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- Checking very preterm babies' head size can help identify long-term IQ problems November 14, 2018Regular early head circumference assessments add valuable information when screening for long-term neurocognitive risk - according to new research.
- 'Strongest evidence yet' that being obese causes depression November 12, 2018New research has found the strongest evidence yet that obesity causes depression, even in the absence of other health problems.
- Genetic factors tied to obesity may protect against diabetes November 2, 2018Some genetic variations associated with obesity actually protect against Type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, new findings suggest.
- Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders October 31, 2018Inflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease, has unexpected effects on body clock function and can lead to sleep and shiftwork-type disorders, a new study in mice found.
- Researchers make mice lose weight by imitating effects from cold and nicotine October 24, 2018Inspired by some of the effects from winter swimming and smoking, researchers have found a way to improve the metabolism of mice and make them lose weight. They have done so by stimulating the body's so-called cold and nicotinic receptors.
- Weight loss success linked with active self-control regions of the brain October 18, 2018New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control.
- Children with autism, developmental delays nearly 50 percent more likely to be overweight, obese October 18, 2018A new study reveals that children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up to 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese compared with the general population.
- Endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut microbiota composition October 15, 2018According to recent research, endurance exercise training beneficially modifies gut microbiota composition. After six weeks of training, potentially inflammation causing microbes (Proteobacteria) decreased and microbes that are linked to enhanced metabolism (Akkermansia) increased.
- Effects of a high-fat diet may be passed on for three generations October 12, 2018A high-fat diet in female mice affects their offspring's obesity, insulin resistance and addictive-like behaviors for three generations, according to a new study.
- Babies of overweight mothers may risk developing self-regulation problems October 10, 2018A mother's weight during early pregnancy may affect how well her baby is able to self-regulate during its first months and years of life. This is according to a study of more than 3100 Finnish women.