Literature for Obesity (phenotype)
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There's no evidence full-fat dairy is bad for kids, study says
CNN. - March 02, 2020There's little scientific evidence behind recommendations by US health organizations that kids should stop eating full-fat dairy after the age of two, according a new analysis of 29 peer-reviewed studies on the role of dairy and childhood obesity.
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Heart failure risk with liver disease may be explained by obesity
Reuters. - February 27, 2020(Reuters Health) - The excess weight that causes fatty liver disease also raises a person's risk for heart failure, a recent study suggests.
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Possible new treatment strategy for fatty liver disease
Science Daily. - February 26, 2020Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that when silenced could restore the normal function of immune cells in people with fatty liver disease. The findings could lead to new strategies for treating the condition, which is a major health risk for people with obesity.
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Sex-specific traits of the immune system explain men's susceptibility to obesity
Science Daily. - February 26, 2020Researchers have uncovered important differences between the male and female immune system which may explain why men are more susceptible to obesity and metabolism-related associated diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It has long been known that men are more likely …
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The effects of obesity mirror those of aging
Science Daily. - February 25, 2020R esearchers argue that obesity should be considered premature aging. They look at how obesity predisposes people to acquiring the kinds of potentially life-altering or life-threatening diseases normally seen in older individuals: compromised genomes, weakened immune systems, decrease…
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People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Science Daily. - February 19, 2020Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research.
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Western diet rich in fat and sugar linked to skin inflammation
Science Daily. - February 18, 2020Dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis, a study has found.
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The skinny on why poor sleep may increase heart risk in women
Science Daily. - February 17, 2020A new study suggests that for women, poor sleep could contribute to unhealthy food choices, increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease.
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Green tea extract combined with exercise reduces fatty liver disease in mice
Science Daily. - February 14, 2020The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to researchers, whose recent study may point to a potential health strategy for people.
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Obesity treatment programs may boost kids' self-esteem, body image
Reuters. - February 06, 2020(Reuters Health) - Children who participate in obesity treatment programs get a benefit over and above weight loss: they may also start seeing themselves more positively, a new study suggests.
