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‘Obesity’ Is Healthy For Cetaceans Evidence From Pervasive Positive Selection In Genes Related To Triacylglycerol Metabolism
Scientists found that whales and dolphins evolved special genes that help them store large amounts of fat as a healthy adaptation for ocean life.
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A B Hydroxybutyrate Shunt Pathway Generates Antiobesity Ketone Metabolites
Scientists discovered that the body naturally creates special ketone compounds that help reduce appetite and body weight, offering new insights into how ketosis may support weight management.
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A B Hydroxybutyrate Shunt Pathway Generates Antiobesity Ketone Metabolites(1)
Researchers discovered that the body creates special compounds from ketones (produced during fasting or low-carb diets) that naturally suppress appetite and promote weight loss.
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A Cellular And Molecular Basis For Leptin Resistance
Researchers discovered why leptin (the "fullness hormone") stops working in obesity and found that a drug called rapamycin can restore leptin's appetite-suppressing effects.
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A Cellular And Molecular Basis For Leptin Resistance OCRed
Researchers discovered why the hormone leptin stops working properly in obesity and found that a drug called rapamycin can restore leptin's appetite-suppressing effects.
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A Diet Containing Animal Source Protein As Fresh, Lean Beef Is More Well Liked And Promotes Healthier Eating Behavior Compared With Plant Based Alternatives In Women With Overweight
A study found that women with overweight preferred lean beef over plant-based protein alternatives and naturally ate less sugar when including beef in their diet.
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A History Of Kidney Diseae And DM
This historical review explains how diabetes was originally thought to be a kidney disease for centuries before scientists discovered it's actually caused by problems with the pancreas and insulin.
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A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet Versus A Low Fat Diet To Treat Obesity And Hyperlipidemia
A study of 120 overweight people found that those following a very low-carb ketogenic diet lost twice as much weight and showed better cholesterol improvements than those on a low-fat diet.
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Acceleration Of BMI In Early Childhood And Risk Of Sustained Obesity
Children who experience rapid weight gain between ages 2-6 are much more likely to remain overweight or obese as teenagers.
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Amygdala Liver Signaling Orchestrates Glycaemic Responses To Stress
Researchers discovered that chronic stress can lead to diabetes-like blood sugar problems through a direct brain-to-liver connection that bypasses traditional stress hormones.
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An Increase In The Omega 6 Omega 3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases The Risk For Obesity
Research shows that eating too many omega-6 fats compared to omega-3 fats may increase your risk of becoming overweight or obese.
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Analysis Of Ketogenic Metabolic Interventions For Obesity
This research analyzes how ketones - molecules produced during fat burning - might help with weight loss through both ketogenic diets and ketone supplements.
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Artesunate Induced Testicular Injury Oil From Sel
Researchers found that a blend of spice oils may protect male fertility from damage caused by artesunate, an anti-malaria medication that can harm testosterone production.
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Associations Between Iodine Intake Thyroid Volume And 2017 The American J
This study found that children's thyroid glands begin to enlarge when daily iodine intake exceeds 150 micrograms, with goiter risk increasing significantly above 250-300 micrograms.
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Associations Of Body Mass Index, Fasting Insulin, And Inflammation With Mortality A Prospective Cohort Study
Higher insulin and inflammation levels, not body weight itself, appear to be the main drivers of increased death risk previously blamed on obesity.
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Baseline Characteristics And Hospital Mortality In The Acute Heart Failure Database (AHEAD) Main Registry
A large study of over 4,000 heart failure patients found that 13% died in the hospital, with cardiogenic shock being the deadliest type at 63% mortality.
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Biochemical Effects Of Consumption Of Eggs Containing Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Eating omega-3 enriched eggs daily improved cholesterol balance and lowered blood sugar compared to regular eggs, suggesting potential heart and diabetes benefits.
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Breathing And Metabolism In Obesity
Researchers discovered how the hormone leptin controls both breathing and metabolism through specific brain pathways, helping explain breathing problems in obesity.
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Carnivore And Ketogenic Like Diets Proposed Alternatives For Mitigating And Treating Pediatric Obesity
Researchers propose that carnivore and ketogenic diets focusing on high protein intake could be effective alternatives to current low-protein guidelines for treating childhood obesity.
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Causal Analysis Identifies Small HDL Particles And Physical Activity As Key Determinants Of Longevity Of Older Adults
A 27-year study found that having more small HDL cholesterol particles and staying physically active are key factors for living longer in older adults.
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Changes In Serum Levels Of Ketone Bodies And Human Chorionic Gonadotropin During Pregnancy In Relation To The Neonatal Body Shape A Retrospective Analysis
Researchers found that ketone levels naturally rise during late pregnancy, but these levels don't appear to affect newborn size or weight.
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Child And Adolescent Obesity Causes And Conseq 2003 The American Journal Of
This is a book review of two nutrition textbooks, including one focused on childhood obesity causes, consequences, prevention and management.
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Childhood BMI Is Inversely Associated With Puberta 2018 The American Journal
Boys with higher BMI in childhood tend to start puberty earlier, but only if they're normal weight - this pattern doesn't apply to overweight boys.
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Comparing The Glucose Kinetics Of Adolescent Gir 2010 The American Journal O
Pregnant teenagers' bodies produce glucose differently than pregnant adults, which may explain why teen mothers are more likely to have smaller babies.
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Comparison Of Energy Restricted Very Low Carbohydrate And Low Fat Diets On Weight Loss And Body Composition In Overweight Men And Women
This study found that very low-carb diets led to greater weight loss and belly fat reduction compared to low-fat diets, even when people ate slightly more calories on the low-carb plan.
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Composition Of Weight Lost During Short Term Weight Reduction. Metabolic Responses Of Obese Subjects To Starvation And Low Calorie Ketogenic And Nonketogenic Diets
Researchers found that low-carb ketogenic diets cause faster weight loss than balanced diets, but this is mainly due to water loss, not more fat burning.
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Consuming Fructose Sweetened, Not Glucose Sweetened, Beverages Increases Visceral Adiposity And Lipids And Decreases Insulin Sensitivity In Overweight Obese Humans
A 10-week study found that drinking fructose-sweetened beverages caused more harmful belly fat accumulation and metabolic problems than glucose-sweetened drinks in overweight adults.
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Consumption Of A Flaxseed Rich Food Is Not More Effective Th 2010 The Journa
A 12-week study found that eating flaxseed-enriched bread daily was no more effective than regular bread at reducing hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
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Decrease In Serum Levels Of Advanced Glycation End Products By Short Term Lifestyle Modification In Non Diabetic Middle Aged Females
A 3-month lifestyle program of diet and exercise successfully reduced harmful sugar-protein compounds in the blood of healthy middle-aged women.
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Diet And Lifestyle In The Prevention Of Ovulatory
A study of over 17,000 women found that following a specific "fertility diet" pattern reduced the risk of ovulation-related infertility by 66%.
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Diet Quality And Lower Refined Grain Consumption Are Associ 2021 The Journal
A 6-year study of over 3,000 Asian adults found that improving diet quality and replacing white rice with whole grains, vegetables, and lean proteins prevented weight gain.
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Dietary Fatty Acid Intakes And The Risk Of 2007 The American Journal Of Cli
This study found that eating trans fats instead of healthier fats or carbohydrates significantly increases the risk of ovulation problems that can lead to infertility.
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Dietary Patterns Of Adolescents And Risk Of Obesity A 2008 The Journal Of Nu
A study of Australian teenagers found that those who ate more fruits, salads, cereals, and fish had lower blood pressure than those following high-fat, high-sugar diets.
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Dietary Predictors Of The Insulin Like Growth Factor Sy 2010 The American Jo
This study found that dietary calcium and vegetable protein intake in teenage girls affects levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF), a hormone system linked to cancer risk and bone health.
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Dietary Selenium Intake Modulates Thyroid Hormone And 2003 The Journal Of N
This study found that eating too much or too little selenium affects thyroid hormone levels and body weight in healthy men.
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Different Isocaloric Meals And Adiposity Modify Energy Expenditu 2022 The Jo
This study found that meals high in carbs, fat, or protein affect blood sugar and fat burning differently, especially during exercise and in overweight individuals.
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Different Isocaloric Meals And Adiposity Modify Energy Expenditu 2022 The Jo(1)
Different high-carb, high-fat, and high-protein meals with the same calories affected blood sugar, fat burning, and metabolism differently, especially during exercise.
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Different Response Of Body Weight Change According To Ketonuria After Fasting In The Healthy Obese
People who developed ketones in their urine after fasting lost significantly more weight during a diet program than those who didn't develop ketones.
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Dopamine And Glucose, Obesity, And Reward Deficiency Syndrome
This research explores how dopamine brain chemistry dysfunction may drive both food addiction and overeating, similar to how it works in drug addiction.
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Effect Of Extended Morning Fasting Upon Ad Libitum Lunch Intake And Associated Metabolic And Hormonal Responses In Obese Adults
Skipping breakfast doesn't cause people with obesity to overeat at lunch, and may actually reduce total daily calorie intake.
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Effect Of Time Restricted Eating On Body Weight And Fasting Glucose In Participants With Obesity Results Of A Randomized, Controlled, Virtual Clinical Trial
This study found that eating within a 10-hour window (fasting for 14 hours daily) led to greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than a 12-hour eating window in people with obesity.
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Effects Of 8 Hour Time Restricted Feeding On Body Weight And Metabolic Disease Risk Factors In Obese Adults A Pilot Study
Eating only during an 8-hour window (10am-6pm) helped obese adults lose weight and lower blood pressure without counting calories.
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Effects Of A High Protein Ketogenic Diet On Hunger, Appetite, And Weight Loss In Obese Men Feeding Ad Libitum1
A ketogenic high-protein diet (very low carb) reduced hunger and led to greater weight loss than a moderate-carb high-protein diet in obese men over four weeks.
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Effects Of A Low Carbohydrate Weight Loss Diet On Exercise Capacity And Tolerance In Obese Subjects
Researchers studied whether very low-carb "ketogenic" diets affect people's ability to exercise while trying to lose weight.
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Effects Of A Popular Exercise And Weight Loss Program On Weight Loss, Body Composition, Energy Expenditure And Health In Obese Women
Researchers studied how different combinations of diet and exercise programs affect weight loss and body composition in obese women over several months.
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Effects Of Food Texture Change On Metabolic Parameters Short And Long Term Feeding Patterns And Body Weight
Food texture affects how your body processes meals - softer foods led to more weight gain and different hormone responses compared to foods requiring more chewing.
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Effects Of Nutrition Education On Weight Gain Prevention A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study of 81 women found that most participants maintained their weight over one year regardless of whether they received nutrition education from dietitians.
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Effects Of Nutrition Education On Weight Gain Prevention A Randomized Controlled Trial(1)
A study of 87 women found that most participants maintained their weight over one year regardless of whether they received nutrition education from dietitians.
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