What we think we know about metabolism might be wrong (Links to an external site)
Controlling for factors like body size and muscle mass, researchers found that there are basically four phases of metabolic rates, and that a slowdown in adults doesn’t occur until after age 60.
Obesity doesn’t always mean ill health. Here’s what scientists are learning (Links to an external site)
Rethinking medical care: Dr. Samuel Klein and collaborators seek to understand how and why some obese individuals are able to retain metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Clinically relevant effects of anti-aging compound NMN found in people (Links to an external site)
In the first clinical trial of nicotinamide mononucleotide, School of Medicine researchers have found that the compound previously demonstrated to counteract aspects of aging and improve metabolic health in mice also has clinically relevant effects in people.
Significant weight loss has same metabolic effects on diabetics from surgery or diet alone (Links to an external site)
Study finds that metabolic benefits of weight loss in severely obese people are the same whether they lose excess pounds through dieting or surgery.
Can testosterone plus exercise improve healing after hip fracture? (Links to an external site)
Women recovering from hip fractures sought for multicenter study.
Obesity: The Greatest Threat to American Society?
On WNYC’s The Takeaway, Samuel Klein, MD, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, discusses the science of America’s obesity epidemic.
Washington University needs participants for new Alzheimer’s study (Links to an external site)
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. As the search continues, many believe that engaging in in brain stimulating activities like card games, cross word puzzles or learning a new language will slow mental decline.
Now Washington University has another theory to study. “What`s good for the heart is good for the brain.”
Geriatric Specialist, Dr. Ellen Binder visits FOX 2 to put out a request for study participants.
It’s time to rethink high-protein diets for weight loss (Links to an external site)
In a small study, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis followed 34 postmenopausal women with obesity for about six months.
High-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss (Links to an external site)
Insulin sensitivity unimproved in obese women who lose weight but consume excess protein, shows study led by Bettina Mittendorfer, PhD.
St. Louis at center of a multi-front fight against obesity (Links to an external site)
In St. Louis, MO, the obesity epidemic is being fought on many levels. Dr. Samuel Klein and colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine are recruiting 180 volunteers for a research study on obesity and metabolism. They hope to find out not only why some obese people maintain healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, but […]