Studies And Research
New Brain Imaging Study Determines That The Brain Responds To Food Differently In Obese Or Anorexic Individuals
A new brain imaging study that was recently presented at a meeting of cognitive neuroscientists in Chicago has found evidence linking the activation of reward centres in the brain with the eating behaviors of individuals diagnosed with various eating disorders including anorexia and obesity. A team which included researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham …
New Report Questions Tax Subsidies For Junk Food
A new report from the California advocacy group CalPirg has noted that American taxpayers are currently subsidizing commodity crops, such as corn and soybeans, that often contribute to the ingredients used in the manufacturing of junk food. Agricultural Subsidies American taxpayers paid out more than $260 billion in agricultural subsidies between 1995 and 2010. The …
New Study Identifies Children Of Kindergarten Age At Risk Of Obesity
A study published in the online journal Pediatrics has determined that a large number of kindergarten age children are at risk for obesity. The study involved examining 9 years of data regarding the height and weight of almost 6,000 white, black, and Hispanic schoolchildren. Information was collected as part of an ongoing Early Childhood Longitudinal …
New Findings On Eating Disorders In Native Americans
Researchers in Connecticut have performed the first psychological studies of eating disorders in Native American people. What the scientists believe is that Native American women were more likely to display and report behavior associated with an eating disorder. The Native American men did not open admit or report any symptoms that could be conclusive to …
New UK Website Launched To Raise Awareness Of Childhood Obesity
A new website has been launched in the East Midlands region of the UK to raise awareness of childhood obesity, and to obtain the opinions of parents and healthcare professionals on the subject. This follows a study by researchers at the University of Nottingham. They determined that one quarter of babies were gaining weight too …
Nutritional Guidelines Challenged For Anorexia Treatment
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have disputed the current guidelines in place for providing nourishment to adolescents who are hospitalized with anorexia. The study is the first of its kind to evaluate the process of restoring nutrition to severely malnourished individuals with anorexia. The current guidelines which were established in 2000 …
Obesity Drug For Mice May Help Humans
A new study published in the August 18th edition of Scientific Reports, has produced some unexpected results regarding a new drug which significantly improves metabolism, and increases the lifespan of obese mice. When given to mice, the drug known as SRT – 1720 reduced fat in the liver, and assisted in the processing of sugar. …
Obesity Linked To A Reduced Sensitivity To Fat
A recent study showed that men have a reduced sensitivity to fat compared to women. Fat also is less effective in obese men in stimulating certain hormones that are released into the bloodstream and normally suppress appetite. This means that men can taste the fat in the foods and drinks they consume and results in …
Obesity Listed As One Of Several Chronic Conditions Undermining The Health Of Americans
A new report produced through collaboration between the United Health Foundation, the America Public Health Association, and Partnership for Prevention has recognized obesity as one of several chronic conditions that is undermining the health of Americans. The report which is titled “2011 America’s Health Rankings” notes that the damage from conditions such as obesity (as …
Obesity Pill May Offer Hope For Controlling Appetite
A new imaging study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, has examined the possibility of using hormones to trick the brain into believing that the stomach is full. Researchers from Imperial College in London, England and the pharmaceutical manufacturer Glaxo-Smith Kline performed the study on volunteers in order to learn more about how appetite curbing …
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