UT Southwestern researchers announced successful results of a clinical trial for a commonly prescribed weight loss drug called liraglutide. In overweight or obese adults who also had a high cardiovascular risk, liraglutide once a day, combined with lifestyle interventions significantly reduced two types of fat that have been associated with heart health risk: visceral fat…
A Spanish study – first-of-its-kind in the world – shows for the first time that a healthy eating pattern has a protective effect against SARS-CoV-2 infection The study While vaccines continue being administered to Spaniards, diet is becoming the most powerful shield against SARS-CoV-2 – on top of facial masks and social distance.…
This article describes the basics of type 1 diabetes and how to deal with it in childhood. Perhaps you know a kid who always eats a snack during a football game or goes see the school nurse before lunch to get a shot. If you have a friend who has a kid like…
Normal, non-cancerous liver tissue can act as tumoral tissue when exposed to a high-fat diet, which links diet and obesity to the development of liver cancer. The Laboratory of Cellular Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation led by Professor Sarah-Maria Fendt (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology), shows how the livers of mice fed a high-fat…
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have reported that free fatty acids (FFAs) in the blood trigger the release of insulin even at normal blood sugar levels, without an evident uncompensated insulin resistance in fat cells. Moreover, the researchers demonstrated the link to obesity: the amount of FFA largely depends on how many…
In a study with mice, Australian researchers mapped what happens behind the scenes in fat tissue during intermittent fasting, showing that it triggers a cascade of dramatic changes, depending on the type of fat deposits and where they are located around the body. Using state-of-the-art instruments, researchers at the University of Sydney found that…
Ultra-processed foods are foods made from highly refined ingredients and are easy to eat. Scientific studies show that the consumption of such foods is not only harmful to health but can also lead to food addiction. Research suggests that eating ultra-processed foods is associated not only with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes,…
Flavonoids are molecules that regulate cell activity and help fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the body In other words, flavonoids help your body function more efficiently while protecting you against toxins and everyday stressors. According to research, a daily intake of 500 mg of flavonoids reduces the risk of cancer…
Although fast carbohydrates can cause drowsiness (which accelerates sleep), in the long term, adequate sleep requires eating foods with a low glycemic index. Moreover, the proportion of monounsaturated fats in the diet affects sleep quality. Scientists have observed a direct correlation between a good nutrition and the ability to sleep deeply. The poorer the diet,…
New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute, London, has found that eating a high fructose diet could inhibit the proper function of the immune system in a way that until now was largely unknown. The effects of Fructose Fructose is commonly…
Confusion and misunderstandings still surround artificial sweeteners and are hurting the fight against obesity and diabetes, according to research led by Liverpool Hope University, UK. Researchers are calling for an education campaign to improve the reputation of non-nutritive sweeteners in order to get more people to switch to artificial sweeteners. Low-calorie non-nutritive artificial…
The research on blood sugar levels and cognitive decline For the study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, the researchers analyzed data from the UK Biobank including 500,000 people aged 58 on average, and found that people with higher than normal blood sugar levels were 42% more likely to experience cognitive decline…