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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common female endocrine (hormone secreting glands) condition which is characterised by excessive androgens (mainly the male hormone testosterone) in the blood and anovulation (no ovulation). This leads to underdeveloped ovary follicles which are unable to fully release their eggs, then becoming attached to the ovary edges and [...]  The number of people dignosed with Type 2 diabetes has more than doubled since the 1980s, and this number continues to grow in almost every part of the world. In a large-scale study published in The Lancet last month, researchers found that rates of diabetes have either risen or at best remained the same [...] ‘Good’ bacteria in the gut may help to control weight, according to a recent study. Probiotics are bacteria that help to maintain a bacterial balance in the digestive tract by reducing the growth of harmful bacteria. They are an important part of the digestive system, helping to control inflammation and support healthy digestion.
A recent study has found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces feelings of hunger throughout the day (1). Skipping breakfast has been linked with overeating, weight gain and obesity. Those who regularly skip breakfast have 4.5 times the risk of obesity as those who consume breakfast regularly (2). A recent study [...] In September I wrote about the importance of eating a high-quality, healthy, nutrient dense diet when attempting to lose weight or restrict calorie intakes. Now a new study (1) has indicated that eating such a nutrient dense diet, rich in vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) may influence hunger and satiety. The study (1) was set [...] Previous studies have indicated that low levels of vitamin D in the blood might be linked to increased body fat (adiposity) and/or overweight (1,2). A newly published paper (3) has found that low vitamin D levels were linked to the development of high body fat levels in school-age children. The researchers of the study (3) [...] Eating a diet rich in wholegrain foods has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors including high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels and insulin resistance that can develop into cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes). There have also been studies that link lower [...] Having a large waist circumference, which indicates the level of fat in the abdomen, has previously been associated with an increased risk of heart disease in adults and young people. A recently published study (1) wanted to investigate how a Mediterranean diet might influence accumulation of fat around the middle (waist circumference). The study(1) [...]
A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (1) has found that weight loss diets that focus on the amount of food consumed and the proportions of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (the so called macronutrients) might be lacking in essential minerals and vitamins The study researchers wanted to look at [...] A high fibre diet has been shown in many studies (1) to be linked to a reduced risk of cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Recently published data (2) has found that a higher intake of dietary fibre may play a beneficial role in the prevention of body weight gain and gain in waist circumference [...] |
  
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