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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.
Leaders Call for 'Moonshot' on Nutrition Research
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Leading nutrition and food policy experts outline a bold case for strengthening federal nutrition research in a live interactive session as part of NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a virtual conference hosted by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).
Study Suggests Low-carbohydrate, High-fat Diet Protects against Obesity
American Physiological Society (APS)
COVID-19 session to kick off ENDO Online 2020
Endocrine Society
ENDO Online 2020--the Endocrine Society's largest-ever meeting--will open with a panel discussion exploring the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the endocrinology field.
Playing Video Games Linked with Unhealthy Behaviors for College Men
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Results from a new study suggest that college men who play video games tend to exercise less and have poorer eating habits compared to non-gamers.
Dieting? Studies Weigh In on Opportunities and Risks
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Get the latest research findings on fad diets, losing weight and healthful eating at NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a virtual conference featuring leading nutrition experts from around the world.
Expert on how to keep motivated and maintain weight during COVID-19
University of Rhode Island
Lack of physical activity during COVID-19 may fuel childhood obesity, new study finds
Washington University in St. Louis
The childhood obesity rate in the United States may increase by 2.4% if school closures continue into December, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. Having schools closed nationwide, children in the U.S. have missed their opportunity to participate in physical education classes and other school-based physical activities, such as recess and after-school sports programs.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Supports Introduction of Medical Nutrition Therapy Legislation in Congress
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (N.Y.) and Rep. Pete King's (N.Y.) commitment to America's health by introducing the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020. The bill would provide coverage for Medicare beneficiaries to obtain treatment from registered dietitian nutritionists and other qualified nutrition experts for many common and costly chronic diseases.
Warwick Scientists Discover How Cells Respond to Fasting
University of Warwick
The UK has the highest level of obesity in Europe, in fact it's estimated half the population could be obese by 2050. Obesity is a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death
BMJ
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe covid-19 or death in the UK, according to the largest cohort study to date published by The BMJ today.
$5.75M grant to help researchers study role of obesity in development of pancreatic cancer
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
A team of researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and peer institutions has been awarded a $5.75 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the correlation between obesity, inflammation and pancreatic cancer. The scientists hope their findings may help people avoid getting this cancer.
Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food or gyms
Lund University
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has shown no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms.
Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food or gyms
Lund University
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has shown no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms.
Inspiring stories from women like themselves helped these moms improve their diet
Ohio State University
When researchers asked overweight low-income moms who should be in study videos promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, moms said they wanted to see themselves. The researchers obliged. And the intervention they designed produced the desired results when it came to improving participants' diet.
Announcing NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Journalists and bloggers are invited to attend NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
COVID-19 raises risk for women who are obese and pregnant
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine
Study findings suggest that women who contract the virus face a higher incidence of a severe pneumonia, which could lead to preterm birth.
Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling
University of South Australia
Mojito, appletini or a simple glass of fizz - they may take the edge off a busy day, but if you find yourself bingeing on more than a few, you could be putting your physical and mental health at risk according new research at the University of South Australia.
Excess coffee consumption a culprit for poor health
University of South Australia
Cappuccino, latte or short black, coffee is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world. But whether it's good or bad for your health can be clarified by genetics, as a world-first study from the University of South Australia's Australian Centre for Precision Health shows that excess coffee consumption can cause poor health.
Diabetes Drug May Protect Breastfed Children from Future Metabolic Disorder
American Physiological Society (APS)
A new study suggests that treating a breastfeeding parent with a common diabetes drug may provide male offspring lifelong protection against diabetes and obesity. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. It was chosen as an APSselect article for May.
COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Medicine
COVID-19 story ideas from Johns Hopkins.
Viruses from poo can help combat obesity and diabetes
University of Copenhagen
Obese mice with unhealthy lifestyles gain significantly less weight and avoid type 2 diabetes when they receive viruses transplanted from the stool of lean mice. These are the findings of a new University of Copenhagen study.
Combining mouse and human data uncovers new gene regulating cholesterol
University of Wisconsin-Madison
By combining the fine-grained detail available from animal studies with the statistical power of genetic studies involving hundreds of thousands of human genomes, researchers have discovered a new gene involved in regulating the body's cholesterol.
Diabetes Drug May Protect Breastfed Sons from Future Metabolic Disorder
American Physiological Society (APS)
Obese adults facing Medicaid expansion gap
University of Georgia
Despite overall increases in insurance coverage for low-income individuals in Medicaid expansion states, some gaps remain for individuals who are obese.
People with Brown Fat May Burn 15 Percent More Calories
Endocrine Society
Short-term cold exposure may help people with brown fat burn 15 percent more calories than those without, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
High-fat Diet Consequences Include Mental Fatigue, Researchers Say
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
Obesity has been shown to place physical stress on the body, but new research suggests that excess weight may also cause mental fatigue.
High-altitude adaptations connected with lower risk for chronic diseases
Binghamton University, State University of New York
High-altitude adaptations in the Himalayas may lower risk for some chronic diseases, according to a research team including faculty from Binghamton University, State University of New York, the University of New Mexico, and the Fudan University School of Life Sciences.
Study points to obesity as driver of pancreatic cancer
Yale Cancer Center
A new study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers has demonstrated in mice that hormones released from the pancreas itself can advance pancreatic cancer -- and that weight loss can stop this process in its early stages. The research was published today in the journal Cell.
Children's Fruit Drinks Need Clearer Labels, Finds NYU Study
New York University
The labels of drinks marketed to kids do not help parents and other consumers differentiate among fruit juice and sugar-laden, artificially flavored drinks.
Researchers Identify Potential Early Biomarker to Track Development of Dangerous Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Joslin Diabetes Center
Fatty liver disease not associated with alcohol consumption, which is called Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or NAFLD, affects more than one billion people worldwide. Even in children the numbers are overwhelming, with up to 80 percent of pediatric patients who are considered obese affected worldwide. People with NAFLD can progress to a severe form known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which puts patients at higher risk for cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Brown Fat Can Burn Energy in an Unexpected Way
Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin researchers have found a pathway that can boost the production of (heat-generating, fat-burning) brown fat cells without also creating unhelpful white fat cells. This finding suggests that the pathway the Joslin team uncovered might offer a solution to that challenge.
COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate childhood obesity
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Public health scientists predict that school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States.
Liraglutide can help adolescents with obesity manage their weight
Endocrine Society
Liraglutide 3.0 mg, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity manage their weight, appears to help adolescents too, according to an industry-sponsored randomized controlled trial. The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and will be published in a supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Coconut oil reduces features of metabolic syndrome in obese females, animal study finds
Endocrine Society
Obese females that ate a small amount of coconut oil daily, even as part of a high-fat diet, had decreased features of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that raise the chances of developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke, an animal study finds. The study results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Unconscious food cravings may make bariatric surgery less effective for people with extreme obesity
Endocrine Society
Patients with extreme obesity are prone to unconscious food impulses and cravings that may make it challenging for them to maintain weight loss after bariatric surgery, according to research that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Poor fitness may impede long-term success in weight loss program
Endocrine Society
People who are very out of shape when they begin a behavioral weight loss program lose less weight in the long term than those who are more fit, suggests a new study that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Most internists-in-training feel ill-equipped to treat obesity
Endocrine Society
Most resident physicians training in internal medicine do not feel adequately prepared to manage obesity in their patients, a new survey from a California residency program finds. The results were accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Pregnant women's PFAS exposure linked to granddaughters' obesity risk
Endocrine Society
The first human study to link blood levels of "forever" chemicals known as PFAS in pregnant women with the risk of obesity in their granddaughters is described in an ENDO 2020 abstract that will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Virtual ENDO 2020 news conferences to highlight advances in technology, thyroid health
Endocrine Society
Researchers will discuss how artificial intelligence and drones are being incorporated into health care when they share the latest emerging science during the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2020 virtual news conferences March 30-31.
Schedule Announced for Nutrition 2020
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
Nutrition 2020 is your source for the latest news on food, nutrition and health. This flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, to be held May 30-June 2 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, will feature new research findings and panel discussions addressing hot topics in nutrition science, clinical practice and policy.
Discovered: Why obesity causes high blood pressure -- and potential ways to fix it
University of Virginia Health System
The researchers have already confirmed their discovery in human tissue samples and used it to reverse high blood pressure in lab mice.
Can pollution make you gain weight?
University of Colorado Boulder
Pollution alters the human gut microbiome in ways that may boost risk of diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease and other chronic illnesses, according to a new study. Ozone is particularly harmful, the researchers found.
Virtual Bariatric Endoscopic Training Tool Being Developed To Improve Patient Safety
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
A team of engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, led by Suvranu De, the head of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering, is developing a virtual reality-based training device that can help train medical professionals to perform endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedures. The device, known as a ViBE -- or Virtual Bariatric Endoscopic -- simulator is being supported by a grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Bacteria potentially involved in the development of type 2 diabetes
McMaster University
blood and tissue samples from 40 patients suffering from severe obesity taken during bariatric surgery were used. Half of the participants suffered from type 2 diabetes, while the other subjects showed insulin resistance without being diabetic. The researchers identified the bacterial genetic material in each of the tissues sampled, which came from the liver and three abdominal fat deposits. Based on the type of bacteria present and their relative abundance, the researchers were able to determine the bacterial signature for each tissue.
Mayo Clinic-led study links obesity with pancreatitis
Mayo Clinic
A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona published in the The Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that obesity is not only implicated in chronic diseases such as diabetes, but also in sudden-onset diseases such as pancreatitis.
Loss of Enzyme in Fat Tissue Leads to Improved Insulin Sensitivity in Liver
American Physiological Society (APS)
When Should You Eat to Manage Your Weight? Breakfast, Not Late-Night Snacks
PLOS
The balance between weight gain and weight gain loss is predominantly determined by what you eat, how much you eat, and by how much exercise you get. But another important factor is often neglected...
Extra olive virgin oil keeps healthy properties when used for cooking
Universidad De Barcelona
Consuming extra virgin olive oil has proved to have protecting effects for the health, especially due to its antioxidant content.
Cook County's short-lived 'soda' tax worked, says new study
University of Illinois at Chicago
A study of beverage sales in Cook County, Illinois, shows that for four months in 2017 -- when the county implemented a penny-per-ounce tax on both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks -- purchases of the taxed beverages decreased by 21%, even after an adjustment for cross-border shopping.
Bariatric surgery effective against early-onset obesity too
University of Gothenburg
Surgical treatment of obesity is as effective for individuals who developed the disorder early, by the age of 20, as for those who have developed obesity later in life, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows.
Coriell Researchers Identify SNP Associated with Obesity Risk
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Obesity is among the most common complex diseases in the United States and has been a stubborn public health challenge for decades. Its causes are wide ranging, but genetic heritability is increasingly understood to be an influential factor in determining a person's risk for the disease. Coriell researchers have found a new genetic indicator of obesity risk and bolstered the understood importance of one gene's role in obesity risk.
People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Endocrine Society
Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
World failing to provide children with a healthy life and a climate fit for their future: WHO-UNICEF-Lancet
World Health Organization (WHO)
As climate and commercial threats intensify, WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission presses for radical rethink on child health
Study: Difference in Breast Milk Concentrations Impacts Growth Up to Age 5
University of California San Diego Health
In a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine confirmed the findings of previous pilot studies that found an association between human milk concentrations and infant weight and body composition.
The Skinny on Why Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Risk in Women
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
A new study suggests that for women, poor sleep could contribute to unhealthy food choices, increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease.
Comer Children's and the Kovler Diabetes Center lead the way in monogenic diabetes care, research
University of Chicago Medical Center
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine are leading the charge to educate clinicians and families about monogenic diabetes, a rare and frequently misdiagnosed subset of the disease.
Cedars-Sinai to Study How Fat May Promote Cancer Spread to Liver
Cedars-Sinai
A diagnosis of pancreatic or colon cancer often sparks dread about the disease's likely next destination: the liver. That's because liver metastasis is a leading cause of death in these patients. A Cedars-Sinai scientific team has been awarded a $9.1 million grant by the National Cancer Institute to study this often-fatal process, with the goal of understanding how cancer spreads to the liver and finding ways to block it.
Being raised by grandparents may increase risk for childhood obesity
Washington University in St. Louis
Grandparental child care is linked to nearly a 30% increase in childhood overweight and obesity risk, finds a new analysis from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.In a study, published online Jan. 22 in Childhood Obesity, researchers discovered that grandparents could impact their grandchildren's waistline in various ways, such as influencing their daily diet and physical activity, as well shaping their grandchildren's perceptions on what represents a healthy lifestyle.
Excess Costs for Obese Employees Vary Between Industries
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott
Although obese employees incur higher direct and indirect costs, the extent of obesity-related costs tends to be lower in some industrial sectors -- including healthcare, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
A Fat-Fighting Drug Discovery
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer-fighting compound fights obesity and diabetes: Eric Prossnitz, PhD, and his team reported that G-1, a cancer-fighting compound they discovered some years ago, reduces fat in obese mice. Although G-1 is currently in phase 1 clinical trials for cancer, Prossnitz and his team are planning preclinical studies to use G-1 to fight fat in obese people.
Proximity to Green Spaces Impacts Health
University at Albany, State University of New York
A University at Albany team worked with colleagues around the globe on two separate studies to determine the effects that greenery has on our health - finding that the greener our surroundings, the better.
Growth Factor Receptor-bound Protein Plays Role in Muscle Cell Insulin Signaling
American Physiological Society (APS)
Lower Survival in Patients with High BMI and HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)
An international team of researchers found that high BMI correlates to lower survival in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, even among patients showing initial positive response to new anti-HER2 agents pertuzumab and trastuzumab.
Long life, good health
UT Southwestern Medical Center
The American Heart Association 2030 Impact Goals aim to help all people live healthier for more years of their life.
Lower Stress, Stay Optimistic, and Avoid Heart Attacks
Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Cardiologists Talk Prevention for American Heart Month
New coalition to help hospitals nationwide become healthier in 2020
Monday Campaigns
There's a movement underway that's putting the healthy back into health care by ensuring hospitals provide patients with nutritious plant-based food options. In 2020, a new coalition will help hospitals not just in New York but nationwide provide patients plant-based food options that combat rather than contribute to cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
People with Obesity Who Experience Self-Directed Weight Shaming Benefit from New Intervention
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
While it's known that weight "self-stigma" is associated with poor mental and physical health, little is known about how to help people combat it. Researchers show that people who received a new stigma-reduction intervention, along with standard behavioral weight loss treatment, devalued themselves less due to their weight compared to participants who only received the treatment.
High-Protein Diets Boost Artery-Clogging Plaque, Mouse Study Shows
Washington University in St. Louis
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how high-protein diets increase atherosclerosis, especially unstable plaque that increases the risk of a heart attack.
Teens with obesity and PCOS have more "unhealthy" bacteria
Endocrine Society
Teens with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more "unhealthy" gut bacteria suggesting the microbiome may play a role in the disorder, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
