'Metabolic elasticity': New screening strategy, possible means to curb metabolic decline in aging and obesity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.08.001Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with counterparts from Columbia Univer

Updated on: January 09,2024

'Metabolic elasticity': New screening strategy, possible means to curb metabolic decline in aging and obesity

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.08.001Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with counterparts from Columbia Univer

Updated on:January 09,2024

Vegan diet fosters changes in gut microbiome that reduce hot flashes by 95%, finds new study

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Complementary Therapies in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.103002A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy

Updated on: January 09,2024

Vegan diet fosters changes in gut microbiome that reduce hot flashes by 95%, finds new study

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Complementary Therapies in Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.103002A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy

Updated on:January 09,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study finds increased body and abdominal fat cause insulin resistance in teenagers, raising type 2 diabetes risk

by University of Eastern FinlandBoth total body fat mass and abdominal fat cause hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, with abdominal fat doubling the risk of metabolic dysfunc

Updated on:March 14,2024

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on: October 10,2024

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on:October 10,2024

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

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

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it may be gut microbes that make calories count

by Christopher Damman,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIs the adage "calories in, calories out" true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced.From t

Updated on: September 18,2024

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it may be gut microbes that make calories count

by Christopher Damman,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIs the adage "calories in, calories out" true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced.From t

Updated on:September 18,2024

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on: February 21,2024

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter brain's risk assessment skills

byThe Ohio State UniversityCombined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) Image: Wikipedia.Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the

Updated on: January 09,2024

Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter brain's risk assessment skills

byThe Ohio State UniversityCombined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) Image: Wikipedia.Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the

Updated on:January 09,2024

Obesity: What You Need to Know

Learn more about the definition of obesity and what it means for your health.ByKelly BurchUpdated on February 14, 2024Medically reviewed byAllison Herries, RDNObesity is a chro

Updated on: April 01,2024

Obesity: What You Need to Know

Learn more about the definition of obesity and what it means for your health.ByKelly BurchUpdated on February 14, 2024Medically reviewed byAllison Herries, RDNObesity is a chro

Updated on:April 01,2024

East-West travel has negative impacts on student-athletes through sleep and circadian disruption, say researchers

bySAGE PublicationsGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Biological Rhythms(2023). DOI: 10.1177/07487304231207330Announcements in June 2022 of possible realignments of major east-wes

Updated on: January 09,2024

East-West travel has negative impacts on student-athletes through sleep and circadian disruption, say researchers

bySAGE PublicationsGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Biological Rhythms(2023). DOI: 10.1177/07487304231207330Announcements in June 2022 of possible realignments of major east-wes

Updated on:January 09,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on: May 31,2024

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Updated on:May 31,2024

Recognizing clinical signs of hyperthyroidism leads to appropriate treatments, reduces adverse impact on health

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading t

Updated on: January 17,2024

Recognizing clinical signs of hyperthyroidism leads to appropriate treatments, reduces adverse impact on health

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUntreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading t

Updated on:January 17,2024