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  "entity": "ObesityNews",
  "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture",
  "domain": "obesitynews.com",
  "vertical": "Health & Wellness",
  "count": 18,
  "generated_at": "2026-07-14T01:14:11.136Z",
  "articles": [
    {
      "title": "Scientists found a longevity diet that helped mice eat more and lose fat",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022206.htm",
      "summary": "Scientists found that a modified Mediterranean-style diet with low protein and just enough methionine helped mice live healthier lives while reducing body fat and frailty. Human data also linked lower animal protein intake to lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, suggesting",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:54:41 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Scientists discover a protein switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624115324.htm",
      "summary": "A protein called “Mitch” may hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments. Researchers found that disabling it in human cells boosts fat burning, increases energy use, and makes it harder for new fat cells to develop. The findings help explain why mice lacking Mitch wer",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:22:49 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624115133.htm",
      "summary": "Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:54:36 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713000800.htm",
      "summary": "Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found that even mild, realistic sleep loss, similar to what many adults experience, had measurable effects. They warn that if this patt",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:24:13 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Why are healthy young non-smokers developing lung cancer?",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260712011758.htm",
      "summary": "An unexpected study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role. Researchers stress that the findings are preliminary and require further ",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:34:52 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Where you live could shape your dementia risk, massive study finds",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713000753.htm",
      "summary": "Researchers analyzing data from more than 214,000 people found that dementia risk factors differ widely across countries, challenging the idea of a one-size-fits-all prevention strategy. At the same time, they uncovered surprisingly consistent patterns that could help shape smart",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:03:41 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713000751.htm",
      "summary": "Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:52:18 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Alzheimer's tau protein has a surprising secret role in memory",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260710003535.htm",
      "summary": "Researchers found that tau is essential for turning new experiences into lasting memories by helping organize the brain's memory-storing cells. The mouse study also revealed how abnormal tau may contribute to Alzheimer's by disrupting both the formation of new memories and the re",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:53:12 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "This ultrasound treatment may help stop arthritis before it starts",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260710003521.htm",
      "summary": "A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that continuous low-intensity ultrasound encouraged key immune cells c",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:07:21 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260711010131.htm",
      "summary": "Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants ",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:11:19 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260710003529.htm",
      "summary": "Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:06:14 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Common blood pressure drug could make cancer therapy far more powerful",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260709160648.htm",
      "summary": "Researchers found that the common blood pressure drug telmisartan can significantly improve the performance of the cancer drug olaparib, potentially expanding its benefits beyond patients with BRCA-related tumors. The combination is already being tested in human clinical trials a",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:42:15 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260711010116.htm",
      "summary": "An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to gut ",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:22:55 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260711010125.htm",
      "summary": "Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first. The discoveries could lead to better ways to recognize and treat maternal mental health challenges, including peripartum depres",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:37:04 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Why the human body has so many design flaws",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260709160641.htm",
      "summary": "Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, eyes, teeth, pelvis, and even certain nerves all reveal compromises that worked well enough for survival but still leave us prone to pain, injury, and disease",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:35:02 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260707054114.htm",
      "summary": "A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become essentially inactive. With plenty of fiber, the worms remained healthy and supported an anti-inflammatory response, while a low-fiber diet pushed them into a ",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:59:04 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "Heavy marijuana smoking may increase cancer risk, researchers warn",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022217.htm",
      "summary": "Heavy marijuana smoking may raise the risk of lung cancer and several head and neck cancers, according to growing research, but many important questions remain unanswered. Scientists are still trying to determine how much marijuana use is enough to significantly increase cancer r",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:16:14 EDT",
      "image": null
    },
    {
      "title": "New MRI breakthrough reveals the brain and eye like never before",
      "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260626125712.htm",
      "summary": "Scientists have redesigned a key piece of MRI hardware using metamaterials, allowing existing scanners to produce clearer images of difficult-to-see parts of the body in less time. The breakthrough could improve diagnoses, make scans more comfortable, and open the door to new med",
      "source": "sciencedaily.com",
      "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:18:49 EDT",
      "image": null
    }
  ]
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