Professor Sadaf Farooqi has been awarded the inaugural Joint ‘Endocrinology Across the Life Course Award’ for her groundbreaking research on human eating behaviour and severe childhood obesity. Her work has changed attitudes towards people with severe obesity by demonstrating its biological basis.
A new study has discovered a link between delayed puberty and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in boys. According to the research, adolescent boys who experience delayed puberty are 37% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in early adulthood, regardless of their weight or socio-economic status.
A US study found that teenagers with abdominal obesity have larger brain areas, particularly in the hippocampus and amygdala, which play critical roles in memory, learning, and emotion regulation. This research raises serious concerns about the impact of obesity on brain development and long-term health risks.
Researchers developed tiny human ovary organoids using stem cells to understand gonad development and disease. The models replicate key aspects of ovarian follicles, offering a powerful platform for studying gene function in a controlled environment.
A randomized crossover trial found that 5 minutes of exposure to junk food adverts resulted in children consuming significantly more calories during the day. The study found that 7–15 year-olds consumed an average of 130 kcals extra, equivalent to two slices of bread.
A systematic review of available evidence found GLP-1 RAs lead to significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control in adults with severe mental illness. The analysis also showed that these medications were not associated with a worsening of mental state or suicidal behaviour.
Researchers found that a 3-month program of time-restricted eating at any time of the day can result in significant weight loss for at least a year, regardless of eating window timing. The study suggests that restricting the eating window to 8 hours may be an effective long-term approach for sustaining weight loss.
A new vision-based tactile sensor family, CrystalTac, has been developed using rapid monolithic manufacturing techniques. The sensors feature unique sensing mechanisms and demonstrate good performance in terms of cost-effectiveness and design flexibility.
Researchers propose a novel approach using fluorescent soft robots labeled with Cy5 to accurately locate tumors within the stomach. The technique demonstrates excellent movement ability, strong adhesion, and long-lasting fluorescence, making it a promising alternative for efficient and accurate tumor localization in laparoscopic surgery.