Ultra-processed foods undermine diet quality in Mediterranean youth, study shows
From Egypt to Italy, children who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are falling short of dietary guidelines and moving…
GLP-1s’ Preoperative Use Requires Safety Considerations
Preoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy did not increase perioperative risks in individuals with obesity or overweight,…
GIPR signaling opens brain’s gate for GLP-1 weight-loss therapy
A new study uncovers how GIPR signaling in brain cells helps GLP-1 weight-loss drugs bypass the blood-brain barrier…
Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies
A deep dive into the brain’s command center for hunger shows how decoding its circuits could transform the…
Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health…
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,…
Maternal Genetics Impact Child Obesity Outside Inherited DNA
Pregnant Woman Group In Row. Young Mothers [AndreyPopov/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus] A mother’s genes may be particularly…
Obesity can be passed from parents to children. But do mothers’ or fathers’ genes matter more?
Published on 06/08/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Children with obese parents are more likely to be obese themselves…
Are all healthy diets equal or does food processing make a difference?
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even…
Leptin could offer alternative to insulin for managing type 1 diabetes complication
More than a decade ago, researchers found that an acute complication of type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA),…
Eating more ultra-processed food raises your risk of lung cancer
A 12-year study of over 100,000 adults reveals that your grocery shop may be increasing your risk of…
The vicious circle of aging and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) and aging are locked in a vicious circle: senescence of…