Groundbreaking study on sugar's impact on obesity returns surprising results
A Western-style high-fat, high-sugar diet can lead to obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes but how this actually happens is unknown
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 10
Groundbreaking drug reverses obesity while lowering cholesterol, study finds
A staggering one hundred million Americans suffer from obesity and related cardiometabolic disorders.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 5
First-ever research connects obesity to age and gender
With obesity becoming an increasingly pressing global health concern, scientists continue their relentless search for its causes.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 4
Transgenes found in the gut can reverse cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments
JJ Shavit
- Aug 16
Groundbreaking study on sugar's impact on obesity shows surprising results
The immune cells produce molecules that slow down the absorption of ‘bad’ lipids from the intestines decreasing intestinal inflammation
JJ Shavit
- Aug 10
Lifechanging drug naturally converts ‘bad’ fat to ‘good’ fat
Researchers used a novel drug discovery technologies to uncover a metabolite that converts white fat cells to brown fat cells.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 9
Human brain operates differently in people who are overweight or living with obesity
Recent findings from University of Cambridge researchers shed light on the vital interplay between brain anatomy and weight.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 6
Tropical plant displays remarkable obesity fighting abilities
Obesity, the silent pandemic of our times, acts as a precursor to numerous lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 5
Groundbreaking research connects obesity to age and gender
With obesity becoming an increasingly pressing global health concern, scientists continue their relentless search for its causes.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 22
One-of-a-kind pill promotes weight loss ... no drugs needed
Epitomee, has seized the spotlight by introducing a weight-loss pill that, contrary to its counterparts, operates without the use of drugs.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 20
One third of normal-weight individuals are actually obese, study finds
New research has dramatically altered our understanding of the measurements determining health risks associated with obesity.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 1
Game-changing nasal spray combats obesity
A person who is obese seems to get a rush from foods like donuts, pizza, and other calorie bombs, even if they are not hungry.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27
New experimental obesity pill results in 15% weight loss, study finds
In the battle against obesity, the potential for an effective pill that facilitates weight loss has long been a tantalizing prospect.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 10
Breakthrough drug fights obesity and diabetes by transforming 'bad' fats into 'good' fats
A new discovery could offer a potential way of addressing metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 10
Breakthrough discovery radically reshapes the fight against type 2 diabetes
The findings could radically reshape our strategies to combat type 2 diabetes, a disease that burdens approximately 460 million globally.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 9
Drug created to treat Alzheimer’s disease reduces obesity and improves heart function
researchers found drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver
JJ Shavit
- Jun 7
New FDA approved drug results in 50+ pound weight loss
This marks a major development in the field of obesity treatment, as tirzepatide offers an alternative to traditional weight loss methods.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 5
Groundbreaking study uncovers sugar's effects on the gut and weight gain
The findings suggest that while diet plays a significant role in our health, an optimal microbiome is equally important for health.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 3
Researchers make major discovery in the fight against obesity, type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and have a significant negative influence on patient quality of life
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Protein discovery could lead to new therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of obesity
Obesity is a complex disorder that develops from a chronic imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and is linked to diabetes
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