Researchers define normal natriuretic peptide level range across lifespan of healthy US population

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamAge-specific NT-proBNP concentrations stratified by age and race and ethnicity. Credit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers define normal natriuretic peptide level range across lifespan of healthy US population

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamAge-specific NT-proBNP concentrations stratified by age and race and ethnicity. Credit:JACC: Heart Failure(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf

Updated on:January 18,2024

Data show individuals with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of asthma, and vice versa

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more likely to develop asthma—and vice versa, according to an analysis of data on 17 million people pres

Updated on: September 30,2024

Data show individuals with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of asthma, and vice versa

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are more likely to develop asthma—and vice versa, according to an analysis of data on 17 million people pres

Updated on:September 30,2024

People with 'healthy obesity' are still at increased risk of disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiareveals that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person with obesity is actually healthy

Updated on: February 03,2024

People with 'healthy obesity' are still at increased risk of disease

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiareveals that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person with obesity is actually healthy

Updated on:February 03,2024

New studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies published byThe BMJtoday examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at

Updated on: January 24,2024

New studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo new studies published byThe BMJtoday examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at

Updated on:January 24,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on: January 28,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on:January 28,2024

Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study

by Elana GotkineThe quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 inJAMA Network Open.Binkai Liu, fro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study

by Elana GotkineThe quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Dec. 27 inJAMA Network Open.Binkai Liu, fro

Updated on:March 13,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on: February 03,2024

Lower hemoglobin is good for health after all? It may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome

by University of OuluHemoglobin. Credit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study b

Updated on:February 03,2024

Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on: May 13,2024

Preventing weight gain can help avoid total knee replacement

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreventing weight gain from early adulthood could reduce knee replacements in Australian adults by almost 30% and save the health system $373

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study: Physical activity in the evening lowers blood sugar levels

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most ben

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study: Physical activity in the evening lowers blood sugar levels

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most ben

Updated on:June 15,2024

How internal clocks control fat metabolism

byJulius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgIn the fruit fly Drosophila, a central circadian clock in the brain controls important parameters such as daily activity or food intake. Peripheral clock

Updated on: January 17,2024

How internal clocks control fat metabolism

byJulius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgIn the fruit fly Drosophila, a central circadian clock in the brain controls important parameters such as daily activity or food intake. Peripheral clock

Updated on:January 17,2024

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on: January 17,2024

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on:January 17,2024

Racial disparities in obesity widen in rural areas across country

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial disparities in health and health care throughout the lifespan are pervasive and well-documented, and culminate in a life expectancy fo

Updated on: March 08,2024

Racial disparities in obesity widen in rural areas across country

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainRacial disparities in health and health care throughout the lifespan are pervasive and well-documented, and culminate in a life expectancy fo

Updated on:March 08,2024