Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome
New evidence from more than 266,000 UK adults reveals that working permanent night shifts can disrupt the body’s…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes
Young adults who upheld healthier LE8 habits, especially weight control, activity, and sleep, were far more likely to…
What We Know and Don’t Know About Nutrition and Health
I was excited to hear that Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall were teaming up on a book about…
Soft Drinks’ Effect on the Gut Tied to Major Depression Risk
Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
PREVENT equations provide more accurate risk estimates and support personalized hypertension care
Using the Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT™) equations provides more accurate risk estimates and supports personalized…
Why Some Physicians Still Lead With Lifestyle-First Obesity Care Despite the GLP-1 Revolution
The rapid adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists has fundamentally altered obesity management, with these medications now prescribed to…
More Pregnancies With Weight Loss Before IVF
Women with obesity who lost weight prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) had increased pregnancy rates, especially unassisted…
Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child’s weight
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…