The obesity epidemic is no longer strictly an American problem. Statistics suggest that many populations around the world are increasingly
How gut bacteria leads to depression, anxiety
A new research has found that gut bacteria has a key role in filling negative thoughts in the brains of
Gut microbes could lead to depression in obesity
Turns out, gut microbes may contribute to depression and anxiety in obesity. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center studied mice that
‘Surgery in a pill’ a potential treatment for diabetes
Over the last decade, bariatric surgeons have made strides in performing weight loss surgery that not only reverses obesity but
Amount of sugar in foods like potatoes could be stretching your waistline
There’s a new enemy in Britain’s ongoing battle with the bulge. The nation’s obesity crisis is partly being fuelled by
You are what your mother eats: Researchers define molecular basis to explain link between a pregnant mother’s nutrition and infant growth
For years, pregnant mothers have questioned their nutritional habits: “Will eating more cause my baby to be overweight?” Or, “I’m
Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation
An international research team in which the DZD is participating has identified a novel adipokine that favors the development of
Very obese women should lose weight during pregnancy for a healthy baby: Current recommendations should be changed for underweight and very obese women
Very obese women should actually lose weight during pregnancy in order to have a healthy baby, contrary to current recommendations,
Fat Shaming and Weight Bias at Your Doctor’s Office
The anecdotes are legion. One time when Abby Carter (not her real name) had to get her gallbladder out, her
Hormone from fat boosts metabolism in both exercise and cold: Better understanding of signals to burn energy may eventually lead to treatments for obesity.
Sad but true, we don’t all respond equally to exercise. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a new kind