Moms’ lack of fiber can boost obesity risk in baby mice
The offspring of lactating mice that are missing fiber in their diet may be highly prone to developing obesity, a new study shows.
Moms’ lack of fiber can boost obesity risk in baby mice
The offspring of lactating mice that are missing fiber in their diet may be highly prone to developing obesity, a new study shows.
Paying people money for losing weight works
“Offering incentives, especially cash rewards… helps people of limited means struggling with obesity to lose weight.”
Bariatric surgery cuts heart disease risk for people with obesity
Bariatric surgery can reduce risk of heart disease for people with obesity, a new study shows.
Kids with obesity often get too few (or too many) tests
Many kids diagnosed with obesity either don’t receive recommended tests for related conditions or receive unnecessary ones, both of which can be harmful.
Childhood obesity rates are higher than 10 years ago
The childhood obesity epidemic in the US “continues to grow and get more serious. Our knowledge about effective interventions to fight this also seems limited.”
Childhood obesity rates are higher than 10 years ago
The childhood obesity epidemic in the US “continues to grow and get more serious. Our knowledge about effective interventions to fight this also seems limited.”
Sustained weight loss may improve semen quality
Men with obesity can improve their semen quality if they lose weight and maintain the weight loss, a new study shows.
Chemical from gut bacteria promotes obesity
“The discovery of delta-valerobetaine gives a potential angle on how to manipulate our gut bacteria or our diets for health benefits.”
Cancer drug mimics benefits of fasting in mice
A cancer drug that starves tumors of their energy supply may also improve whole body metabolism leading to improved weight control, a study with mice shows.