Study shows obesity in childhood associated with more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesityheld in Venice, Italy (12–15 May), shows

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

Study shows obesity in childhood associated with more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research to be presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesityheld in Venice, Italy (12–15 May), shows

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Intermittent fasting and traditional calorie counting shown to be about equal for weight loss

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small randomized controlled trial found that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, produced similar weig

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

Intermittent fasting and traditional calorie counting shown to be about equal for weight loss

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small randomized controlled trial found that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, produced similar weig

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

New research challenges notion that post-meal insulin surge is a bad thing

byLunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-

Updated on: January 17,2024 15

New research challenges notion that post-meal insulin surge is a bad thing

byLunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-

Updated on:January 17,2024 15

Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

Updated on: February 19,2024 18

Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

Updated on:February 19,2024 18

Recommendations updated for nonhormonal management of vasomotor symptoms

by Elana GotkineIn a position statement issued by the North American Menopause Society and published online June 1 inMenopause, updated recommendations are presented for the nonhormonal manageme

Updated on: January 24,2024 16

Recommendations updated for nonhormonal management of vasomotor symptoms

by Elana GotkineIn a position statement issued by the North American Menopause Society and published online June 1 inMenopause, updated recommendations are presented for the nonhormonal manageme

Updated on:January 24,2024 16

Some chronic disease medications found to impair the body's cooling ability

by Amanda Yap,National University of SingaporeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core

Updated on: January 24,2024 16

Some chronic disease medications found to impair the body's cooling ability

by Amanda Yap,National University of SingaporeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core

Updated on:January 24,2024 16

Loss of cells in pancreas in the elderly may cause age-related diabetes

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityTwo different ways in which islet cell loss can be observed (top left and right) . The relationship between the percentage of pancreatic beta cells and islet cell

Updated on: March 14,2024 20

Loss of cells in pancreas in the elderly may cause age-related diabetes

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityTwo different ways in which islet cell loss can be observed (top left and right) . The relationship between the percentage of pancreatic beta cells and islet cell

Updated on:March 14,2024 20

One-hour endoscopic procedure could eliminate need for insulin for type 2 diabetes

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patie

Updated on: April 01,2024 17

One-hour endoscopic procedure could eliminate need for insulin for type 2 diabetes

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patie

Updated on:April 01,2024 17

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science says

Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science saysby Sara Chica-Latorre and Michael Pengelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDu

Updated on: January 24,2024 12

Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science says

Does a woman's menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here's what the science saysby Sara Chica-Latorre and Michael Pengelly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDu

Updated on:January 24,2024 12

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on: January 09,2024 10

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on:January 09,2024 10

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat, adds muscle

by Denise MannRich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the p

Updated on: January 19,2024 18

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat, adds muscle

by Denise MannRich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the p

Updated on:January 19,2024 18