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Poor neighbourhoods might have impact on one's health: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers revealed that environments that discourage physical activity, poor food quality, and increased consumption of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, all of which are common in underprivileged areas, disturb the brain's ability to process information in a flexible manner,
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Both high-protein, normal-protein diets are effective for T2D management:
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to new research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes.
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Researchers find how fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promote di
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A crunchy critter's digestion begins with the noisy grinding of its tough protective covering - the exoskeleton. According to a new study in mice conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the hard cover may be beneficial to metabolism.
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Race, ethnicity variances may cause liver cancer: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent study of liver cancer found racial and ethnic variances as well as developing patterns in this deadly disease. The study also identified potential focused therapies to increase control and prevention.
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Research reveals Inflammation can influence weight loss surgery outcomes
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Higher levels of inflammation in the blood of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery predict poorer weight loss six months later, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Overuse of social media, electronic devices by children top concerns of pa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Overall, mental health and technology use topped this year's top ten list of parent worries about health-related issues for children in the United States, surpassing childhood obesity, which parents considered as the top children's health issue a decade earlier.
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Study reveals Inflammation may influence weight loss surgery outcomes
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded study found that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery predict poorer weight loss six months later.
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Liver-targeting medicine reverses obesity, lowers cholesterol in mice: Res
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A biomedical engineer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst used a nanogel-based carrier developed in his lab to deliver a medicine solely to the livers of obese mice, thereby curing their diet-induced disease
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Weight loss medication benefits patients with heart failure, obesity: Rese
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The trial included 529 patients. The median age was 69 years and 56.1 per cent were women
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Bariatric surgery has long-term benefits in cancer prevention of females:
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bariatric surgery is associated with lower all-cancer and obesity-related cancer incidence among females, according to recent research that took into account follow-up years, increased sample sizes, and numerous surgical procedures. According to a new study published in Obesity, the flagshi
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People with obesity may have changed connection patterns with particular b
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a recent study, people who are obese exhibit hypo-connectivity with the left inferior frontal gyrus (related with cognitive control) and hyper-connectivity with a portion of the ventral occipitotemporal cortex
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Secondhand smoke may be source of lead exposure in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to research, chronic lead exposure, even at low levels, can impair cognitive and motor function as well as harm the brain and other organs.
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