Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

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Scientists uncover novel major risk gene for autoimmune thyroid disease

by deCODE geneticsLAG3 5′ UTR variant rs781745126-T creates a novel upstream open reading frame (uORF) and associates with lower plasma levels of LAG-3. Credit:Nature Communications(2024).

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Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation an

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Suicidal ideation, behaviors show no increase with GLP-1 RAs for seniors with type 2 diabetes: Study

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is not associated with a significantly increased risk for suicidal ideation an

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Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

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Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

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Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications

byMonell Chemical Senses CenterActivating GLP1 receptor-expressing neurons in the nucleus tractus solitarius (magenta) increase sateity without causing nausea or aversion. Credit: Alisha Acosta,

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Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications

byMonell Chemical Senses CenterActivating GLP1 receptor-expressing neurons in the nucleus tractus solitarius (magenta) increase sateity without causing nausea or aversion. Credit: Alisha Acosta,

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Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

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Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

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Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medica

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Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

by Julie Rafferty,Tufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medica

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Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

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Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

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Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events durin

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Roche to use AI to help diabetics sleep peacefully

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it would soon begin marketing a device that uses artificial intelligence to predict possible low blood sugar events durin

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Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss, finds study

by Dennis ThompsonMounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.People taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) dropped significantly more pounds than those taking semag

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Mounjaro outperforms Ozempic for weight loss, finds study

by Dennis ThompsonMounjaro outperforms Ozempic in helping people lose weight, a new study shows.People taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) dropped significantly more pounds than those taking semag

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Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

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Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

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It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

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It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

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Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

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Combining popular diabetes drugs offers complementary heart and kidney benefits, research finds

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor

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