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Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc
D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects
Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue

Metabolic changes in fat tissue in obesity associated with adverse health effects

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue
Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on

Peptide with anti-obesity action successfully tested in animal trial

by Thais Szegö,FAPESPChemical structure of Pep19. Credit: Researchers' archiveA study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that the synthetic molecule Pep19 acts on
Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity

Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe i

Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe i
Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas
People with 'healthy obesity' are still at increased risk of disease

People with 'healthy obesity' are still at increased risk of disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiareveals that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person with obesity is actually healthy

People with 'healthy obesity' are still at increased risk of disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiareveals that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person with obesity is actually healthy
Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form
Refining how doctors assess hypertension risk

Refining how doctors assess hypertension risk

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL–R: Primary Aldosteronism patient, Dr Elisabeth Ng, Associate Professor Jun Yang. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchThe team from Hudson Institut

Refining how doctors assess hypertension risk

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL–R: Primary Aldosteronism patient, Dr Elisabeth Ng, Associate Professor Jun Yang. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchThe team from Hudson Institut
Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer
Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(

Multiple health benefits from B-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples, when consumed in right amounts

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT, Japan investigated the dose-response effects of B-type procyanidins on the hormetic response system. Credit:Frontiers in Nutrition(
Transgender women's heart-lung capacity and strength exceed those of cisgender peers even after years of hormone therapy

Transgender women's heart-lung capacity and strength exceed those of cisgender peers even after years of hormone therapy

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe heart and lung capacity and strength of transgender women exceed those of their cisgender peers, even after years of female hormone therapy,

Transgender women's heart-lung capacity and strength exceed those of cisgender peers even after years of hormone therapy

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe heart and lung capacity and strength of transgender women exceed those of their cisgender peers, even after years of female hormone therapy,