Team Metabolic Health New research examines the impact of ultra-processed food, screen time, and maternal education on weight and well-being in adolescents. In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers compared ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, sedentary behaviors, and well-being between adolescent boys and girls and investigated their associations with overweight risk. Background  Pediatric […]

Team Metabolic Health A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over time and detect risks. In a recent study published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, researchers developed a novel method to predict body composition for three-dimensional (3D) body shapes. Body composition is […]

Team Metabolic Health New trials reveal that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy can offer even more health benefits. These two injected drugs are versions of semaglutide. In multiple new data analyses, the drugs appeared to cut people’s odds for heart failure and its complications, reduce deaths from COVID-19 and lower deaths from […]

Team Metabolic Health Research highlights the hepatic vagal nerve’s role in regulating food intake rhythms, offering new insights for potential anti-obesity treatments. A recent Science study found that communication between the hepatic vagal afferent nerve (HVAN) and the brain influences circadian eating patterns. In mice, surgical HVAN removal corrected altered food intake and reduced weight gain from […]

Team metabolic Health Amgen (AMGN.O), has said that there was no link between its experimental weight-loss drug and changes in bone density, a day after those concerns wiped off more than $12 billion from the company’s market value. The drugmaker’s stock slumped 7% on Tuesday after analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald said their review of early-stage data […]

Team Metabolic Health A new study finds that empowering communities with systems-based tools to fight childhood obesity not only reduced weight trends but also improved quality of life in boys—suggesting a resilient, community-first approach to lasting health changes. The RESPOND randomized trial is a community-based systems intervention to prevent childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases. Scientists […]

Team Metabolic Health Smart guide on which variety to look out for and how to have it Have you been buying packaged millets from shop shelves thinking you are making a healthy choice? Chances are they are polished millets which could be spiking your sugar levels just like any other carbohydrate. While polished millets bring […]

Team Metabolic Health Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese people are often at risk for injuries when they start a new exercise routine, which can set them back or ultimately cause them to give up on it. As a result, more and more people have been […]

Team Metabolic Health Restricting new fast-food sellers in areas where there are already a large number could reduce obesity and overweight in children. In a recent study published in obesity, researchers investigated whether a policy in England that banned new fast-food outlets effectively reduced obesity and overweight in children. Their findings indicated that restricting new fast-food […]

Team Metabolic Health Ozempic, prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes, comes with serious drawbacks, while being valued for its benefits. Find out if Ozempic is worth it? Ozempic | Image: iStock Usually used to lower blood sugar levels in individuals with type-2 diabetes, Ozempic is back on the lips of medical experts after a recent study […]