Severe obesity among Year 6 pupils has risen to a record high for the fourth consecutive year. And more than a third of 10 to 11-year-olds
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Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease prevalence in Europe is a preventable epidemic, leading researchers will report at the EASL Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Summit 2019
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Shorter people are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study shows
Short stature is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association
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Ultrasound-assisted optical imaging to replace endoscopy in breakthrough discovery
Carnegie Mellon University’s Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Maysam Chamanzar and ECE Ph.D. student Matteo Giuseppe Scopelliti today published research that introduces
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Perception of lower socioeconomic standing stimulates appetite
Recent research suggests that the psychological consequences of being in a disadvantaged position in society may stimulate appetite and increase eating regardless of one’s ability
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A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation: Researchers reveal two enzymes responsible for inducing lean and obese states
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is supported by multiple human epidemiological studies and animal studies. It states that the nutritional environment
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A simple way to help prevent child obesity
(HealthDay)—Kids who don’t drink water take in nearly 100 more calories from sugary drinks every day than those who do, according to a recent Penn
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Body composition shown to affect energy spent standing versus sitting: Findings support increased standing time as a simple way to boost energy expenditure
A person’s body composition could influence the difference between the amount of energy they spend while sitting versus standing, according to new research published in
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Circadian mechanism may not be driver behind compound linked to obesity and diabetes
SR9009 is a compound that can lead to a wide range of health benefits in animals, including reduced risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Skipping Breakfast leads to Obesity in children
Children should have Breakfast in the morning? Certainly, many people know the statement that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In the
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