law Could Add Years of Healthy Living, Save Billions
Tufts University
The national law requiring calorie labeling on menus at large chain restaurants is estimated to prevent tens of thousands of new heart disease and type 2 diabetes cases--and save thousands of lives--in just five years, according to a new study that estimates the law's impact.
Appetite Can Be Increased by Cells in the Brain
University of Warwick
Tanycytes are glial cells, which communicate with neurons in the brain to inform it of what we have eaten. Researchers from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick have found when tanycytes are selectively stimulated appetite was increased.
Endocrine Society names experienced endocrinologist interim CEO
Endocrine Society
The Endocrine Society has named Robert W. Lash, M.D.--an endocrinologist with more than 25 years of experience in the field--as its interim CEO.
Study: COVID-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity
University at Buffalo
Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep and physical activity among children with obesity, according to University at Buffalo research.
