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

Updated on: December 30,2023 17

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

Updated on:December 30,2023 17

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

Updated on: December 30,2023 11

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

Updated on:December 30,2023 11

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

Updated on: December 28,2023 19

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

Updated on:December 28,2023 19

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

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

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

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

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

Updated on: December 26,2023 19

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

Updated on:December 26,2023 19

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

Updated on: December 26,2023 15

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

Updated on:December 26,2023 15

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

Updated on: December 26,2023 18

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

Updated on:December 26,2023 18

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

Updated on: December 19,2023 12

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

Updated on:December 19,2023 12

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

Updated on: December 18,2023 22

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

Updated on:December 18,2023 22

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

Updated on: December 18,2023 12

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

Updated on:December 18,2023 12

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

Updated on: November 28,2023 10

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

Updated on:November 28,2023 10

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

Updated on: November 02,2023 8

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

Updated on:November 02,2023 8