Higher salt intake can cause gastrointestinal bloating

A new study found that individuals reported more gastrointestinal bloating when they ate a diet high in salt.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YuJFGs

Infant mortality is higher for low-skilled parents

Infants of women with a short-term education are more likely to die within the first year of life. In more than half of cases, the cause of death is premature childbirth and low fetal weight.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/322JHHM

ALS patients may benefit from more glucose

A new study has uncovered a potential new way to treat patients with ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IQEfk0

Micronutrient deficiencies common at time of celiac disease diagnosis

Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease. These deficiencies should be addressed at that time, according to a new study.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YhgeYG

Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?

Scientists have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and diabetes.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2X7lvVS

Skinny self-image, heavy workouts in adolescence are warning signs, study shows

New research finds that adolescents who see themselves as puny and who exercise to gain weight may be at risk of so-called muscularity-oriented disordered eating behaviors.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/31JkiD7

Study challenges 'no pain no gain' requirement for patients with clogged leg arteries

Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be given the option of pain-free exercise, according to a new study.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/31LwCme

'Hunger hormone' imbalance can trigger obesity

Scientists discovered a new mutation in the gene that regulates the key hormone suppressing hunger called leptin. This new mutation could help researchers understand why people develop excess of body fat.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/31Rzzl4

Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss

A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don't lose any weight, a new study suggests.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IsaKoc

Yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men

Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk of developing the abnormal growths (adenomas) which precede the development of bowel cancer -- at least in men -- finds new research.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Xo3DFI

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

A brain circuit in the mouse basal forebrain that is involved in perceiving the outside world, connects with and overrides feeding behaviors regulated by the hypothalamus.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XYb3MX

Biology of leptin, the hunger hormone, revealed

New research offers insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in appetite, overeating, and obesity. The findings advance knowledge about leptin and weight gain, and also suggest a potential strategy for developing future weight-loss treatments, they said.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WOsXQV

The brain consumes half of a child's energy -- and that could matter for weight gain

A new study proposes that variation in the energy needs of brain development across kids -- in terms of the timing, intensity and duration of energy use -- could influence patterns of energy expenditure and weight gain.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WKxALS

Food neophobia may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases

Your parents were right: You should always try all foods! Food neophobia, or fear of new foods, may lead to poorer dietary quality and increase the risk factors associated with chronic diseases.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XVj2un

Do video games drive obesity?

Are children, teenagers and adults who spend a lot of time playing video games really more obese? A meta study has looked into this question. The cliché is true -- but only for adults.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2KmohQx

Excess weight and body fat cause cardiovascular disease

In the first Mendelian randomization study to look at this, researchers have found evidence that excess weight and body fat cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, rather than just being associated with it.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XJcVZH

Researchers learned how to better combat muscle loss during space flights

A new study has further documented how muscles are affected by reduced gravity conditions during space flight missions and uncovered how exercise and hormone treatments can be tailored to minimize muscle loss for individual space travelers.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Zj855O

Pre-pregnancy weight affects infant growth response to breast milk

In the first study of its kind, LSU Health New Orleans researchers report that women's pre-pregnancy overweight or obesity produces changes in breast milk, which can affect infant growth.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WGqDQX

Even in young children: Higher weight = higher blood pressure

Overweight 4-year-olds have a doubled risk of high blood pressure by age six, raising the hazard of future heart attack and stroke.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2F9SbDj

A sauna session is just as exhausting as moderate exercise, study finds

Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit -- it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout, according to a new study.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MLOpGt

Evidence on ways to reduce consumption of sugary drinks

Consumption of sugary drinks is considered to be a key driver behind the global obesity epidemic, and is linked with tooth decay, diabetes and heart disease. Many public health bodies have called upon governments, the food and drink industry, educational institutions, places of work and civil society to support healthier beverage choices.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WDlVmY

Curbing your enthusiasm for overeating

Signals between our gut and brain control how and when we eat food. But how the molecular mechanisms involved in this signaling are affected when we eat a high-energy diet and how they contribute to obesity are not well understood. Using a mouse model, a research team led by a biomedical scientists has found that overactive endocannabinoid signaling in the gut drives overeating in diet-induced obesity by blocking gut-brain satiation signaling.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2I9pbNO

Millions of cardiovascular deaths attributed to not eating enough fruits and vegetables

Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough vegetables.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WD6RWv

Iron may not improve fertility

A new study finds that there is no consistent association between consuming iron and becoming pregnant.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2KaYs5J

Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity, according to scientists. The research is the first to find an association between sleeping with artificial light at night and weight gain in women. The results suggest that cutting off lights at bedtime could reduce women's chances of becoming obese.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2X38Nqt

Posture impacts how you perceive your food

Standing just for a few minutes while eating can mute taste buds, impacting taste evaluation, temperature perception and overall consumption volume.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ImEO3u

Study follows the health of older adults with prediabetes problems

In a new study that followed older adults with prediabetes for 12 years, most remained stable or reverted to normal blood sugar levels, and only one-third developed diabetes or died.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WPCaMU

US soldiers have worse heart health than civilians

A smaller proportion of active Army personnel are in ideal cardiovascular health compared to civilians. Less than one-third of soldiers studied had ideal blood pressure compared to about half the civilian population.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/316H1IZ

A biomarker for diagnosing Celiac disease in people on a gluten-free diet

Researchers have recently published an article in which they report on the discovery of a biomarker that could enable celiac disease to be diagnosed in the blood of people on a gluten-free diet.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/31a7Yvf

Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to consumption of vitamins, according to new research.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ih1e6c

Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets

A common gene mutation helps people cope with modern diets by keeping blood sugar low, but close to half of people still have an older variant that may be better suited to prehistoric diets, finds a new study.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Z3xksQ

Red and white meats are equally bad for cholesterol

Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a new study.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/319Wo3a

A little formula in first days of life may not impact breastfeeding at 6 months

A study has lodged a new kink in the breastfeeding dilemma that adds to the angst of exhausted new parents: While most newborns lose weight in the first days of life, do you or don't you offer a little formula after breastfeeding if the weight loss is more than usual?

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2wyuTT3

Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

The antidiabetic medication metformin reduces anxiety-like behaviors in male mice by increasing serotonin availability in the brain, according to a new study. These findings could have implications for the treatment of patients with both metabolic and mental disorders.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2wyuS1r