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Researchers reveal how obesity increases risk for dementia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A significant global public health concern, dementia now affects 50 million individuals and is projected to reach more than 150 million cases by 2050. An ongoing global problem is obesity, which is typically assessed by body mass index (BMI). Previous research has revealed that obesity in mi
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Genetic effect on the response to treatment for obesity: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Collaborative research between University of Galway and Brunel University London has found that patients with severe and complicated obesity respond differently to a dietary weight loss programme based on their genes.
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Research reveals genetic effect on response to treatment for obesity
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a study conducted by the University of Galway and Brunel University London, patients with severe and complicated obesity respond differently to a dietary weight management programme based on their genes.
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Researchers propose obesity is a neurodevelopmental disorder
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Obesity has increased rapidly in recent decades to affect more than 2 billion people, making it one of the largest contributors to poor health worldwide. Despite decades of research on diet and exercise treatments, many people continue to struggle to lose weight. Researchers at Baylor Colleg
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Researchers find how some guts are better than others at energy absorptio
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to recent studies from the University of Copenhagen, some Danes may have a different background of gut microorganisms than other Danes, which allows them to, on average, absorb more energy from meals. The study contributes to our knowledge of why some individuals, although eating s
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Researchers identify two distinct types of obesity
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists identified two distinct types of obesity, each with physiological and molecular differences that might have long-term implications for health, disease, and medication response.
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Study finds increase in obesity among three and four-year-olds during pand
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The study, published in the European Journal of Public Health, is based on data concerning 25,049 children aged three to five who have undergone regular health checks at child health centres. The counties taking part were Dalarna, Jonkoping, and Sormland.
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.
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Study explains 'eating just one potato chip is impossible' gene
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
High-calorie foods--high in fat, oil, and sugar--may taste delicious, but they frequently lead to overeating, which leads to obesity and other serious health concerns. But what causes the brain to be aroused and cause overeating?
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Study finds how CRTC1 gene is associated with obesity in humans
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
High-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods can taste nice but can contribute to overeating, obesity, and other serious health issues. But what triggers overeating in the brain? It has recently become evident that the human gene CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is linked to ob
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Quality of early childhood neighbourhood residence may be related to BMI t
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, residing in neighbourhoods with higher opportunity or lower vulnerability in early life, particularly at birth, may be associated with a lower mean BMI trajectory and a lower risk of obesity throughout
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Research shows significant cardiovascular benefits at 6,000 daily walking
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The evidence-based health benefits of walking continue to accumulate, according to ongoing research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst physical activity epidemiologist, who leads an international consortium known as the Steps for Health Collaborative.
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