GENETIC FACTORS TIED TO OBESITY MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES
A new study reports some genetic factors that increase obesity work to lower metabolic risk. 14 genetic variations, researchers report, are linked to higher BMI but lower diabetes risk.… READ MORE…
GUT MICROBIOTA OF INFANTS PREDICTS OBESITY IN CHILDREN
A new study reports the gut microbiota composition of a child at 2 years of age is associated with body mass index at age 12. Researchers say studying a toddler’s gut bacteria may help identify children most at risk of obesity.… READ MORE…
TARGETING A HUNGER HORMONE TO TREAT OBESITY
Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.… READ MORE…
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO OBESITY IN KIDS BY ALTERING THE GUT MICROBIOME
Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report. … READ MORE…
THE LINK BETWEEN OBESITY, GENETICS AND THE BRAIN
A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.… READ MORE…
OBESITY PLUS AGING LINKED TO ALZHEIMER’S MARKERS IN THE BRAIN
A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. … READ MORE…
GUT MICROBES MAY CONTRIBUTE TO DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN OBESITY
Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.… READ MORE…
EARLY LIFE OBESITY IMPACTS CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND MEMORY
A new study reveals children who are either overweight or obese during the first two years of life may have problems with memory and learning at the age of 5. Researchers say IQ scored may be lower for higher weight children.… READ MORE…
BRAIN STIMULATION MAY REDUCE FOOD CRAVINGS AS OBESITY TREATMENT
According to researchers, high frequency dTMS increased beta endorphin levels, producing heightened feelings of reward following food ingestion. Researchers report this form of non-invasive brain stimulation could help alter food cravings in obese people.… READ MORE…
LACK OF SLEEP LEADS TO OBESITY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Researchers have identified a link between short sleep duration in childhood and the development of obesity later in life.… READ MORE…
BINGE EATING MICE REVEAL OBESITY CLUES
A new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors. … READ MORE…
OBESITY TRIGGER IDENTIFIED WITHIN HUMAN GUT
According to researchers, gut serotonin levels are doubled in obese people. Researchers report obesity may be characterized by an increased capacity to release and produce serotonin in the gut.… READ MORE…
