Obesity: A dangerous immune response
Obesity and overweight are among the biggest health challenges of the 21st century, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost 60 percent of Germans are considered overweight, while 25 percent are obese. Moreover, being overweight often triggers severe secondary diseases such as diabetes, arteriosclerosis, or heart attacks. Immunological processes determine the course of this […]
Overweight dogs respond well to high-protein, high-fiber diet
A study of overweight dogs fed a reduced calorie, high-protein, high-fiber diet for 24 weeks found that the dogs’ body composition and inflammatory markers changed over time in ways that parallel the positive changes seen in humans on similar diets. The dogs achieved a healthier weight without losing too much muscle mass, and their serum […]
Mom’s Obesity During Pregnancy Linked to Colon Cancer in Offspring
Overweight and obesity in mothers during pregnancy increased the risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in their children later on in life, according to a population-based study. Compared with underweight/healthy weight during pregnancy, both obesity and overweight were associated with increased risk of CRC in offspring (adjusted HR 2.51, 95% CI 1.05-6.02 and adjusted HR 2.12, […]