Food & Health
Innovative Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Shows Prom
Innovative Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Shows Promise

Immediate and repeated reductions in body image dissatisfaction and improvements in anxiety are observed with an innovative therapy for anorexia nervosa, suggesting promising outcomes in addressing psychological symptoms associated with the disorder.

May 2024

Pregnancy’s Impact on Future Cardiovascular Risk
Pregnancy’s Impact on Future Cardiovascular Risk

Pregnancy complications unmask short- and long-term cardiovascular risks, especially in individuals with obesity.

May 2024

Metabolic Disease and Fatty Liver
Metabolic Disease and Fatty Liver

Metabolic factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes are associated with the development of fatty liver disease, highlighting the complex interplay between metabolic health and liver function.

May 2024

Global Sugary Drink Consumption Trends

Assessment of variations in sugary drink intake across different regions of the world.

May 2024

Sedentary Time in Children Has Cumulative Effects
Sedentary Time in Children Has Cumulative Effects

Accumulation of inactive time is linked to heart damage independent of body weight and blood pressure, underscoring the importance of reducing sedentary behavior in children for cardiovascular health.

May 2024

Alcohol Consumption and Ectopic Fat
Alcohol Consumption and Ectopic Fat

Higher alcohol intake is associated with greater ectopic fat deposition, including in the heart and other organs, as indicated by a recent study.

May 2024

Semaglutide for Controlling Overweight and Obesity
Semaglutide for Controlling Overweight and Obesity

Semaglutide is recommended for adults with at least one weight-related comorbidity and a BMI of at least 35 kg/m2, emphasizing its efficacy in controlling overweight and obesity in this population.

May 2024

Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Heart Failure and Obes
Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Heart Failure and Obesity

Weight loss drugs, such as subcutaneous semaglutide, benefit patients with heart failure and obesity, offering potential therapeutic options for improving cardiovascular health and metabolic outcomes in this population.

April 2024

Analgesic Effects of Breastfeeding on Neonates

Breastfeeding or the provision of breast milk may have analgesic effects on neonates undergoing painful procedures, suggesting potential benefits beyond nutrition.

April 2024

High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Increase
High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Increases the Risk of Crohn’s Disease

Ultra-processed foods are implicated in increasing the risk of Crohn’s disease, potentially through alterations in the intestinal microbiota, underscoring the importance of dietary choices in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases.

April 2024