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

Updated on: July 09,2024

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

Updated on:July 09,2024

Gum disease and diabetes: A strong link

by Ernie MundellPeriodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn."Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major

Updated on: November 21,2024

Gum disease and diabetes: A strong link

by Ernie MundellPeriodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn."Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only a major

Updated on:November 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

Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk

byBGI ShenzhenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.06.012A studypublishedinCell Host & Microbeidentifies a p

Updated on: August 08,2024

Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk

byBGI ShenzhenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.06.012A studypublishedinCell Host & Microbeidentifies a p

Updated on:August 08,2024

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on: February 03,2024

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study identifies potential new approach for treating diabetes complications

by Karolinska InstitutetHypoxia increases circulating ROS in patients with diabetes but not in control subjects without diabetes. Healthy controls (A) and subjects with type 1 diabetes (B) were e

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study identifies potential new approach for treating diabetes complications

by Karolinska InstitutetHypoxia increases circulating ROS in patients with diabetes but not in control subjects without diabetes. Healthy controls (A) and subjects with type 1 diabetes (B) were e

Updated on:February 21,2024

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individualsby Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE)Peopl

Updated on: July 17,2024

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individualsby Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE)Peopl

Updated on:July 17,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on: February 05,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on:February 05,2024

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

Updated on: February 19,2024

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

Updated on:February 19,2024

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on: February 19,2024

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on:February 19,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on: February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on:February 21,2024