Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on: March 14,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on:March 14,2024

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on: March 13,2024

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on:March 13,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on: February 03,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on:February 03,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on:February 21,2024

New guidelines will help pharmacists identify and treat testosterone deficiency as men age

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFatigue, weight gain and low libido are just three of the symptoms middle-aged and older men face as their testostero

Updated on: February 19,2024

New guidelines will help pharmacists identify and treat testosterone deficiency as men age

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFatigue, weight gain and low libido are just three of the symptoms middle-aged and older men face as their testostero

Updated on:February 19,2024

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on: February 21,2024

Early pregnancy blood samples can shed light on risk of developing type 2 diabetes

by University of TurkuPrincipal Component Analysis of the serum metabolic profiles of the study participants in early (n = 174) and late pregnancy (n = 159) and prediabetes status at two years po

Updated on:February 21,2024

Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at

Updated on:January 31,2024

Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe

Updated on:February 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

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

Fewer meals may help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggests research

byUniversity of GeorgiaThe effects of circadian eating pattern adjustments on T2D. Eating patterns that reduce T2D include lowering the meal frequency to below 3 meals a day and early time-restr

Updated on: January 24,2024

Fewer meals may help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggests research

byUniversity of GeorgiaThe effects of circadian eating pattern adjustments on T2D. Eating patterns that reduce T2D include lowering the meal frequency to below 3 meals a day and early time-restr

Updated on:January 24,2024

Diabetes during pregnancy can cause serious problems later—mothers need proper screening after birth

by Phyllis Ohene-Agyei,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA growing number of women experiencehigh blood sugar levels during pregnancywhich typically resolve after birth.Known

Updated on: February 18,2025

Diabetes during pregnancy can cause serious problems later—mothers need proper screening after birth

by Phyllis Ohene-Agyei,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA growing number of women experiencehigh blood sugar levels during pregnancywhich typically resolve after birth.Known

Updated on:February 18,2025

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 20,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 20,2024