Father's obesity in puberty doubles the risk of asthma in his future offspring
A new study shows that boys who are obese in pre-puberty have an over two times higher risk of having children with asthma than those who are not.
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High-fructose and high-fat diet damages liver mitochondria
High levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver's ability to properly metabolize fat. This effect is specific to fructose. Indeed, equally high levels of glucose in the diet actually improve the fat-burning function of the liver.
Read moreDiscovered new regulation for infant growth
Researchers have identified new genetic signals for the regulation of how infants grow. This may be a crucial step in the fight against growth-related diseases.
Read moreType 2 diabetes remission possible with 'achievable' weight loss
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a new study.
Read moreCooking food alters the microbiome
Scientists have shown for the first time that cooking food fundamentally alters the microbiomes of both mice and humans, a finding with implications both for optimizing our microbial health and for understanding how cooking may have altered the evolution of the our microbiomes during human prehistory.
Read moreMolecule links weight gain to gut bacteria
Good bacteria that live in the guts of mammals program the metabolic rhythms that govern the body's absorption of dietary fat.
Read moreResearchers discover new, treatable pathway known to cause hypertension in obese people
There's no question that as body weight increases, so too does blood pressure. Now, in a study of mice, researchers have revealed exactly which molecules are likely responsible for the link between obesity and blood pressure. Blocking one of these molecules — a signaling channel that's found in a tiny organ on the side of your neck — effectively lowers blood pressure in obese mice.
Read moreA healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease
In an analysis of published studies, a healthy dietary pattern was associated with a 30% lower incidence of chronic kidney disease. A healthy dietary pattern was also linked with a 23% lower incidence of albuminuria, an early indicator of kidney damage.
Read moreLarge-scale enhanced recovery program improves outcomes for bariatric surgery patients
A large-scale implementation of a protocol to improve recovery of patients after weight-loss operations was found to reduce rates of extended hospitalization by almost half at 36 participating accredited bariatric surgery centers nationwide, according to a new study.
Read more'Report card' on diet trends: Low-quality carbs account for 42 percent of a day's calories
An 18-year 'report card' on the American diet shows adults are eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and more than the recommended daily amount of saturated fat.
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