Combination GLP-1 therapy shows fat mass loss while preserving lean mass in adults with obesity
A recent research study found that a combination of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and bimagrumab, an antibody that blocks activin signaling…
A recent research study found that a combination of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and bimagrumab, an antibody that blocks activin signaling…
The types of fats we consume directly impacts the survival and strength of the body’s immune cells and ability to…
A selective protein degradation system known as Golgi membrane-associated degradation (GOMED), which identifies and removes unwanted proteins, has been delineated…
Today’s biomedical researchers are relentlessly searching for genes that drive disease, with the goal of creating therapies that target those…
Middle-ear infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria remain among the most common pediatric illnesses worldwide. When the eustachian tube—responsible for balancing…
New research has updated our understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into skin in the…
A groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, has identified a set of blood-based biomarkers…
People who receive regular phone support after losing weight are more likely to keep the pounds off — but getting…
Clinicians’ ability to diagnose and treat chronic diseases is limited by scientific uncertainty around factors contributing to disease risk. A…
Like bees breathing life into gardens, providing pollen and making flowers blossom, little cellular machines called mitochondria breathe life into…
When cells expire, they leave behind an activity log of sorts: RNA expelled into blood plasma that reveal changes in…
A new study finds that kids with obesity are more likely to have obese parents because they inherit obesity-related genes,…
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting…
Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could…
In a step toward treating mitochondrial diseases, researchers in the Netherlands have successfully edited harmful mutations in mitochondrial DNA using…
It’s well-known that obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But some research suggests that while people who are…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity – a relationship that can also be mediated by…
Fifty years since its discovery, scientists have finally worked out how a molecular machine found in mitochondria, the ‘powerhouses’ of…
Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study…
Having a quality breakfast that provides the right amount of energy to face the day, around a quarter of daily…
A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic…
A study from Rutgers Health and other institutions indicates that stress hormones – not impaired cellular insulin signaling – may…
To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at…
Newer weight loss drugs are cost effective in the long term only when combined with bariatric weight loss surgery, according…
It’s not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact,…
Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a…
Scientists have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be…
People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they’ve lived with obesity for 10…
Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to…
A new study from Trinity College Dublin scientists, sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across…