Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million…
GLP-1 drugs combined with surgery yield superior weight loss results
People who begin obesity treatment with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and then undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery…
A new tool that predicts obesity-related disease risk beyond BMI
A data-driven tool built from nearly 200,000 individuals reveals who is most likely to develop serious obesity-related diseases,…
Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health
Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded…
Child health experts launch GenHEART to tackle Australia’s obesity crisis
Heart health, diet, exercise and sleep will be targeted under a multi-pronged strategy by child health experts to…
Obesity’s Effects on the Immune System May Linger for Years
A new study has suggested that T cells might retain a pro-inflammatory phenotype long after normal weight is…
Diabetes and heart disease in south asians
A deep dive into lipid genetics reveals how ancestry-specific molecular pathways could be driving higher diabetes and heart…
GLP-1 drugs promise wider health benefits, but experts urge caution on use
As GLP-1 receptor agonists move beyond blood sugar and weight loss, a new review shows why clinicians must…
Which Healthcare Giant Is the Better Bet?
Novo Nordisk NVO and Pfizer PFE are both pharmaceutical giants based in Denmark and the United States, respectively, with…
Bread Might Be Making You Gain Weight Even Without Eating More Calories
In a new study, mice strongly preferred foods like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet and…
Losing weight improves heart muscle contraction in people with obesity and heart failure
In a new research report, a team of scientists led by Johns Hopkins Medicine say people with severe…
The Ancient Biology Behind the Modern Obesity Crisis
Summary: A major report argues that fructose is not just a source of calories, but a potent “metabolic…