Night owls who eat late may face higher health risks

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A study led by UTHealth Houston found an association between late-night eating and sleeping patterns, gut health, and metabolic disease. The research suggests these factors may help explain inflammation-related risks for some people with obesity and was published in iScience.

A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face a risk of inflammation and related health problems. The study was published in iScience and led by Faraz Bishehsari, M.D., Ph.D., professor and director of the Gastroenterology Research Center in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.