Harvard gut discovery could change how we treat obesity and diabetes
A research project supported by FAPESP and carried out at Harvard University in the United States has identified a set of metabolites that move from the intestine to the liver…
Blood tests reveal obesity rapidly accelerates Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers have carried out the first investigation of how obesity affects Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers (BBMs). In this work, BBM levels rose up to 95% more quickly in people with…
Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil
Soybean oil is the most commonly used cooking oil in the United States and appears in a wide range of processed foods. Research is now shedding light on how this…
Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma
Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report. This is the main…
New Duke study finds obesity rises with caloric intake, not couch time
A newly released study from Duke University’s Pontzer Lab, housed in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, looks at the correlations between economic development,…
Slowing down to eat less: Towards simple strategies for obesity prevention
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity rates continue to climb, researchers are constantly seeking effective, accessible…
Obesity starts in the brain
The number of obese persons has grown significantly in recent decades, which presents significant difficulties for those who are impacted, healthcare systems, and those who provide treatment. The hormone insulin…
Disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity
Disrupted function of “cleaning cells” in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not. A study from the University…
David Hasselhoff’s Daughter Hayley Says She’s Not ‘Glamorizing Obesity’ In Plus-Size Modeling Career
Hayley Hasselhoff, daughter of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, spoke up this week against criticism of plus-size models. In 2021, Hayley’s Playboy Germany shoot became the first plus-size European Playboy cover.…