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Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a
'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin

'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin
Researcher: Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

Researcher: Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

by Thokozani Simelane,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMalnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals,

Researcher: Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

by Thokozani Simelane,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMalnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals,
Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonAbout one-third of people with diabetes develop foot ulcers during their lifetime. In the U.S., more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations

Shoe technology helps reduce risk of diabetic foot ulcers

by Katherine Egan Bennett, University of Texas at ArlingtonAbout one-third of people with diabetes develop foot ulcers during their lifetime. In the U.S., more than 160,000 lower extremity amputations
Hormone therapy may help prevent shoulder pain and loss of motion in menopausal women

Hormone therapy may help prevent shoulder pain and loss of motion in menopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen aged 40 to 60 years are most affected by adhesive capsulitis, a painful orthopedic disorder characterized by sudden

Hormone therapy may help prevent shoulder pain and loss of motion in menopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen aged 40 to 60 years are most affected by adhesive capsulitis, a painful orthopedic disorder characterized by sudden
Diet suppresses or boosts mitochondria

Diet suppresses or boosts mitochondria

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMitochondria are important cellular power plants whose diminished activity has been previously demonstrated to be associated with obesit

Diet suppresses or boosts mitochondria

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMitochondria are important cellular power plants whose diminished activity has been previously demonstrated to be associated with obesit
Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThat lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According tomanyrep

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThat lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. According tomanyrep
Metabolic BMI can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes in normal-weight patients

Metabolic BMI can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes in normal-weight patients

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity and excess weight increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but individuals of normal weight can also develop the disease. Resear

Metabolic BMI can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes in normal-weight patients

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity and excess weight increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but individuals of normal weight can also develop the disease. Resear
Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing
Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis

Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at Birmingham3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2).

Type 1 diabetes: B cell-derived natural antibodies suppress autoimmune pathogenesis

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at Birmingham3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2).
FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor