Modern metabolic science yields better way to calculate indoor carbon dioxide

The air we breathe out can help us improve the quality of the air we breathe in. But to do so, one needs a reliable way to calculate the concentration of carbon dioxide we produce indoors. Researchers have developed a new computation method that uses well-established concepts from the study of human metabolism and exercise physiology to significantly improve how this important data is derived.

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Common Athletic Injuries in Women and How to Avoid Them

Some athletic injuries affect women disproportionately. Learn the most common sports injuries in women and steps to keep yourself healthy and injury-free.

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How to Be a Better Runner

These 7 simple steps on how to be a better runner are low-tech but high reward—and none of them require logging extra miles.

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New appetite control mechanism found in brain

A newly discovered molecule increases appetite during fasting, and decreases it during gorging. The neuron-exciting protein, named NPGL – apparently aims to maintain body mass at a constant, come feast or famine. An evolutionary masterstroke, but not great news for those looking to trim down, or beef up for the summer.

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The secret swaps to being healthier and more efficient

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Overweight/obese people with diabetes at increased risk of brain abnormalities

Overweight and obese individuals with early stage type 2 diabetes (T2D) had more severe and progressive abnormalities in brain structure and cognition compared to normal-weight study participants, research indicates.

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Physical activity helps to counteract weight gain from obesity-causing gene variant

Physical activity can reduce the weight-gaining effects of the genetic variant that carries the greatest risk of obesity, report.

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This Muslim Teen No Longer Has to Choose Between Her Love of Boxing and Her Hijab

A new USA Boxing regulation offers athletes religious exemptions on clothing restrictions—allowing athletes to wear hijabs while competing.

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Maternal marijuana use linked to low birth weight

Researchers found that women who used marijuana while pregnant were almost three times more likely to have an infant with low birth weight. It is the first large-scale study in Canada to show this association between maternal marijuana use and low birth weight infants.

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Exercise and vitamin D better together for heart health

Researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a 'synergistic' link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Want to better comply with dietary guidelines, and save money? Cook dinner at home

The best culinary paths to better health are not always paved with cash, new research shows, and cooking at home can provide the best bang-for-the-buck nutritionally as well as financially.

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I Had a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist for a Month and It Changed Everything

With access to a personal trainer and nutritionist, plus a career coach, cooking expert, and unlimited fitness classes, what could this writer accomplish?

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Ellie Goulding Doesn’t Shower After the Gym Because She ‘Never Smells’

In a recent interview, Ellie Goulding said she rarely has body odor, skips post-workout showers, and is afraid of "over-showering."

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Ingesting soy protein may ease severity of inflammatory bowel disease

A diet supplemented with soy protein may be an effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases, researchers reported after completing a study that included mice and cultured human colon cells.

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Food photos help Instagram users with healthy eating

People are turning to Instagram as a place where they can log food intake and track healthy eating behaviors by posting photos of everything they eat -- and being held accountable by followers for sticking to their goals, a new study finds.

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People with a normal BMI who carry weight around the middle at greatest risk of death

People with a normal BMI who carry their weight around the middle are at the highest risk of death from any cause compared to those who are overweight or obese but carry their weight elsewhere, new research has found.

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How to get adults to eat their vegetables? Study explores potential of spices and herbs use

Researchers interested in developing interventions to encourage adults to make better food choices are investigating whether using more spices and herbs, like ginger, curry, rosemary, or garlic, for example, can help adults consume more vegetables as part of their diet.

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Risk of obesity influenced by changes in our genes

A child's risk of obesity as they grow up can be influenced by modifications to their DNA prior to birth, a new study has shown. These changes, known as epigenetic modifications, control the activity of our genes without changing the actual DNA sequence. One of the main epigenetic modifications is DNA methylation, which plays a key role in embryonic development and the formation of different cell types, regulating when and where genes are switched on.

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Major health benefits linked to indoor temperature variation, study finds

Exposure to environments outside a comfortable temperature could help tackle major metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity.

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Illegal Cancer Treatments: FDA Warning - Fraudulent Claims of Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention or Cure

FDA issued warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies illegally selling products that fraudulently claim to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure cancer.

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Obesity amplifies genetic risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

An international study has revealed a striking genetic-environmental interaction: Obesity significantly amplifies the effects of three gene variants that increase risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by different metabolic pathways.

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Bugs for thought: Gut bacteria tell the brain what animals should eat?

Could the bacteria that inhabit our gut influence our food choices? A new study shows, for the first time, that this idea may not be as far-fetched as it seems. Neuroscientists have discovered that gut bacteria 'speak' with the brain to control food choices in animals. They identified two species of bacteria that have a radical impact on animal dietary decisions.

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Mental illness does not affect bariatric surgery weight loss results

A new study compares bariatric surgery outcomes according to preoperative mental illness. Results indicates that the state of mental illness does not affect weight loss results.

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4 Things to Know Before Increasing the Weight You Lift

When weight lifting, when should you increase the amount of weight that you lift? Answer these three questions to find out.

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Vitamin a and a high-fat diet increasing risk for obesity, diabetes

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that the human body needs to function properly. But new research suggests that normal levels of vitamin A within a high-fat diet can negatively affect expression of liver genes associated with glucose and fat metabolism.

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Geophagy: Eating soil could harm babies

Up to 80% of people in Africa, especially women, regularly eat clayey soil – this habit is known as geophagy. A previous study has already shown that it is a form of craving. Now researchers have shown that this practice can also be detrimental to health: pregnant women who consume particular types of soil display higher levels of lead contamination – as do their babies.

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Clinical trials offer fresh hope for kids with rare brain disease

Anna Gunby can't run around as smoothly as most 4-year-olds because her wobbly legs are affected by a rare brain disease that also hinders her intellect. She can't identify colors. She can't count objects. Her attention span is short. Patients with Glut1 deficiency usually can't learn beyond an elementary school level and often can't live independently as adults. But now there is hope, say researchers.

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Childhood obesity quadruples risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Children with obesity face four times the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to children with a body mass index (BMI) in the normal range, according to a new study.

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'Diet' products can make you fat, study shows

High-fat foods are often the primary target when fighting obesity, but sugar-laden 'diet' foods could be contributing to unwanted weight gain as well.

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Low-sodium diet might not lower blood pressure

A new study that followed more than 2,600 men and women for 16 years found that consuming less sodium wasn't associated with lower blood pressure. The study adds to growing evidence that current recommendations for limiting sodium intake may be misguided.

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A novel form of iron for fortification of foods

Whey protein nanofibrils loaded with iron nanoparticles. Now researchers are developing a new and highly effective way of fortifying iron into food and drinks.

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Predicting people's 'brain age' could help to spot who is at risk of early death

A method for predicting someone's 'brain age' based on MRI scans could help to spot who might be at increased risk of poor health and even dying at a younger age.

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Gut bacteria may turn common nutrient into clot-enhancing compound

Gut bacteria can produce a clot-enhancing compound when people eat a nutrient found in a variety of foods including meat, eggs and milk, according to new research.

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Challenging the current approach to Glut1 deficiency

Researchers have discovered that diet changes and early diagnosis could help outcomes for patients with Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency, a rare pediatric neurological disorder that can cause motor developmental problems and trigger seizures and epilepsy.

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Does the microbiome play a role in the effectiveness of colorectal cancer treatment?

C. elegans, fed a diet of E. coli bacteria, are 100 times more sensitive to the chemotherapy drug floxuridine, commonly used to treat colon cancer, than worms fed different bacteria. These findings suggest that the bacteria residing in your digestive tract may play an important role in your ability to respond to chemotherapy.

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Maternal high-fat diet may increase offspring risk for liver disease

A new mouse study suggests that exposure to a high-fat diet in the womb and immediately after birth promotes more rapid progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease later in life. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease diagnosed in adults and children.

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Could genetics influence what we like to eat?

Gene variants could affect food preferences in healthy people, according to a new study. The findings could lead to new strategies that make it easier for people to stick to an optimal diet.

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Timing and duration matters for school lunch and recess

Researchers find that the duration and timing of lunch and recess is related to food choices and the physical activity of school children. These findings could help schools make policies that promote healthier school lunches and increased physical activity during recess.

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Financial strain tied to low-birth-weight babies

A financially strapped pregnant woman's worries about the arrival and care of her little one could contribute to birth of a smaller, medically vulnerable infant, a new study suggests.

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Little kids' regular bedtimes and ability to regulate emotions may lessen obesity risk

Family structure including regular bedtimes, mealtimes and limited screen time appear to be linked to better emotional health in preschoolers, and that might lower the chances of obesity later, a new study suggests.

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Obesity is top cause of preventable life-years lost, study shows

Obesity resulted in as much as 47 percent more life-years lost than tobacco, and tobacco caused similar life-years lost as high blood pressure, new research has shown.

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Significant connections between diet and drinking during pregnancy

It has been shown that both heavy and occasional drinking among the general population are linked to eating less fruits and vegetables, and eating more processed and fried meat. This is particularly worrisome for pregnant women, as both drinking and inadequate nutrition can have adverse consequences for the fetus. This study investigated links between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy.

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When liver immune cells turn bad

A high-fat diet and obesity turn 'hero' virus-fighting liver immune cells 'rogue,' leading to insulin resistance, a condition that often results in type 2 diabetes, according to research.

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5 Moves That Will Sculpt Your Booty

Peach emoji, IRL. These are the butt exercises trainer Jessica Bolbach of KORE New York suggests you should do to get a stronger, more sculpted butt.

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Organic Herbal Supply Issue Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of All Lots Of Various Supplements For Male And Female Sexual Enhancement Due To Undeclared Tadalafil And Flibanserin

Organic Herbal Supply, Inc. recalls all lots of Uproar, Cummor, Zrect, Monkey Business, Xrect, Rectalis, Tornado, Zdaily, BigNHard, Enhancerol Natural Male Enhancement capsules.

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Diet high in animal protein is associated with NAFLD in overweight people

A diet high in animal protein was associated with a higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver, new research has found. These findings demonstrated that fructose consumption per se might not be as harmful as previously assumed.

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Is soda bad for your brain? (And is diet soda worse?)

Excess sugar -- especially the fructose in sugary drinks -- might damage your brain, new research suggests. Researchers found that people who drink sugary beverages frequently are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volume, and a significantly smaller hippocampus. A follow-up study found that people who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia when compared to those who did not.

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Uses and Misuses of Pilot Studies

In this blog post, Dr. Lanay Mudd discusses the purpose of pilot studies and points to NCCIH’s new “Framework for Developing and Testing Mind and Body Interventions.”

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The Best Butt Exercises for Tight Hips

With tight hips, it can be hard to do squats, lunges, and other butt exercises. Work your glutes—and help your hips feel better—with these butt exercises.

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Show Me the Money! Finding Funding to Study the Clinical Effects of Mind and Body Interventions

At NCCIH, we are working hard to let the research community know about our new approach to funding research with human subjects that focuses on the clinical effects of complementary health approaches.

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The 7 Best Stretches for Knee Pain

Knee pain is often caused by weakness or tightness in the muscles and tendons that connect to the knees. Do these stretches to relieve tightness and knee pain.

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Amino acids in diet could be key to starving cancer

Cutting out certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – from the diet of mice slows tumor growth and prolongs survival, according to new research.

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Study on mice demonstrates the action of strawberries against breast cancer

Strawberry extract can inhibit the spread of laboratory-grown breast cancer cells, even when they are inoculated in female mice to induce tumors, new research shows. However, the scientists do point out that these results from animal testing can not be extrapolated to humans.

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Plant protein may protect against type 2 diabetes, meat eaters at greater risk

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the source of dietary protein may play a role in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers found that plant protein was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, while persons with a diet rich in meat had a higher risk.

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Problems with E-Cigarettes, Vape Products, Hookah, Cigarettes or Other Tobacco Products? Tell the FDA

The FDA has updated the online tool you can use to report problems with tobacco products.

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Nutrition label readers favor food quality over quantity

Although nutrition-label users eat roughly the same amount of food as less-discerning diners, the two groups diverge when it comes to the quality of the food they eat, suggests a new paper.

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Watch Kathrine Switzer Cross the 2017 Boston Marathon Finish Line

Kathrine Switzer, 70, made history in 1967 when she became the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon as a registered entry.

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Certain Homeopathic Teething Products: Recall - Confirmed Elevated Levels of Belladonna

FDA alerts consumers to voluntary recall of Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets for belladonna.

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Inflammatory bowel diseases on the rise in very young Canadian children

Canada has among the highest rates of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world, and the number of children under five years old being diagnosed increased by 7.2 percent every year between 1999 to 2010.

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Promising new drug development could help treat cachexia

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly one-third of cancer deaths can be attributed to a wasting syndrome known as cachexia. Cachexia, an indicator of the advanced stages of disease, is a debilitating disorder that causes loss of appetite, lean body mass and can lead to multi-organ failure. Now, researchers have developed a drug that could reverse cachexia. The team currently is seeking canine candidates for a pilot study to test the new drug.

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Mission control: Salty diet makes you hungry, not thirsty

We've all heard it: eating salty foods makes you thirstier. But what sounds like good nutritional advice turns out to be an old-wives' tale. In a study carried out during a simulated mission to Mars, an international group of scientists has found exactly the opposite to be true. 'Cosmonauts' who ate more salt retained more water, weren't as thirsty, and needed more energy.

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A 15-Minute Dumbbell Arms Workout You Can Do Anywhere

Show your guns some love with this 15-minute dumbbell arm workout. It hits all the major arm muscles, and sneaks in some cardio work, too!

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18 Best Workout & Fitness Apps To Stay Healthy in 2017

Download your way to success with these incredible best new workout apps to help you meet your goals (along with hard work, of course).

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15 Hilarious Signs From the 2017 Boston Marathon

The 2017 Boston Marathon was full of witty signs. Here, we share our favorite hilarious and inspiring posters seen on the course.

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Here’s Why This Fitness Model’s Picture of Her Cellulite Is Going Viral

Fitness model Nicole Mejia took to her Instagram with a seriously inspirational message about self-esteem and self-acceptance.

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This Is The Reason Vanessa Hudgens Never Wears a Shirt at the Gym

In a new interview with Women's Health, Vanessa Hudgens shared the body-positive reason why she never wears a shirt when she's working out.

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The Best Stretch to Get Rid of Bloating Fast

Feeling bloated? This simple yoga stretch sequence will help you get rid of bloating fast. Here's how to do it.

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Crooked bite may indicate early life stress

The first 1,000 days after conception strongly influence a person's life expectancy and disease susceptibility, research shows. The primary marker used to identify early life stress is low birth weight. But low birth weight is a marker only until birth -- far short of a measurement useful for the first thousand days. New research suggests that an asymmetric lower face is a novel marker that captures early life stresses that occur after birth.

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7 Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running

Want to switch it up? Give one of these activities a try, which all burn more calories than running at a moderate pace.

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Both too much, too little weight tied to migraine

Both obesity and being underweight are associated with an increased risk for migraine, according to a meta-analysis. The researchers looked at all available studies on body mass index (BMI) and migraine.

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Could New York neighborhood noise be good for poor residents?

Loud workplace noise has been found by many studies to cause harm, but a recent analysis links the sounds of all-night car horn blasts and shouting by bar revelers in New York City's noisiest neighborhoods to unexplained improvements in body weight and blood pressure for the urban poor living there.

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Sophie Raworth's diet

Celebrity Diets

Article Apr 13, 2017

The super-fit newsreader and runner reveals the diet that keeps her fuelled for action

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The NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory – New Funding Opportunities for Health Systems Researchers

• Do you have an important health care research question that can be answered in a real-world setting?
• Is it in a high-priority area for NCCIH pragmatic trials?
• Is the intervention already being utilized?
• Do you have experience conducting clinical research in partnership with health care systems?

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NCCIH Hosts Three Informational Webinars for New Clinical Trial Funding Opportunities

NCCIH to host informational webinars in April and May, 2017, on clinical trial applications via new funding opportunities.

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Autism: Beware of Potentially Dangerous Therapies and Products

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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Mapping the Brain During Sleep Yields New Insights on Dreaming and Consciousness

A new study, supported in part by NCCIH, counters some long-held beliefs on sleep, dreaming, and other consciousness states.

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Protein hampers the positive power of brown and beige fat

Too much of a protein already associated with prostate cancer appears to also diminish the energy burning power of brown fat, scientists report.

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New Model Yields Fuller Picture of the Brain in Pain

NCCIH-supported researchers created a functional MRI-based (fMRI) model that provides new ways of understanding and evaluating the neurobiological components of pain.

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Intestinal bacteria may protect against diabetes

A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study. Indolepropionic acid is a metabolite produced by intestinal bacteria, and its production is boosted by a fibre-rich diet. According to the researchers, the discovery provides additional insight into the role of intestinal bacteria in the interplay between diet, metabolism and health.

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Obesity in Hispanic adolescents linked to nearly sixfold increase in high blood pressure

Obesity raises the prevalence of high blood pressure among adolescents but the increase is particularly pronounced among Hispanics compared to white, African-American or Asian ethnic groups, according to a study by researchers.

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NCCIH’s New Approach to Clinical Trials

In this blog post, NCCIH Director Dr. Josephine Briggs discusses new pathways for clinical trial funding.

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14 of the Best Butt Exercises You Can Do Without a Gym Membership

These butt exercises from top trainers will sculpt and strengthen your glutes.

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Patients uncertain about how to best manage their cholesterol, survey finds

People who have high cholesterol may understand they need to manage their condition, but many aren’t sure how to do that, nor do they feel confident they can, according to a new survey.

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This Transplant Recipient Survived Cancer and Heart Failure to Compete in Ironman Triathlons

Transplant recipient Derek Fitzgerald, 44, has competed in nine Ironman triathlons in the past six years. And he's done so with someone else's heart.

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To eat or not to eat (before exercising): That is the question

Exercise enthusiasts often wonder whether it’s better to eat or fast before a workout. A new study is the first of its kind to show the effects of eating versus fasting on gene expression in adipose (fat) tissue in response to exercise. This difference highlights the different roles fat plays in powering and responding to exercise.

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Big women have nearly threefold greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Big women have a nearly threefold greater risk of atrial fibrillation than small women, according to new research. The study included 1.5 million women who were followed-up for more than 30 years.

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4 Running Injuries That Are Totally Normal for Beginners

Some aches and pains are normal—here's what's not.

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Iggy Azalea Says She Lost 15 Pounds in a Week From Twerking

Iggy Azalea claims she lost 15 pounds in one week from consistently twerking while filming her new music video. Here's why such rapid weight loss is dangerous.

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Candace Cameron Bure’s 5 Secrets to Core Strength

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New cause of high plasma triglycerides discovered

People with hypertriglyceridemia often are told to change their diet and lose weight. But a high-fat diet isn't necessarily the cause for everyone with the condition. Researchers have discovered a subset of people with hypertriglyceridemia whose bodies produce autoantibodies -- immune-response molecules that attack their own proteins -- causing high levels of triglycerides in the blood.

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As kids' weight climbs, power of healthy fat supplements drops

Body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children may get from consuming “good” fats, new research suggests. The study highlights the need for weight-appropriate dosing of supplements and medications.

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The Truth Behind Weight Lifting: To go heavy or go light?

There are benefits to weight lifting both heavy and light weights, it just depends on what you are looking to achieve in terms of strength and body goals.

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Love it or hate it: Marmite may affect brain function

A potential link between eating Marmite and activity in the brain has been identified by researchers, through the apparent increase of a chemical messenger associated with healthy brain function. Participants consuming a teaspoon of Marmite every day for a month, compared to a control group who consumed peanut butter, showed a substantial reduction of around 30 per cent in their brain’s response to visual stimuli, measured by recording electrical activity using electroencephalography (EEG).

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Expanding waistlines and metabolic syndrome: Researchers warn of new 'silent killer'

For decades, American waistlines have been expanding and there is increasing cause for alarm. Researchers now make the case that metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of three of more risk factors that include abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, and insulin resistance, a precursor of type 2 diabetes -- is the new 'silent killer,' analogous to hypertension in the 1970s.

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Meet the 24-Year-Old Amputee Changing the Face of Yoga

Kelsey Koch just opened her own yoga studio, where she'll host a weekly workshop for people with amputations.

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Staff Changes in the Division of Extramural Research

In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards announces new NCCIH roles for Drs. Craig Hopp and Wen Chen.

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Sorry, but a Hot Bath Will Never Replace a Solid Workout

A new study seems to show that a hot bath is a worthy alternative to exercising—but that's not really the case.

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Sodium citrate spray could temporarily restore sense of smell

A substance commonly used to treat bladder issues could temporarily treat people who have lost their sense of smell, according to new research.

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Staff Changes in the Division of Extramural Research

In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards announces new NCCIH roles for Drs. Craig Hopp and Wen Chen.

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Inflammatory bowel disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may be linked, suggests research

Patients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for more than two decades have a higher risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), new research concludes.

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Fruits and vegetables' latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure

A new study links increased dietary potassium with lower blood pressure.

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Being overweight at any point in adulthood increases risk for death

People who are obese or overweight at some point in their adult lives have an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes. Analyzing weight history over a period of time, rather than at a single point, reversed the paradoxical association between excess weight and reduced mortality that had been seen in previous studies.

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Biological age-predicting 'epigenetic clock' for studying how to extend lifespan

In order to measure and test the effects of interventions in the lab, investigators have developed an age-predicting clock designed for studies in mice. The new clock accurately predicts mouse biological age and the effects of genetic and dietary factors, giving the scientific community a new tool to better understand aging and test new interventions.

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Participation in a weight management program reduces job absenteeism

Individuals with obesity who enrolled in a structured weight loss program report fewer hours missed from work after six months in the program, according to a study being presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

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Anna Victoria Explains Why the "Transformation Photo" Is So Problematic

Anna Victoria, a fitness blogger with a large Instagram following, shared her own transformation photo to remind us how they can be problematic.

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Drugs widely used in cancer therapy increase toxicity of chemotherapy in mice

A short-term fast appears to counteract increases in blood sugar caused by common cancer drugs and protect healthy cells in mice from becoming too vulnerable to chemotherapy, according to new research.

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Living downwind of coal-fired power plant could increase risk of low birth weight

Drawing on evidence from a Pennsylvania power plant located upwind of New Jersey, a group of researchers studied live singleton births that occurred from 1990 to 2006 in the area downwind of the plant. Infants born to mothers living as far as 20 to 30 miles downwind from the power plant were 6.5 percent more likely to be born with a low birth weight and 17.12 percent more likely to be born with a very low birth weight.

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The One Full-Body Stretch You Need to Take On the Day

To get your morning started on the right foot, it's important to do this one full body stretch in the morning to get your blood flowing.

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Even 'healthy' weight gain raises pregnancy diabetes risk

Mothers who gain weight in the years leading up to pregnancy have an increased risk of gestational diabetes. Women gaining more than 2.5 percent of their body weight each year tripled their risk of gestational diabetes compared to women who maintained a stable weight. This risk doubled for women with a small weight gain (1.5 to 2.5 percent). Even women with small weight gains within the healthy BMI range doubled their risk of gestational diabetes.

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Race ranks higher than pounds in diabetes, heart-health risks

Americans of South Asian descent are twice as likely as whites to have risks for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, when their weight is in the normal range, according to a study.

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Birth weight is risk factor for fatty liver disease in children

The impact of low and high birth weights in developing Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a chronic disease that often leads to a need for organ transplantation, has been demonstrated in a new research study.

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Paternal nutrition affects offsprings' mental fitness, laboratory study shows

The father's lifestyle affects the cognitive skills of his offspring -- at least in mice. Scientists have now shown that if male rodents are fed a diet rich in folic acid, methionine and vitamin B12, their progeny do not perform well in memory tests. This suggests that the intake of high concentrations of such methyl donors could also have side effects in humans, for example, if they consume excessive amounts of energy drinks or folic acid pills.

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11 Plank Exercises That Double as Cardio Moves

Get ready for a total-body challenge. These moving plank exercises will give you a bonus cardio workout, getting your heart rate high and increasing calorie burn.

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Karlie Kloss Goes to New Heights in Exclusive Behind the Scenes Video

Watch Karlie Kloss in a behind the scenes video push herself to new limits, reach new heights, and race against a world class athlete.

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Weight history over time shows higher risk of death for overweight, obese people

People who are obese or overweight at some point in their adult lives have an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes, according to a new study by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health.

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7 Things Plus-Size Women Are Tired of Hearing at the Gym

Plus-size trainer Louise Green lists seven assumptions about plus-size women at the gym that are absolutely wrong.

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Genetic errors associated with heart health may guide drug development

A new study of such 'beneficial' genetic mutations may provide guidance on the design of new therapies intended to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

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Brain signals after a meal respond to food pictures more in obese than lean kids

Brain signals that should help tell us we are full after eating appear to be dulled in obese children, according to preliminary results.

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Why This Gym Is Going News-Free on Their TVs

Blink Fitness launched "Tune Out While You Work Out" and is turning off all the news every Monday during April.

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These Leggings Have a 500-Person Waitlist, and They're Back on Sale Now

Ultracor's star-print leggings sold out when they debuted, but they're are back on sale at Bandier—act fast if you want a pair.

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Transitions in the Division of Extramural Activities

In this blog post, NCCIH Deputy Director Dr. David Shurtleff commends Dr. Martin Goldrosen, who is retiring, and Dr. Partap Khalsa, who has been appointed Director of the NCCIH Division of Extramural Activities.

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Magnetic brain stimulation causes weight loss by making gut bacteria healthier

A new study finds that a noninvasive electromagnetic brain stimulation technique helps obese people lose weight, partly by changing the composition of their intestinal bacteria -- the so-called gut microbiota.

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High-fat diet during pregnancy compromises offspring's lung health

Women who follow a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase their children’s risk for asthma. A mouse study suggests that consistent consumption of fat-laden foods may change the immune response of the offsprings’ respiratory system.

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Kate Hudson's Fabletics Extends Sizing up to 3X

Kate Hudson tells SELF why it was time to make changes to her activewear line, Fabletics, to include a wider range of sizes.

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Alcohol abuse even before pregnancy may harm offspring

Mothers who binge drink before they become pregnant may be more likely to have children with high blood sugar and other changes in glucose function that increase their risk of developing diabetes as adults, according to a new study.

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Early-life BPA exposure reprograms gene expression linked to fatty liver disease

Exposure during infancy to the common plasticizer bisphenol A (BPA) "hijacks" and reprograms genes in the liver of newborn rats, leading to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adulthood. A new study has found how this process occurs.

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Pink Just Posted an Inspiring, Empowering Message About Health, BMI, and Body Image

Pink, who had her second baby in December, took to Instagram today to share a proud gym selfie—but not for the reason you might think.

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