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Gastric bypass findings could lead to diabetes treatment Scientists have shed new light on why gastric bypass often sends diabetes into remission rapidly, opening the door to developing treatment with the same effect.
Science Daily | May 1, 2013 1:06 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Possible alternative to bariatric weight loss surgery An experimental procedure successfully tested in obese laboratory rats may provide a less-invasive alternative to bariatric weight-loss surgery. Scientists used a catheter to redirect the flow of bile from the bile duct into the small intestine, producing
Science Daily | Apr 30, 2013 5:15 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Mild iodine deficiency in womb associated with lower scores on children's literacy tests Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study.
Science Daily | Apr 30, 2013 5:14 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Gastric bypass surgery alters hormones to relieve diabetes symptoms Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.
Science Daily | Apr 30, 2013 5:14 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

What triggers those late-night snack cravings? The circadian system increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings, according to new research. Eating higher-calorie foods in the evening can be counterproductive if weight loss is a goal since the human body handles nut
Science Daily | Apr 30, 2013 3:03 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age Young men who are obese in their early 20s are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or not even make it that far, suggests research.
Science Daily | Apr 30, 2013 01:09 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Pregnant women with high celiac disease antibodies are at risk for low birth weight babies Pregnant women with mid to high levels of antibodies common in patients with celiac disease are at risk for having babies with reduced fetal weight and birth weight, according to a new study. The antibody tissue transglutaminase is most commonly found in
Science Daily | Apr 29, 2013 8:49 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

More evidence suggests eating omega 3s and avoiding meat, dairy linked to preserving memory A UAB study suggests that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes consuming foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, chicken and salad dressing, and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods, may be linked to preserving memory and thinki
Science Daily | Apr 29, 2013 8:46 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Key shift in brain that creates drive to overeat identified Neuroscientists have identified a cellular change in the brain that accompanies obesity. The findings could explain the body's tendency to maintain undesirable weight levels, rather than an ideal weight, and identify possible targets for pharmacological e
Science Daily | Apr 29, 2013 7:42 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Treatment by naturopathic doctors shows reduction in cardiovascular risk factors Counseling and treatment with naturopathic care as well as enhanced usual care reduced the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for heart disease, by 17 percent over a year for participants in a randomized controlled trial.
Science Daily | Apr 29, 2013 5:05 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

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