Scientists Develop Peptides that Restore Balance in Gut Bacteria and Reverse Atherosclerosis
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Researchers continue to explore the role of gut bacteria on health, including its link to depression, autoimmune diseases,…
Obesogenic Exposure: Top 7 Obesogens that Lead to Weight Gain & Obesity
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – We all know that poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute greatly to the obesity problem in the United…
The Medical Minute: Prevent a Stroke by Knowing Your Risks
Penn State Health via Newswise – Strokes are the fifth most common cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability among…
Study Identifies Underlying Illness and Additional Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 or Death
BMJ via Newswise – Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe covid-19 or death in the UK, according to…
Obesity Puts Younger People at Risk for Severe COVID-19
Dr. Don Colbert – While young age seems to be somewhat protective for severe COVID-19, one factor may significantly change the risk and outcome for young…
U of L Researchers Describe Possible Mechanism for Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer
University of Louisville via EurekAlert – Researchers publish theory that specific protein from adipose tissue promotes breast cancer development. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It is widely…
What Not to Do When You Handle Receipts
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The plastics chemical bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, was banned for use in baby bottles in…
Health Experts: Eat More Plants and Whole Foods, Fewer Animals
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Scientists now tell us the Standard American Diet (SAD) causes even more deaths than smoking. This diet largely consists…
Clinical Trial: Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Potential Improvements in Blood Pressure in Children
Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh via Newswise – Overweight and obese vitamin D-deficient children who took a relatively high dose of vitamin D…
Amount of Sugar Sold in Soft Drinks Drops by 29% in the UK
University of Oxford via EurekAlert – Lead researcher Lauren Bandy and her colleagues looked at the nutritional information of a range of soft drinks in…
Study Uncovers a Link Between Dopamine and Our Biological Clocks that Can Lead to Snacking, Overeating and Obesity
University of Virginia via Newswise – “…We’re learning that when we eat is just as important as how much we eat. A calorie is not…
Strong Beers That Contain Gut-Friendly Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News Medical-Net – Drinking a strong type of beer, particularly a Belgian one, can help combat obesity, promote a…
Little-Known Protein Appears to Play Important Role in Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Scripps Research Institute via Science Daily – The discovery could lead to new approaches for addressing obesity and potentially many other diseases. To read the…
Diet Detectives: Scientists Identify New Signposts in Blood and Urine to Reflect What We Eat and Drink
McMaster University via Newswise – Researchers at McMaster University have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure dietary intake,…
New Health Study: Eat Nuts if You Want to Keep Off Those Extra Pounds
News Staff via CBN News – Replacing sugary snacks with a handful of nuts could lower the risk of obesity and excessive weight gain. NPR…