Epigenetic signature for obesity found in study of twins
A susceptibility to gain weight may be written into molecular processes of human cells, a Washington State University study indicates. The proof-of-concept study with a set of 22 twins found an epigenetic signature in buccal or cheek cells appearing only for the twins who were obese compared to their thinner siblings. With more research, the […]
Reducing total calories may be more effective for weight loss than intermittent fasting
The frequency and size of meals was a stronger determinant of weight loss or gain than the time between first and last meal, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. According to the senior study author Wendy L. […]
Actors Fitting The Part
Christian Bale’s weight gain for the upcoming film “Backseat” isn’t the only time an actor has made a drastic transformation.
Honing the Indications for Adjuvant CDK4/6 Inhibition in Breast Cancer
MIAMI BEACH — After a bumpy start, CDK4/6 inhibitors have started to gain traction in early hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer, according to recent data. Two negative phase III trials of palbociclib (Ibrance) questioned whether the transformative impact of CDK4/6 inhibition in advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer would carry over into early disease. More recently, the […]
Middle-aged men see weight gain as inevitable
Weight gain produces feelings of despondency and low self-worth among middle-aged men, but it is also seen as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities, according to a new peer-reviewed study. A body mass index (BMI) of more than 25 is considered to be overweight, and over 30 is defined as obese. According to […]
Weight gain in pregnancy may be linked to later growth patterns in daughters
Rapid weight gain in the first and final months of a pregnancy may play a key role in the development of excess fat tissue in children and adolescents — at least if those children are girls, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. In the study, published today […]
Directly into the brain: A 3D multifunctional and flexible neural interface: Novel design of brain chip implant allows for measuring neuronal activity while simultaneously delivering drugs to the implant site
Being able to measure the electrical activity of the brain has helped us gain a much better understanding of the brain’s processes, functions, and diseases over the past decades. So far, much of this activity has been measured via electrodes placed on the scalp (through electroencephalography (EEG)); however, being able to acquire signals directly from […]
Potential indicator for obesity risk detected during sleep
Throughout the day, we gain energy by breaking down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in our bodies through the process of metabolism. For example, immediately after eating, most of our energy comes from carbohydrates, while after fasting, most comes from fats. The body’s ability to switch metabolic energy sources in response to changes in nutritional state, […]