ABarginase, the first-in-class drug for multiple obesity-related metabolic diseases

by Hong Kong Polytechnic University3D molecular models of ABarginase, albumin and FcRn receptor on a cell surface. Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityResearchers from The Hong Kong Polytechn

Updated on: February 05,2024 21

ABarginase, the first-in-class drug for multiple obesity-related metabolic diseases

by Hong Kong Polytechnic University3D molecular models of ABarginase, albumin and FcRn receptor on a cell surface. Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityResearchers from The Hong Kong Polytechn

Updated on:February 05,2024 21

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on: February 21,2024 18

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on:February 21,2024 18

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on:February 19,2024 13

COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented

Updated on: January 27,2024 25

COVID-19 vaccination appears to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented

Updated on:January 27,2024 25

Scientists reveal adipocytes' metabolic role and identify treatment targets

by Verena Schulz,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresHuman adipocyte with lipid droplet labeled in magenta and regulatory protein in green. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Felix Klingelhu

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Scientists reveal adipocytes' metabolic role and identify treatment targets

by Verena Schulz,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresHuman adipocyte with lipid droplet labeled in magenta and regulatory protein in green. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Felix Klingelhu

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Food companies' sponsorship of children's sports encourages children to buy their products, Canadian research suggests

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch to be presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO 2024) held in Venice 12–15 May, has found that food

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Food companies' sponsorship of children's sports encourages children to buy their products, Canadian research suggests

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch to be presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO 2024) held in Venice 12–15 May, has found that food

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Eating disorders among men on the rise

by Sarah GantzCredit: CC0 Public DomainWilliam Hornby looks straight into the camera, smiles and says:"Hi, I'm William and I am a man who is proudly ineating disorderrecovery.&quo

Updated on: February 19,2024 17

Eating disorders among men on the rise

by Sarah GantzCredit: CC0 Public DomainWilliam Hornby looks straight into the camera, smiles and says:"Hi, I'm William and I am a man who is proudly ineating disorderrecovery.&quo

Updated on:February 19,2024 17

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on: March 14,2024 15

First-of-its-kind analysis gives more precise insight into factors driving up costs for type 2 diabetes patients

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnew studyappearing inBMC Health Services Researchfrom the Texas A&M University School of Pub

Updated on:March 14,2024 15

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 16

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 16

Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adver

Updated on: January 31,2024 21

Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adver

Updated on:January 31,2024 21

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on: February 03,2024 13

Women who take more steps per day may have a lower risk of diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWearable fitness devices offer new insights into the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new analys

Updated on:February 03,2024 13

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on: February 19,2024 9

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on:February 19,2024 9