obesity

New Study Uncovers Surprising Benefits of the Protein Kallistatin

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Rachel Carter

Researchers have discovered that after weight loss, individuals with overweight and obesity show increased levels of Kallistatin in their subcutaneous white adipose ...

GLP-1 and NMDA Targeted Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers have developed a novel weight-loss drug that combines GLP-1 with molecules targeting NMDA receptors in the brain. This “Trojan Horse” ...

High BMI Linked to Weak Smell-Eating Circuit in Brain

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study reveals a novel brain circuit linking the sense of smell and eating behavior. The weaker the connection between ...

Men are 4 times more likely to lose weight when offered money: study

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Rachel Carter

People with obesity are four times likelier to lose weight if they’re offered pounds — money, that is — at the end ...

Nearly half of all cancer cases are linked to obesity

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Rachel Carter

The study led by Lund University in Malmo, Sweden, involved 4.1 million participants who were monitored for about 40 years, with close ...

Experimental Weight Loss Procedure ‘Burns’ Stomach Lining to Curb Food Cravings

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Rachel Carter

The future of weight loss is looking more varied by the second. This week, scientists have reported the preliminary findings of a ...

Nutrition experts reveal 4 foods to avoid to lower cancer risk

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Rachel Carter

Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 6, 2024, 4:43 p.m. ET These nutrition experts have a T-bone to pick with four kinds ...

Scientists Uncover Winning Combination of Diet and High-Intensity Exercise

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Rachel Carter

A recent study highlights that combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training enhances body composition and cardiometabolic health more effectively than either ...

Brown Fat’s “Off Switch” Discovery Combats Obesity

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers have made significant discoveries about brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is known for its calorie-burning capabilities. Their study identifies a ...

Atrial Fibrillation Is More Common and Dangerous Than Previously Thought

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Rachel Carter

Recent research from UPMC has shown that atrial fibrillation is more common and severe in people under 65 than previously believed, leading ...