Topic: Obesity June 27, 2023 In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is keyInsulin sensitivity improved twofold when exercise paired with 10% weight loss.News Release December 1, 2022 Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick careFocus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.Outlook Magazine January 19, 2022 Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in miceBlocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.News Release April 22, 2021 Anti-aging compound that improves metabolic health in mice improves muscle glucose metabolism in peopleFurther studies underway to determine extent of clinical benefits.News Release March 31, 2021 Obituary: Charles Kilo, professor of clinical medicine, 94Pioneer in diabetes treatment, philanthropist.Obituaries January 20, 2021 Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancerMice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.News Release August 31, 2020 College students access eating disorders therapy via phone appMulti-university study shows app can help students reduce symptoms, ease depression.News Release August 19, 2020 Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefitsFor severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.News Release May 8, 2020 Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fatApproach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.News Release May 1, 2020 Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticlesStrategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.News Release January 3, 2020 Food for thoughtUnderstanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.Outlook Magazine October 23, 2019 Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generationsMouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.News Release October 11, 2019 Guilak honored by regenerative medicine organizationRecognized for contributions to tissue engineering, regenerative medicine.National Leaders October 3, 2019 Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes riskBiliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.News Release September 19, 2019 Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.News Release April 2, 2019 Probing the microbiomeStudies of people and their companion microbes shed light on health and disease.Outlook Magazine March 22, 2019 Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspringEffects of high-fat, high-sugar diet on heart passed down three generations.News Release January 17, 2019 New hope for stem cell approach to treating diabetesInsulin-producing cells more responsive to fluctuating glucose levels.News Release November 30, 2018 Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseasesCondition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.News Release October 11, 2018 Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancerStudy highlights importance of weight control for cancer prevention among younger population.News Release September 12, 2018 Gordon receives Luminary AwardPrecision medicine group honors father of the microbiome.News Release July 25, 2018 Obituary: John O. Holloszy, former director of applied physiology, 85Considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry.Obituaries June 13, 2018 Youths prescribed antipsychotics gain body fat, have increased diabetes riskSuch drugs used in treating behavior disorders.News Release June 11, 2018 $14 million to fund research aimed at reducing childhood obesityHealth-care providers will deliver family-based treatment.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 Next ›