(Monday 14 October 2024, Vienna, Austria) Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Pairing antioxidant-rich foods with healthy fats can help your body ...

A new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

A new preclinical study published in the journal Nature is demonstrating how fructose can alter cells in the small intestine, subsequently enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting weight gain. The ...

"Edible microbeads" that could be added to bubble teas and desserts could be on the horizon to help people with weight loss—much less invasively than current treatments. Researchers have developed ...

Learn why pairing eggs with healthy fats like olive oil or avocado may help improve vitamin D absorption and how cooking ...

Scientists have now developed a novel approach aimed at fighting obesity, in which the fat gets absorbed in the small intestine. This is an innovative approach through nanocarrier delivery systems, ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

The concept of "good fats" and "bad fats" has influenced diet trends, public health policy, and biomedical research for decades. Now, a new study led by Thomas A. Vallim, Ph.D., a researcher and ...

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Monash University and Seaport Therapeutics have developed a new approach to delivering drug molecules that piggybacks onto ...