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Researchers identify genes that increase risk of obesity but also protect
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], February 26 (ANI): A team of researchers - led by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York - have identified a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering protection from
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Study finds vitamin B6 may help keep COVID-19's cytokine storms at bay
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Hiroshima [Japan], February 26 (ANI): A recent study led by food scientist Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee can be the first step in showing vitamin B6's potential in lowering the odds of patients becoming seriously ill with the coronavirus.
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Study reveals not all 'good' cholesterol is healthy
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Washington [US], February 26 (ANI): A study led by a team of researchers has now demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy.
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Late-childhood obesity associated with low-quality maternal diet during pr
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Washington [US], February 22 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood can be associated with a low-quality diet during their mother's pregnancy, which is high in foods and food components
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Study sheds light on solutions for overeating
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 14 (ANI): Science is a step closer to a new response to obesity, thanks in part to a study conducted by a team at The University of Texas at El Paso.
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More deaths in England, Scotland due to obesity in comparison to smoking,
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London [UK], February 13 (ANI): The findings of new research suggested that obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than smoking since 2014.
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England, Scotland may have observed more deaths due to obesity, excess bod
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London [UK], February 11 (ANI): Obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths in England and Scotland than smoking since 2014, according to research.
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Obesity linked to up to half of new diabetes cases annually: Study
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Dallas [US], February 10 (ANI): Reducing the prevalence of obesity may prevent up to half of new Type 2 diabetes cases in the United States, suggested a new research.
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Here's how calorie label on alcohol drinks may affect obesity
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Liverpool [UK], February 6 (ANI): According to the findings of a novel study, calorie labelling which is mandatory on alcoholic drinks could address both alcohol consumption and obesity.
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Pandemic increases substance abuse, mental health issues for those struggl
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Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is having a detrimental impact on substance use, mental health, and weight-related health behaviours among people with obesity, according to a new study by researchers at UT Southwestern and the UTHealth School of Public Health.
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Alcohol, calories, and obesity: Could labelling make a difference?
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Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic drinks could possibly address both alcohol consumption and obesity.
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Study links obesity with exacerbated effects of Alzheimer's disease
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Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While people who are overweight may face a number of health issues, a recent study has discovered that being obese is an additional burden on brain health and may exacerbate Alzheimer's disease.
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