Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015

UK Parents Are Not Aware of Children’s Weight Issues

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A research team from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the UCL Institute of Child Health in London recently found that UK parents are not aware their ... Read more

March 20, 2015March 23, 2015

Bariatric Surgery Decreases Asthma Exacerbations in Obese Individuals

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Results from a research study from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) indicate that bariatric surgery is able to decrease the risk of asthma exacerbations in asthmatics with obesity. The study ... Read more

March 16, 2015July 13, 2015

Depression Increases Risk of Obesity, Poor Nutrition Among Americans Receiving Food Assistance

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According to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, depression increases the risk of poor nutrition and obesity among Americans receiving food assistance. In ... Read more

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

Time-based Interventions Can improve Self-control in Obesity, Kansas University Study Shows

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A recent study by a team of researchers from Kansas State University demonstrated increases in both self-control and timing precision as an effect of a time-based intervention. These findings support a ... Read more

February 5, 2015February 6, 2015

Too Much Sitting Increases Risk of Adverse Health Outcomes Regardless of Exercise

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According to a recent study from a team of researchers at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto in Canada, prolonged sedentary time is associated with ... Read more

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

Irisin Studied as a Target for Obesity and Other Metabolic Disorders

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A team of researchers from Shanghai recently reviewed available evidence concerning a newly-discovered exercise-mediated myokine named Irisin, and its potential role in addressing obesity and other metabolic disorders. The review was recently ... Read more

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015

Small Screens and TVs Linked to Poor Sleep and Obesity in Children

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According to a recent study, having screens or TVs in the bedroom is associated with less sleep duration and quality, and with perceived insufficient rest or sleep. The study, entitled, ... Read more

January 21, 2015June 14, 2015

Gastric Bypass Offers Advantage In Long-term Survival When Compared to Propensity-Matched Non-Surgical Controls

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In a recent study, a team of researchers from The University of Virginia Health System, United States, found that Gastric bypass surgery provides long-term survival advantage compared to non-surgical propensity-matched ... Read more

January 20, 2015October 27, 2015

ZAFGEN Reports Encouraging Results From Phase 2 trial of Beloranib in Patients with Obesity-Related Hypothalamic Injury

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Zafgen biopharmaceuticals, a company that develops treatments for patients with obesity and metabolic disorders, recently announced in a press release, results of a randomized, double-blind, phase 2 placebo controlled trial ... Read more

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015

Nordic Diet May Help Overweight-Obese Individuals Avoid Complications

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A health-promoting Nordic diet was found to reduce the expression of inflammation-associated genes in adipose tissue. In overweight adults recruited from 3 Nordic SYSDIET centers, the expression of inflammation-associated genes ... Read more