Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity may lead to a decline in lung function in premenopausal and postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by bod

Updated on:January 31,2024

Lifestyle factors increase the risk of metabolic disease in non-obese as well as obese people

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from Japan have found that lifestyle habits play an important role in predicting the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in non-obe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Lifestyle factors increase the risk of metabolic disease in non-obese as well as obese people

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from Japan have found that lifestyle habits play an important role in predicting the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in non-obe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Catching extra sleep on the weekend could limit your risk of hyperuricemia

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Catching extra sleep on the weekend could limit your risk of hyperuricemia

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemi

Updated on:February 19,2024

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on: March 20,2025

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on:March 20,2025

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on:February 21,2024

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc

Updated on: February 05,2024

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc

Updated on:February 05,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on: January 31,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on:January 31,2024

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

Updated on:February 19,2024

Novel treatment strategy reduces inflammation and cardiometabolic risk in adolescents with obesity

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPGraphical Abstract. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20237114After a one-year interd

Updated on: March 13,2024

Novel treatment strategy reduces inflammation and cardiometabolic risk in adolescents with obesity

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPGraphical Abstract. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20237114After a one-year interd

Updated on:March 13,2024

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on: December 18,2024

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on:December 18,2024

New advanced imaging technology enables detailed disease mapping in tissue samples

Updated on: July 24,2025

New advanced imaging technology enables detailed disease mapping in tissue samples

Updated on:July 24,2025

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on:January 18,2024