Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

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

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

Active brown adipose tissue protects against 'pre-prediabetes'

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingImages showing detection and segmentation of brown adipose tissue on FDG PET in order to measure total brown adipose tissue volume. Credit:Jou

Updated on: February 05,2024

Active brown adipose tissue protects against 'pre-prediabetes'

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingImages showing detection and segmentation of brown adipose tissue on FDG PET in order to measure total brown adipose tissue volume. Credit:Jou

Updated on:February 05,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Action needed on high mortality in children with adrenal insufficiency

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterFigure2. Venn diagram of parent-reported symptoms. Most patients presented with overlapping symptoms and very few patients presented to hospital wi

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEatingyourdaily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseasess

Updated on: February 03,2024

Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEatingyourdaily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseasess

Updated on:February 03,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on: February 05,2024

Higher childhood BMI may increase risk for premenstrual disorders

Childhood body size is associated with risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 8 inJAMA Network Open.Dongh

Updated on:February 05,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study uncovers the link between RFX6 gene mutation and diabetes

byUniversity of HelsinkiThe study was conducted using stem-cell-derived islets. Credit: Hazem IbrahimA recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that a mutation in the RFX6 gene s

Updated on:July 05,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on: June 18,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on:June 18,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on: July 06,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on:July 06,2024