Fasting Morning & Night Can Aid Weight Loss
A new approach to losing weight that allows people to eat what they want, and the quantity they want — although only for a set number of hours a day — has…
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Severe Mental Illness Tied to Greater Risk of Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
People with severe mental illness, particularly racial minorities, face a much greater risk of having prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study at the University of California,…
Study Links Poor Sleep, Nighttime Snacking and Obesity
Junk food cravings are associated with double the odds of nighttime snacking, which is linked to an increased risk for diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at the…
Study: Mental Disorders Should Not Keep Obese Youth from Bariatric Surgery
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics finds that psychiatric disorders should not necessarily disqualify a severely obese adolescent from bariatric surgery. The new findings counter the prevailing belief…
Weight Issues for Youngest Kids Tied to Later Deficits in Memory, Reasoning & IQ
Young children up to two years of age who are on the threshold of being overweight or obese tend to test lower at ages 5 and 8 for perceptual reasoning,…
Does Marriage Increase Risk of Diabetes?
A Scandinavian study suggests the risk for diabetes is influenced by the home environment and especially by your partner. Danish researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have…
Brain Stimulation Shows Promise as Obesity Treatment
Stimulating the brain to alter its intrinsic reward system shows promise in the treatment of obesity, according to results presented at the 2018 European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting. According…
Coffee Use in Pregnancy Tied to Greater Risk of Obesity in Kids
Even moderate coffee consumption during pregnancy, one to two cups per day, is associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity in preschool and school-age children, according to a…
Lesbian, Bisexual Women May Be At Greater Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Lesbian and bisexual women are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to heterosexual women, according to a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care. The findings…
Brain Activity Patterns Tied to Increased Sadness, Anger in Diabetics
High levels of negative emotions, such as anger, sadness and anxiety, are common among people living with obesity, diabetes or prediabetes. In a new study, researchers from Iowa State University…