Does microdosing Ozempic work? What experts are saying about the diabetes drug also used for weight loss

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe high price and side effects of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug also used off label for weight los

Updated on: November 07,2024

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What experts are saying about the diabetes drug also used for weight loss

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe high price and side effects of Ozempic, the blockbuster diabetes drug also used off label for weight los

Updated on:November 07,2024

Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health

by Teresa Bau and Sònia Armengou,Open University of CataloniaCredit:Nutrition & Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00347-6Although people have always said that having a ligh

Updated on: November 21,2024

Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health

by Teresa Bau and Sònia Armengou,Open University of CataloniaCredit:Nutrition & Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41387-024-00347-6Although people have always said that having a ligh

Updated on:November 21,2024

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater ri

Updated on: June 01,2024

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater ri

Updated on:June 01,2024

High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes

by University of MichiganHigh out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes. Credit: Jacob Dwyer/Michigan MedicineActively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health compli

Updated on: March 14,2024

High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes

by University of MichiganHigh out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes. Credit: Jacob Dwyer/Michigan MedicineActively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health compli

Updated on:March 14,2024

Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought

by University of LeedsMicroscopy image showing human muscle cells with nuclei in blue, and stress caused by the ceramide stress signals shown in red. Credit: Lee RobertsIncreased levels of blood

Updated on: January 31,2024

Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought

by University of LeedsMicroscopy image showing human muscle cells with nuclei in blue, and stress caused by the ceramide stress signals shown in red. Credit: Lee RobertsIncreased levels of blood

Updated on:January 31,2024

ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women: Study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(A) Boxplot of the relative concentration of 10 differential metabolites in AA individuals divided by cancer cases and healthy contro

Updated on: January 19,2024

ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women: Study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(A) Boxplot of the relative concentration of 10 differential metabolites in AA individuals divided by cancer cases and healthy contro

Updated on:January 19,2024

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on: March 14,2024

Shifting focus: Investigators describe changes to pancreatic β cells at onset of type 1 diabetes

by Joslin Diabetes CenterIn vivo AAV8-mediated overexpression of Mettl3 in NOD mouse β-cells delays T1D progression. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01368-0A

Updated on:March 14,2024

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on: September 04,2024

Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not

by Polskie Towarzystwo Lipidologiczne (Polish Lipid Association)Credit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats

Updated on:September 04,2024

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on: February 05,2024

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on:February 05,2024

About one-third eligible for weight loss drugs meet trial exclusion criteria

by Elana GotkineAbout one-third of U.S. adults without diabetes who are eligible for weight loss treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotr

Updated on: December 18,2024

About one-third eligible for weight loss drugs meet trial exclusion criteria

by Elana GotkineAbout one-third of U.S. adults without diabetes who are eligible for weight loss treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotr

Updated on:December 18,2024

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on: January 18,2024

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on:January 18,2024

How do the effects of childhood abuse extend into middle age?

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood sexual abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Not

Updated on: February 19,2024

How do the effects of childhood abuse extend into middle age?

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood sexual abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Not

Updated on:February 19,2024