38 stories tagged #obesity

  1. The Hidden Health Costs of Processed Foods
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    The Hidden Health Costs of Processed Foods

    Beyond convenience, regular consumption of processed foods is linked to obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammation.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. UK Public Divided on Weight Loss Drugs: Health vs. Long-Term Risks
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    UK Public Divided on Weight Loss Drugs: Health vs. Long-Term Risks

    New YouGov survey reveals the British public is evenly split on the value of weight loss medications, with safety and lifestyle concerns dominating the debate.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Scientists Identify Crucial Protein Switch for Human Fat Metabolism
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    Scientists Identify Crucial Protein Switch for Human Fat Metabolism

    A new study pinpoints the MTCH2 protein as a key regulator of fat burning and storage in human cells, offering a new target for obesity research.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Intermittent Fasting: A Revolutionary Approach to Weight Loss and Brain Health
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    Intermittent Fasting: A Revolutionary Approach to Weight Loss and Brain Health

    New research suggests intermittent fasting can enhance brain function and curb cravings, offering a promising strategy for weight loss and improved gut health.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Heart Failure Redefined as a Systemic Cardiometabolic Crisis
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    Heart Failure Redefined as a Systemic Cardiometabolic Crisis

    Global heart failure cases have more than doubled to 64 million, fueled by obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease. Experts now classify it as a systemic disorder.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Lancet Review Dismisses Myth That Yo-Yo Dieting Damages Metabolism
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    Lancet Review Dismisses Myth That Yo-Yo Dieting Damages Metabolism

    A new scientific review finds no causal evidence that weight cycling causes muscle loss or metabolic damage in obese individuals, encouraging continued weight loss attempts.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Targeting Cardiometabolic Health to Prevent Diabetes-Linked Heart Disease
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    Targeting Cardiometabolic Health to Prevent Diabetes-Linked Heart Disease

    Professor Naveed Sattar discusses mechanisms linking diabetes to heart disease and emerging therapies shaping global prevention strategies.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Caffeine Levels in Blood Linked to Lower Body Fat and Diabetes Risk
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    Caffeine Levels in Blood Linked to Lower Body Fat and Diabetes Risk

    Study finds genetic markers show higher caffeine levels may reduce BMI and type 2 diabetes risk, with implications for obesity prevention.

    last mo. 1 min read