People with the eating disorder ARFID severely restrict their food intake in terms of quantity or variety, leading to physical and psychological impairments. The disorder usually begins in childhood and has primarily been studied in children or underweight individuals. A new study from Leipzig University Hospital now shows that adults with increased body weight can also suffer from ARFID. For many… Read more »
The skeletal muscles of men and women process glucose and fats differently. A study by the University Hospital of Tübingen, the Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases at Helmholtz Munich, and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides the first comprehensive molecular analysis of these differences. Such peculiarities could explain why metabolic diseases like diabetes manifest differently in women and men… Read more »
Children of overweight mothers often develop metabolic disorders, even if they eat a healthy diet. A recent study from the University of Bonn now provides clues as to why this is the case. According to the study, certain cells in the liver of obese mice are reprogrammed during pregnancy. This alters the metabolism of the offspring in the long term. The researchers believe that these findings may also… Read more »
The proportion of obese people has increased rapidly in recent decades, posing enormous challenges for those affected, healthcare systems, and healthcare providers. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of morbid obesity. Until now, much has suggested that insulin, particularly in the brain, leads to metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Now, a study from the University Hospital of Tübingen, by… Read more »
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research have now discovered that what we call the "dessert stomach" is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that give us a feeling of satiety after a meal also ensure that we still crave sweets. To find the cause of the "dessert stomach," the researchers examined the reaction of mice to sugar and found… Read more »
Whether it's New Year's resolutions or religious abstinence, weight loss or healthier eating: In the first quarter of the year, many people decide to pay more attention to their health. Fasting is a tried and tested and popular way to achieve these goals. But which fasting regimen is currently trending varies, and the selection of methods is not only large – but sometimes overwhelming… Read more »
