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September 7, 2023

Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion

Findings, in mice, suggest engaging immune system with such fiber to counteract obesity.

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December 1, 2022

Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick care

Focus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.

Outlook Magazine

June 27, 2022

Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients

Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.

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April 22, 2021

Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

Further studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.

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January 20, 2021

Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancer

Mice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.

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August 31, 2020

College students access eating disorders therapy via phone app

Multi-university study shows app can help students reduce symptoms, ease depression.

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August 19, 2020

Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefits

For severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.

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May 8, 2020

Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat

Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.

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May 1, 2020

Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticles

Strategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.

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April 21, 2020

Podcast: Preserving mental, physical health while isolating at home

Healthy diet, exercise can help those adhering to pandemic's stay-at-home orders.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

January 3, 2020

Food for thought

Understanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.

Outlook Magazine

October 23, 2019

Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations

Mouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.

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October 3, 2019

Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk

Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.

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September 19, 2019

Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant

$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.

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August 16, 2019

Belly fat: Why it really is the worst

Source: AARP

March 13, 2019

Mobile phone technology to screen, help treat college students

Phone app targets depression, anxiety, eating disorders.

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June 28, 2018

Can fasting improve MS symptoms?

Study to evaluate effects of fasting on immune system, gut bacteria.

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June 13, 2018

Youths prescribed antipsychotics gain body fat, have increased diabetes risk

Such drugs used in treating behavior disorders.

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June 11, 2018

$14 million to fund research aimed at reducing childhood obesity

Health-care providers will deliver family-based treatment.

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January 11, 2018

The health benefits of losing just 5 percent of your body weight

Source: NBC News

December 12, 2017

A key to tackling childhood obesity: Involve families and follow up

Parents modeling healthy behaviors leads to markedly better outcomes.

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December 5, 2017

Obesity prevented in mice fed high-fat diet

Mice with genes that activate a protein pathway have leaner fat cells.

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