Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on: February 02,2025

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on:February 02,2025

Phase 3 study finds fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated w

Updated on: February 03,2024

Phase 3 study finds fezolinetant reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFezolinetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), or hot flashes, associated w

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

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

Study finds less obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds after the pandemic

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of three- and four-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The incr

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study finds less obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds after the pandemic

bySwedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of three- and four-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic. The incr

Updated on:March 27,2024

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers ID potential cause behind the blood vessel dysfunction in obesity

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:Function(2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae029Obesity is a metabolic disorder tied to endothelial dysfunction and increased

Updated on:June 15,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on: February 21,2024

Afternoon or evening physical activity is linked to reduced insulin resistance, better control of blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that afternoon or evening physical activity is associated with reduced insulin resistance (and thus b

Updated on:February 21,2024

Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on:January 31,2024

Are midlife women doomed to gain weight?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeight gain is a common complaint of midlife women, with more than two-thirds of midlife US women being over the ideal weig

Updated on: February 21,2024

Are midlife women doomed to gain weight?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWeight gain is a common complaint of midlife women, with more than two-thirds of midlife US women being over the ideal weig

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However

Updated on: January 17,2024

Researchers discover metabolic pathway specific to granuloma formation in patients

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171088On good days, the immune system can effectively handle pathogens that invade the body. However

Updated on:January 17,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on: February 03,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on:February 03,2024

Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system

byUniversity of OxfordPossible involvement of hormones in thermoregulatory adaptation to heat. Credit:Nature Reviews Endocrinology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-01017-4In a new stud

Updated on: August 31,2024

Exploring the health impacts of climate change on the endocrine system

byUniversity of OxfordPossible involvement of hormones in thermoregulatory adaptation to heat. Credit:Nature Reviews Endocrinology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-01017-4In a new stud

Updated on:August 31,2024

Scientists discover that metabolic sensor may play role in Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.162454It's well-known that people with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing Alz

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover that metabolic sensor may play role in Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.162454It's well-known that people with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing Alz

Updated on:February 03,2024