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Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh
Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts

Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed

Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed
Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s
Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in
Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease?

Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease?

by Aakansha Zala,The ConversationHashimoto’s thyroiditis under the microscope. Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin were elevated. Credit:Patho/Wikimedia Commons,C

Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease?

by Aakansha Zala,The ConversationHashimoto’s thyroiditis under the microscope. Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin were elevated. Credit:Patho/Wikimedia Commons,C
Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity

Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an ingestible capsule that vibrates within the stomach. These vibrations activate the same stretch receptors that sens

Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an ingestible capsule that vibrates within the stomach. These vibrations activate the same stretch receptors that sens
Wegovy: Why half of those taking it stop within a year, and what happens when they do

Wegovy: Why half of those taking it stop within a year, and what happens when they do

by Adam Collins and Martin Whyte,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the effectiveness of the newer generation of anti-obesity drugs—called GLP-1 receptor agonists—few can t

Wegovy: Why half of those taking it stop within a year, and what happens when they do

by Adam Collins and Martin Whyte,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the effectiveness of the newer generation of anti-obesity drugs—called GLP-1 receptor agonists—few can t
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Español (Spanish)PrintFood Assistance and Food Systems ResourcesAn eating plan that helps promote health and manage your weight includes a variety of healthy foods. Add an array of colors to you

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Español (Spanish)PrintFood Assistance and Food Systems ResourcesAn eating plan that helps promote health and manage your weight includes a variety of healthy foods. Add an array of colors to you
Targeting a hunger hormone to treat obesity

Targeting a hunger hormone to treat obesity

by Catherine Cardinal,University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 64 per cent of Canadian adults are overweight or obese, according to Health Canada. That's a problem, because obesi

Targeting a hunger hormone to treat obesity

by Catherine Cardinal,University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 64 per cent of Canadian adults are overweight or obese, according to Health Canada. That's a problem, because obesi
Potential therapy for treatment-resistant hypothyroidism proves effective in lab study

Potential therapy for treatment-resistant hypothyroidism proves effective in lab study

byRush University Medical CenterA new "metal-coordinated" drug-delivery technology potentially could be used to supplement the standard therapy for hypothyroidism, which affects nearly

Potential therapy for treatment-resistant hypothyroidism proves effective in lab study

byRush University Medical CenterA new "metal-coordinated" drug-delivery technology potentially could be used to supplement the standard therapy for hypothyroidism, which affects nearly
The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

by Mary Durlak,University at BuffaloPost-operative panoramic X-ray; fixed implant-supported restoration. Credit: University at BuffaloIf you're a health care provider treating people with ty

The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

by Mary Durlak,University at BuffaloPost-operative panoramic X-ray; fixed implant-supported restoration. Credit: University at BuffaloIf you're a health care provider treating people with ty
Safer mass production of endocrine cells for stem cell-derived therapy for diabetes

Safer mass production of endocrine cells for stem cell-derived therapy for diabetes

Detailed analysis focusing on non-endocrine cells and validation of identified markers for detecting non-endocrine subpopulations. (a) Newly classified cell populations by reference component analysis

Safer mass production of endocrine cells for stem cell-derived therapy for diabetes

Detailed analysis focusing on non-endocrine cells and validation of identified markers for detecting non-endocrine subpopulations. (a) Newly classified cell populations by reference component analysis