By Paul McClure May 11, 2023 Research has found that there is a link between excess weight or obesity across life stages and an increased risk of GI cancer Depositphotos Overweight and obesity have been associated with many health problems, including cancer. A new study has found a link between excess weight and the risk of developing...
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Don’t Be Afraid of Weight Gain With Hyperthyroid Treatment
Nancy A. Melville October 21, 2022 MONTREAL — Amid common patient concerns about weight gain in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, findings from a large study suggest the therapy with the most favorable survival rate — radioiodine — is not associated with an increased risk of weight gain or obesity. “EGRET is the first large study using population-based...
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Experts Say You Should Stop Using This Type Of Oil ASAP (It Causes Inflammation And Weight Gain!)
December 25, 2022 by FAITH GEIGER Shutterstock Vegetable oils, such as soybean, corn, and canola oil, have long been a staple in many people’s diets. These oils are commonly used for cooking, baking, and as ingredients in processed foods. However, many health experts agree that vegetable oils may contribute to inflammation and weight gain, which means you may...
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Increased thermogenesis in fat cells during active period of circadian rhythm limits weight gain in mice
by Bob Yirka, Medical Xpress Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers at Northwestern University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of Texas, has found that an increase in thermogenesis in fat cells during active periods of the daily circadian rhythm can limit weight gain in mice. Their paper is published...
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10 high calorie snacks for weight gain
High calorie snacks can help a person gain weight. Drinking calories in the form of smoothies, using high calorie toppings, and choosing full-fat dairy products can add additional calories to a person’s diet. sergeyryzhov/Getty Images Losing excessive weight or being underweight can be harmful to a person’s health. People with certain medical conditions, such as...
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How does weight gain from antipsychotic medications affect patients?
by Wiley Credit: CC0 Public Domain Rapid weight gain is common when individuals take antipsychotic medications. A study published in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice explored patients’ experiences of weight change and preferences for managing weight. In interviews with 10 individuals taking antipsychotic medications, patients described that initially the extent and speed of weight gain was...
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Chemicals in plastic may contribute to weight gain
NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY It may sound strange, but chemicals in plastic may make the bathroom scale a less pleasant place to visit. Every day, we come into contact with plastic products. A lot of plastic is found in food packaging. Plastic packaging is common for practical reasons, because it is cheap and...
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Experimental treatment prevents Alzheimer’s-associated weight gain in mice
FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO Treatment with a bile acid derivative known as TUDCA (tauroursodeoxycholic acid) can mitigate metabolic abnormalities associated with Alzheimer’s disease, such as alterations in food intake and body weight, improving the patient’s quality of life, according to the findings of a study conducted at the University...
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Gut microbes may drive weight gain after smoking cessation
by Weizmann Institute of Science Gutting out the link between weight gain and smoking cessation. Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Cigarette smoking, practiced by over a billion people worldwide, is considered a leading cause of disease, accounting for over six million deaths each year. Many people don’t quit smoking, despite expressing a desire to do...
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A ‘dented’ internal clock provides insight into shift workers’ weight gain and diabetes
by University of Pennsylvania Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study of “dented” internal clocks seems to have provided evidence for a theory as to why people who work late or irregular hours are susceptible to weight gain and diabetes. High rates of shift workers gain weight and develop diabetes, which has been attributed to a...