Obesity: New drug turns ‘energy-storing’ fat into ‘energy-burning’ fat

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | May 18, 2021 | Medical News, Nutrition

Written by James Kingsland on May 13, 2021 — Fact checked by Rita Ponce, Ph.D. In response to starvation, a nerve signaling molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY) boosts food intake and reduces energy output.A new study in mice suggests that a drug that blocks a...

10 reasons you are always hot

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Feb 12, 2020 | Hormone therapy, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition

Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, DO on February 11, 2020 — Written by Beth Sissons MedicationStress or anxietyAnhidrosisFibromyalgiaMultiple sclerosisDiabetesAgeOveractive thyroidPerimenopauseMenopauseSummary Sweating more or feeling hotter than usual can be due...

Exercise as a depression treatment: What to know

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 30, 2020 | Home, Medical News, Nutrition

Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD on January 29, 2020 — Written by Jon Johnson Many mental health professionals consider alternative therapies such as exercise part of a comprehensive treatment program for depression. There is a growing body of evidence...

Supplement may help burn fat long after exercise

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 17, 2020 | Medical News, Nutrition

Written by Robby Berman on January 17, 2020 – Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Gut bacteria produce an appetite suppressant than can strengthen the effect of an exercise-based weight loss program. A supplement may boost the fat-burning effects of exercise long...

14 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 2, 2020 | Image, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition

Medically reviewed by Gerhard Whitworth, R.N. on August 15, 2018 — Written by Cathleen Crichton-Stuart CookingProteinFiberProbioticReduce stressVitamin DMultiple small portionsSmaller platesAvoid sugary beveragesChew moreMindful eatingFamily mealsOutlook If you buy...

Study reveals what causes type 2 diabetes and how to reverse it

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 2, 2020 | Medical, Medical News, Nutrition

Written by Ana Sandoiu on January 2, 2020 – Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey As the incidence of diabetes continues to increase globally, the fight against this chronic condition continues. New research explains not only what triggers type 2 diabetes but also how...