by The Scripps Research Institute The brain mechanism that enables us to maintain a constant body temperature may also be the key to rapid weight loss, a new study finds. In experiments involving mice that were given a calorie-restricted diet, scientists at Scripps Research discovered that blocking a brain receptor that normally regulates body heat...
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Cleveland Clinic develops calculator to estimate 10-year risk of diabetes complications
Personalized score can inform patients who are considering weight-loss surgery CLEVELAND CLINIC Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, CLEVELAND: Patients struggling with type 2 diabetes and obesity are faced with the decision of whether to receive usual medical care or undergo weight-loss surgery. Now, a new risk calculator developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers can show these patients...
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Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes, including plus size
Higher BMI does not guard against dangerous heart risks, UCSF-led study shows UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN FRANCISCO Adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa whose weight is in the healthy, overweight or obese ranges face similar cardiovascular and other health complications as their counterparts with low body mass index (BMI), according to a new...
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Emory researchers find college football players’ weight gain leads to heart problems
Increased BP, arterial stiffening, LVH Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players leads to adverse changes in cardiac structure and function, indicating monitoring and early intervention is needed for this young and otherwise healthy athletic population, according to a new study by Emory University researchers. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology on Oct. 16,...
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Maintaining most of a weight loss still beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes
Although gaining back weight after losing it is common, few studies have compared the cardiovascular benefits of those who have lost — and regained weight — versus those who continued to maintain their weight loss. In a new paper, researchers looked at data from nearly 1,600 individuals with type 2 diabetes who had lost at...
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Study validates guidelines on treating patients with an underactive thyroid
by Emma Mckinney, University of Birmingham A study led by the University of Birmingham provides strong support for current recommendations on treating patients with an underactive thyroid and validates latest UK and US guidelines, say researchers. The retrospective cohort study, published in the BMJ, analysed anonymous GP records of over 162,000 patients who have been...
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The 8 Best Diet Plans — Sustainability, Weight Loss, and More
It’s estimated that nearly half of American adults attempt to lose weight each year (1Trusted Source). One of the best ways to lose weight is by changing your diet. Yet, the sheer number of available diet plans may make it difficult to get started, as you’re unsure which one is most suitable, sustainable, and effective....
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it Right for You?
Posted Today Weight loss can be difficult, but could intermittent fasting help? This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. During intermittent fasting, individuals use specific periods of eating...
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Eating earlier in the day aids weight loss by curbing appetite
By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio New research confirms that shifting mealtimes to a smaller window, earlier in the day can aid weight loss. It also reveals that weight loss from this type of meal schedule is likely due to appetite and hunger hormone reduction, rather than calorie burning. A paper that...
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Eating earlier in the day aids weight loss by curbing appetite
By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio New research confirms that shifting mealtimes to a smaller window, earlier in the day can aid weight loss. It also reveals that weight loss from this type of meal schedule is likely due to appetite and hunger hormone reduction, rather than calorie burning. New research finds that eating...