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…
A genetic test may predict the risk of obesity in children
Obesity is a disease that affects more and more people. According to the World Obesity Federationin 2035 more…
Saliva testing offers a non-invasive way to detect early metabolic risk
Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and…
Fast food, screens, and no greens: A recipe for teen health trouble – News and events
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When a cheeseburger costs less than a punnet of strawberries, it’s clear the odds…
Specific targeting of adipose tissue metabolism is superior to caloric restriction in treating obesity-related HFpEF | Cardiovascular Diabetology
Koskinas KC, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Antoniades C, Blüher M, Gorter TM, Hanssen H, et al. Obesity and cardiovascular…
Patients face vitamin deficiencies years after bariatric surgery
A new review uncovers why dangerous vitamin deficiencies, from vision loss to life-threatening complications, are harming patients years…