New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Shawn Rocco/Duke HealthDuke Health researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Nativ

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Shawn Rocco/Duke HealthDuke Health researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Nativ

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on: February 03,2024 17

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on:February 03,2024 17

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on: February 21,2024 9

Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US—and not just for transgender people

by G. Samantha Rosenthal,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 1976, awoman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhodareceived a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Tw

Updated on:February 21,2024 9

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on: February 21,2024 14

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on:February 21,2024 14

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on: March 14,2024 20

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on:March 14,2024 20

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Alternate-day fasting could be a good option for patients with fatty liver disease

by University of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.001Nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago studie

Updated on: January 31,2024 11

Alternate-day fasting could be a good option for patients with fatty liver disease

by University of Illinois at ChicagoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.001Nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago studie

Updated on:January 31,2024 11

Genetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes

by Scott Lafee and Yadira Galindo,University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of M

Updated on: February 05,2024 20

Genetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes

by Scott Lafee and Yadira Galindo,University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of M

Updated on:February 05,2024 20

We don't know how gender-affirming hormone treatments interact with commonly prescribed drugs

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transgender population encounters numerous barriers to receiving proper medical care. Even when treatment is accessible, healthcare providers may

Updated on: February 19,2024 0

We don't know how gender-affirming hormone treatments interact with commonly prescribed drugs

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transgender population encounters numerous barriers to receiving proper medical care. Even when treatment is accessible, healthcare providers may

Updated on:February 19,2024 0

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

Updated on: February 19,2024 6

How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

Updated on:February 19,2024 6