Study: Bariatric surgery is safe, effective for obese adolescents and young adults
A new study from researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the…
Study reveals substantial rise in Latin American dementia rates
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Newcastle University…
Gut microbiota may shape eating behavior and guide new obesity treatments
From appetite signals to food reward, researchers reveal how gut microbes may influence disordered eating and obesity, while…
Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that…
Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Fallen by Half in 50 Years and Scientists Are Worried
Image credits: Julien Tromeur. Something keeps happening to men’s hormones. Across nearly 50 years and five countries, testosterone…
Study uncovers mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy
An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the University…
Socioeconomic status brings unequal metabolic disease reductions across racial, ethnic groups
Higher socioeconomic status is not associated with equal reductions in rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity across…
Could GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
GLP-1 medications are best known for their use in obesity and diabetes treatment, but new research suggests they may have potential in cancer prevention. As reported by The…
New study identifies potential compound for pancreatic cancer treatment
Announcing a new article publication in BIO Integration. Fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO), an epitranscriptomic regulator, has…
Blood markers reveal metabolic impact of ultra-processed food consumption
Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic ‘signature’ in the blood, associated with potentially adverse…
Secret shopper study reveals questionable telehealth GLP-1 practices
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
Thirty years of data reveal changing heart health trends in obesity
Three decades of data from seven industrialized countries reveal that differences in blood pressure and cholesterol between older…