Posts by: Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos

Isaura Santos graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and a MA in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies from University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL). Her professional interests include science communication, public awareness of science and communication of science through entertainment.

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015

Hot Chili Peppers Could Lead To New Treatment For Obesity

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Scientists at the University of Adelaide have confirmed that a high-fat diet might impair crucial receptors localized in the stomach to signal the message of fullness to the brain and fight obesity. The findings ... Read more

July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

UC Davis Study Identifies Tools To Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Scientists at UC Davis have reviewed a successful telemedicine intervention to fight pediatric obesity, identifying which methods worked (or did not work) and how telemedicine programs can improve outcomes. The study was published in the Quality Management ... Read more

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

Level of Obesity in Local Communities Directly Influences Obesity Body Perceptions

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A recent study reveals that the prevalence of obesity in a community directly impacts how people view their own body weight and how self-aware they are of being obese. The findings could help ... Read more

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

Weight Loss In Obese Adults Reduces Severity Of Asthma

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A recent study entitled “Effects of Weight Loss on Airway Responsiveness in Obese Adults With Asthma: Does Weight Loss Lead to Reversibility of Asthma?“ conducted in Canada and published in the journal ... Read more

June 30, 2015June 30, 2015

SCOPE Engages Communities To Prevent Childhood Obesity

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A multidisciplinary team of scientists from British Columbia has advanced a participatory action research program to assist and address healthy body weight in children in order to help prevent pediatric obesity. The Sustainable Childhood Obesity ... Read more

June 18, 2015August 27, 2015

Possible Association Between Obesity and Male Breast Cancer Discovered

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Scientists from the University of Leeds have found a possible connection between the rise observed in obesity rates and the increase of the total cases of male breast cancer. These findings, which were recently published in ... Read more

June 2, 2015October 28, 2015

NYU Researchers Assess Obesity Perceptions Of Chinese-American Adults

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Obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent throughout the world. According to The World Health Organization, worldwide levels of obesity are twice what they were in 1980. Obesity is a major cause of unsustainable health costs and causes ... Read more

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

Obesity Action Coalition to Host Annual ‘Your Weight Matters’ Convention August 2015

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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a national organization committed to helping those with obesity, will host its 4th Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention, which will be held from August 13 to 16, 2015 in San Antonio. All Americans are ... Read more

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015

Obesity/Diabetes-Related Collaboration Between MedImmune and Joslin Diabetes Center Announced

Diabetes, News

A three-year research partnership between MedImmune and Joslin Diabetes Center was recently announced, which is designed to advance new medicines to treat obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Several crucial fields of focus have been chosen as initial ... Read more

March 6, 2015October 28, 2015

Bright Horizons Recognized For Leadership Against Childhood Obesity

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Bright Horizons Family Solutions® and its CEO David Lissy were both recognized at Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) Building a Healthier Future Summit for assuming a central leadership role in the battle against childhood obesity ... Read more