Fat cell discovery could help combat obesity-related health issues

A world-first discovery has identified three different kinds of fat cells including a 'fast burning' type which if unlocked might help people lose weight.

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Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health

Researchers have examined whether there are any ongoing ramifications or potential side-effects from long-term high protein intake or from consuming certain types of amino acids.

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Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds

A new study estimates that one in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school.

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Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults.

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Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception.

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Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes.

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Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

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Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years.

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Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research.

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Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Here's how to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines.

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Cómo rellenar las arrugas de una manera segura

En la búsqueda de una imagen juvenil, tanto hombres como mujeres procuran tratamientos para atenuar las líneas de expresión y otras arrugas. Conozca un tratamiento popular que implica inyectarse rellenos dérmicos en el rostro, así como sus riesgos y sus ventajas.

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For Women: The FDA Gives Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

More women die from heart disease than from any other cause. But women can take action to decrease their risk. The FDA offers many resources to help educate women of all ages about the safe use of FDA-approved drugs and devices for the treatment and prevention of heart disease. Read on for tips and information.

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La FDA insta a ampliar la participación y la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos

La FDA insta a que más personas -- incluyendo de la tercera edad, mujeres, y miembros de diversos grupos étnicos y raciales -- participen en ensayos clínicos. Entérese de por qué.

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FDA Encourages More Participation, Diversity in Clinical Trials

The FDA is encouraging more people--including members of diverse racial and ethnic groups, women, and older adults--to participate in clinical trials. Learn why.

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Mammography: What You Need to Know

Mammograms are still the best tool for breast cancer screening. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, learn how FDA certifies facilities that perform mammography, and clears and approves mammography devices, to help keep you safe.

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Eliminación de tatuajes: Opciones y resultados

De acuerdo con una encuesta reciente, 1 de cada 8 adultos estadounidenses que tienen un tatuaje lamentan habérselo hecho. La FDA regula los dispositivos láser que se utilizan para la eliminación de tatuajes. Conozca más sobre una manera segura y efectiva de eliminar su tatuaje.

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Evite usar monitores de ritmo cardíaco o tomar imágenes fetales de “recuerdo”

Mantenga a salvo a su bebé, evite tomar imágenes innecesarias durante el embarazo

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El tratamiento de la migraña: más formas de combatir el dolor

En años recientes, la FDA ha proporcionado a los adultos nuevas opciones para el tratamiento de las migrañas al permitir la comercialización de dos dispositivos de prescripción médica para esos dolores de cabeza. Algunos pacientes no toleran muy bien los medicamentos contra la migraña, y estos dispositivos pueden ofrecer una alternativa que antes no tenían.
Tweet: Ciertos dispositivos les dan a los enfermos de migraña otras opciones aparte de los medicamentos

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FDA: No deje la depresión de la niñez desatendida

Entérese de cómo los antidepresivos aprobados por la FDA están ayudando a los niños con depresión.

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FDA: Tecnología avanzada esclarece la resistencia a los antibióticos

La FDA está aprovechando la secuenciación de genomas enteros para determinar si las cepas de bacterias resistentes a los antibióticos encontradas en otros países también están presentes en los Estados Unidos.

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El tamaño de las porciones de los alimentos será más real

: El tamaño de las porciones en la nueva etiqueta de información nutricional refleja mejor lo que la gente realmente come

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El parche de fentanilo puede ser mortal para los niños

Niños pequeños han fallecido o se enfermaron de gravedad debido a la exposición accidental a parches cutáneos que contenían un potente analgésico.

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El resfriado y la gripe: prevención, síntomas y tratamientos

En gran parte del hemisferio norte, ésta es la temporada perfecta para contraer un resfriado, la influenza (gripe) y otras enfermedades respiratorias. Aunque los virus contagiosos se mantienen activos durante todo el año, la mayoría de las infecciones ocurre en el otoño y el invierno.

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Evite lesiones con el uso de soluciones con peróxido de hidrógeno para lentes de contacto siguiendo todas las instrucciones

La FDA informa a los consumidores sobre la necesidad de leer y seguir cuidadosamente las indicaciones de las soluciones para lentes de contacto que emplean peróxido de hidrógeno. No leer y obedecer las instrucciones y advertencias para estos productos puede ocasionar escozor, ardor o daños a los ojos. Continúe leyendo para aprender a usar estos productos de forma segura.

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¿Está almacenando los alimentos en forma segura?

Estos consejos de almacenamiento
de alimentos pueden ayudarle a evitar
las enfermedades transmitidas por
los alimentos.

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El VIH y la hepatitis: sepa cuál es su condición y conozca la función que desempeña la FDA

La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos se esfuerza por reducir las disparidades en la salud entre las personas de diferentes grupos étnicos y raciales. La Oficina de Salud de las Minorías de la dependencia está concentrando ahora sus esfuerzos en educar a las personas en cuanto al VIH y la hepatitis. He aquí lo que hay que saber sobre las pruebas, el tratamiento y la función que desempeña la FDA.

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Giving Medicine to Children

When young children are sick and cranky, it can be tough to get them to take their medicine. Watch this video for tips from an FDA pediatrician on giving the dose without the battle, in English and Spanish.

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Información sobre el trastorno bipolar y los tratamientos aprobados por la FDA

El trastorno bipolar causa cambios inusuales en el estado de ánimo, los niveles de energía y de actividad, y la capacidad para realizar las tareas cotidianas. El correcto diagnóstico es importante, y hay muchos medicamentos aprobados por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los EE.UU. que pueden ayudar a tratar los síntomas.

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5 Ways New FDA Rules Will Make Your Foods Safer

How will you and your family be protected by the new actions FDA is taking to keep your food safe?

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Which Mentored K Award Mechanism Is Right For Me?

Understanding the different Career Development Mechanisms, or K awards, and selecting the right funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to fit your science can be a confusing process. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) participates in four types of mentored K awards for early-stage investigators, and there are three versions of each type to choose from, depending on the study design you propose to use. The NCCIH training webpage describes the K awards we support and provides links to each FOA.

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Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress

Australian researchers have discovered a new molecular pathway in the brain that triggers more weight gain in times of stress.

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It's OK to indulge once in a while, study suggests: The body adapts to occasional short-term overeating

Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body adapts glucose and insulin processing when calorie intake increases.

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Sex and diet affect protein machineries

Scientists have discovered that the collection of proteins in an animal cell -- called the proteome -- is substantially affected by both the animal's sex and its diet. Understanding these individual proteomes might provide a basis for personalised treatments for humans in the future.

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Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity?

Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that's widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research.

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Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose

By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels in men at risk of type 2 diabetes. In a small study, researchers assessed the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) in 15 men for one week.

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Mediterranean diet deters overeating, study finds

A new study finds that nonhuman primates on a Mediterranean diet chose not to eat all the food available to them and maintained a normal weight.

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Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain

Researchers using sophisticated MRI technology have found that higher levels of body fat are associated with differences in the brain's form and structure, including smaller volumes of gray matter, according to a new study. The findings add important information to our understanding of the connection between obesity and negative health consequences such as dementia.

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Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds

A decade ago, the U.S. federal government overhauled nutrition standards for food packages in its primary food assistance program for young mothers and their children. The change reduced obesity risks for 4-year-olds, according to a new study.

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Scientists develop swallowable self-inflating capsule to help tackle obesity

Scientists have developed a self-inflating weight management capsule that could help battle obesity, and be an alternative to intragastric balloons. The prototype capsule contains a balloon that can be self-inflated with a handheld magnet once it is in the stomach, thus inducing a sense of fullness.

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Metformin may help patients maintain weight loss long-term

In the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) clinical trial and its long-term follow-up study, among the persons who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight during the first year, long-term maintenance of weight loss was more likely if they had been assigned to treatment with metformin than with placebo or lifestyle intervention. Being older and losing a greater amount of weight in the first year were the most consistent predictors of lasting weight loss.

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How lifestyle affects our genes

In the past decade, knowledge of how lifestyle affects our genes, a research field called epigenetics, has grown exponentially. Researchers have summarized the state of scientific knowledge within epigenetics linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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With abdominal etching, plastic surgeons help patients get 'six-pack abs'

Even with a good diet and workout routine, some men and women have trouble getting the toned abdominal appearance they want. For these patients, a technique called abdominal etching can help in creating the classic 'six-pack abs' physique in men or three-vertical-line abdomen in women, reports a new study.

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New insight into how obesity, insulin resistance can impair cognition

Obesity can break down our protective blood brain barrier resulting in problems with learning and memory, scientists report.

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

New evidence suggests that those who smoke cannabis, or marijuana, weigh less compared to adults who don't. The findings are contrary to the belief that marijuana users who have a serious case of the munchies will ultimately gain more weight.

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Diet high in leucine may fuel breast cancer's drug resistance

Researchers have discovered an unexpected relationship between levels of the amino acid leucine (found in beef, chicken, pork and fish and other foods) and the development of tamoxifen resistance in estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. These findings reveal a potential new strategy for overcoming resistance to endocrine drugs in ER positive breast cancer patients.

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Achieving sugar reduction targets could cut child obesity and healthcare costs

Reducing the sugar content of certain foods by 2020, in line with UK government policy targets, could cut child obesity and related illness, and save the NHS in England £286 million over 10 years, suggests a new study.

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Genetic variants that protect against obesity could aid new weight loss medicines

Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research. The team say the discovery could lead to the development of new drugs that help people lose weight.

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Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products That Claim to Treat Autism

There is no cure for autism. And many products claiming to 'cure' autism carry significant risks. Learn more about autism and how FDA cracks down on false claims.

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Diet during development affects mating habits, insect study shows

An animal's choice of mating partner can be influenced by what it eats during its sexual development, a study of insects has shown.

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Cognitive functioning does not predict weight-loss outcome for adolescents

Young people with cognitive impairments and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, have similar weight-loss trajectories to those with typical cognitive function after bariatric surgery, according to a new study.

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Maternal gestational diabetes linked to diabetes in children

Children and youth of mothers who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at increased risk of diabetes themselves, according to new research.

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Growth hormone acts to prevent weight loss

A new study shows that, like leptin, growth hormone contributes directly to energy conservation when the body loses weight.

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Bigger portions lead to preschoolers eating more over time

Researchers found that when served larger portions of typical meals or snacks, preschoolers consumed more food, both by weight and calories.

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Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life

Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That's the main message of a new study. 'Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter,' said a study author.

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Near-atomic map of parathyroid hormone complex points toward new therapies for osteoporosis

An international team of scientists has mapped a molecular complex that could aid in the development of better medications with fewer side effects for osteoporosis and cancer. The near-atomic resolution images depict parathyroid hormone receptor-1 (PTH1R), a molecule that conveys signals to and from cells, interacting with two key messengers -- a molecule that mimics parathyroid hormone, one of the most important regulators of calcium levels in the body, and a stimulatory G protein, a molecule that mediates bone turnover.

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SRC-1 gene variants linked to human obesity

Researchers have discovered how the gene SRC-1 affects body weight control.

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Body mass index may play a significant role in the progression of multiple sclerosis

A new article identifies a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.

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Eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be reaching for something else. New research shows that a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood sugar levels throughout the day.

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Geniux Dietary Supplement Sellers Barred from Unsupported Cognitive Improvement Claims

Twelve corporate and four individual defendants have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively marketed “cognitive improvement” supplements.

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Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women

Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke, with an ideal value below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But can it be too low? A new study finds that women who have levels of LDL cholesterol 70 mg/dL or lower may be more than twice as likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke than women with LDL cholesterol levels from 100 to 130 mg/dL.

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Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

The composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and variations in small molecule metabolites found in breast milk are possible risk factors for childhood obesity.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. And these types of injuries, which include concussions, contribute to a substantial number of emergency room visits, and even deaths, each year. Learn more about TBI. And note: If you have a head injury, seek medical attention right away. The FDA has not approved any devices that can assess or diagnose a concussion without an evaluation by a health care provider.

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Diet rich in animal protein is associated with a greater risk of early death

A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence. Men who favored animal protein over plant-based protein in their diet had a greater risk of death in a 20-year follow-up than men whose diet was more balanced in terms of their sources of protein.

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A new molecule to fight type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A new molecule -EPB-53-, could help fight type 2 diabetes and the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. According to a new study, the EPB-53 molecule increases levels of the FGF21 hormone, a biological factor playing a determining role in the control of diabetes and obesity.

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Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease

Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study. The study is the first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the health effects of red meat by substituting it for other specific types of foods.

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New study explains why drinking alcohol causes the munchies

New research in mice suggests that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.

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Food additive may influence how well flu vaccines work

Scientists have linked a common food preservative to an altered immune response that possibly hinders flu vaccines.

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Exercise during pregnancy protects offspring from obesity

A new study found that offspring born to mice that exercised during pregnancy were less likely to gain weight after consuming a high-fat diet later in life. Although previous studies have shown that exercise by obese females benefits their offspring, this is the first research to demonstrate that the same is true when non-obese females exercise.

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Analysis identifies patients most at risk for weight regain after bariatric surgery

In the years following bariatric surgery, a person's overall eating behaviors and the amount of time spent watching television, playing video games and using a computer for recreation are a better indication of long-term weight loss success than specific weight control practices like counting calories. Also, despite the thorough psychological evaluation often required in preparation for bariatric surgery, mental health and eating habits prior to surgery were not useful in predicting which patients would struggle most with keeping the weight off after surgery.

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Health claims on packaging for many foods marketed to UK kids are 'confusing'

The health claims made on the product packaging for a large proportion of foods marketed to children in the UK are 'confusing,' and could be contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity.

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Visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals

Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as eating healthy or losing weight should use caution when using perspective-based visualizations.

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Globally, one in five deaths are associated with poor diet

People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat optimal amounts of various foods and nutrients, according to the Global Burden of Disease study tracking trends in consumption of 15 dietary factors from 1990 to 2017 in 195 countries.

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Bariatric embolization shows promise in treatment of obesity

Bariatric embolization, a new, minimally invasive treatment for obesity produces weight loss and reduces appetite for up to one year, according to a new study.

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People with obesity often 'dehumanized,' study finds

New research has found that people with obesity are not only stigmatized, but are blatantly dehumanized.

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New insights on liver injury in men taking body building supplements

Forty-four men with liver injury, attributed to over-the-counter bodybuilding supplements, experienced a uniform and distinctive pattern of signs and symptoms that were often prolonged, difficult to treat, and accompanied by disability and weight loss, according to a new study.

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Breakthrough alpha-ray treatment of cancer without external radiation

Radioactive iodine has been used for treatment of thyroid cancer. However, some thyroid tumors become resistant to iodine treatment. A research team used a large accelerator to produce sodium astatide for injection, which emits highly therapeutic alpha rays that can be used in cancer treatment. This systemic alpha-ray exposure may enable breakthrough outpatient treatment of cancerous lesions throughout the body without involving external radiation therapy.

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Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications

A study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008-2010 through 2012-2013, using sleeping pills on a regular basis was linked with use of an increasing number of blood pressure medications over time.

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Anti-inflammatory plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis

A plant-based whole food diet reduced gingivitis in a recent randomized trial.

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Defining obesity in children should be based on health issues, not just BMI

A new study aims to identify what influences the success participants achieve in weight management programs and help improve these programs. The study follows participants for three years.

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Digital device overload linked to obesity risk

If your attention gets diverted in different directions by smartphones and other digital devices, take note: Media multitasking has now been linked to obesity.

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Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

New research in nonhuman primates shows that heavy use of alcohol can actually slow the rate of growth in developing brains. The study, to be published April 1, in the journal eNeuro, shows that heavy alcohol use reduced the rate of brain growth by 0.25 milliliters per year for every gram of alcohol consumed per kilogram of body weight. In human terms, that's the equivalent of four beers per day.

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Depression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key protein

Major depression, obesity and chronic pain are all linked to the effects of one protein, called FKBP51. Researchers have now developed a highly selective compound that can effectively block FKBP51 in mice, relieving chronic pain and having positive effects on diet-induced obesity and mood. The new compound also could have applications in alcoholism and brain cancer.

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Excess body weight before 50 is associated with higher risk of dying from pancreatic cancer

Excess weight before age 50 may be more strongly associated with pancreatic cancer mortality risk than excess weight at older ages, according to new results.

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