Intermittent fasting inhibits hair regeneration in mice
Research from Westlake University in Zhejiang, China reveals 16 hours of fasting each day and alternate-day feeding can unintentionally slow down natural hair replacement in mice.
Same workout, different weight loss: Signal molecule versions are key
Kobe University in Japan discovered why some people lose weight slower after exercise, linking it to specific protein variants regulating energy metabolism.
Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, USA, have discovered a method to turn white fat into calorie-burning beige fat, potentially revolutionising weight-loss drug development.
Endoscopic procedure burns stomach lining to reduce ‘hunger hormone’ and lead to weight loss
A novel endoscopic ablation weight-loss treatment developed by researchers at True You Weight Loss, North Carolina, USA, significantly reduces hunger and body weight by targeting ghrelin production.
Probiotics in kombucha mimic fasting and reduce fat stores in worms
New research reveals kombucha tea’s microbes mimic fasting effects on fat metabolism in worm models, hinting at potential human health benefits, according to a PLOS Genetics study.
Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 04/01/24 When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time to stop eating. A stomach full of liquid can also send these messages, which is why dieters are often advised to drink a glass […]
Specific genetic variant may help prevent obesity
From Weill Cornell Medicine 23/12/23 A preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators shows that a specific human genetic variant of a receptor that stimulates insulin release may help individuals be more resistant to obesity. The researchers discovered that this variant behaves differently in the cell which may contribute to more efficient metabolism. The study, […]
All you can eat: New obesity breakthrough allows you to lose weight while pigging out
From Institute for Basic Science 01/09/23 This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers led by Director C. Justin LEE from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism. The […]
Tropical plant native to China reveals anti-obesity potential
From OSAKA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 07/08/23 Obesity, a major risk factor for various lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension has become widespread worldwide, inherently demanding innovative solutions to combat it. A multi-institutional research group led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima of the Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology at Osaka Metropolitan University, has made […]