Study finds youth-onset diabetes is a genetically distinct form of the disorder

by Claire Hendershot,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScheme of the study and genetic discovery.a, Whole-exome sequence data of individuals with youth-onset T2D were matched to those of e

Updated on: April 26,2024

Study finds youth-onset diabetes is a genetically distinct form of the disorder

by Claire Hendershot,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScheme of the study and genetic discovery.a, Whole-exome sequence data of individuals with youth-onset T2D were matched to those of e

Updated on:April 26,2024

25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and sleep distur

Updated on: January 28,2024

25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and sleep distur

Updated on:January 28,2024

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,

Updated on: March 27,2024

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,

Updated on:March 27,2024

Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

Updated on: May 14,2024

Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

Updated on:May 14,2024

Scientists from 18 countries join forces to put end to 'pervasive, global problem' of diabetes stigma and discrimination

by University of SharjahCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a series of reviews of more than 100 research papers and a three-round Delphi questionnaire, a multidisciplinary panel of 51 scientists fr

Updated on: March 05,2024

Scientists from 18 countries join forces to put end to 'pervasive, global problem' of diabetes stigma and discrimination

by University of SharjahCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a series of reviews of more than 100 research papers and a three-round Delphi questionnaire, a multidisciplinary panel of 51 scientists fr

Updated on:March 05,2024

Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count, mouse study finds

byUniversity of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function

Updated on: July 31,2024

Brain changes linked to obesity result in low sperm count, mouse study finds

byUniversity of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObesity is known to cause lower testosterone in men, impacting muscle mass and cognition, as well as reproductive function

Updated on:July 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

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr

Updated on: January 22,2024

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr

Updated on:January 22,2024

Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity need more training and resources, say researchers

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are feeling unable to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity due to a lack of training and capacity according to new

Updated on: April 06,2024

Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity need more training and resources, say researchers

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are feeling unable to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity due to a lack of training and capacity according to new

Updated on:April 06,2024

Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new

Updated on: September 13,2024

Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause

by Rachel Churm,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause affects all women differently—and each person's experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new

Updated on:September 13,2024

Gene's role in attaining and maintaining muscle mass revealed in new study

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityModel for BCL6-mediated control of skeletal muscle proteostasis. BCL6-mediated transcriptional regulation controls the expression of atrogenic regulators t

Updated on: April 26,2024

Gene's role in attaining and maintaining muscle mass revealed in new study

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityModel for BCL6-mediated control of skeletal muscle proteostasis. BCL6-mediated transcriptional regulation controls the expression of atrogenic regulators t

Updated on:April 26,2024

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

Updated on: February 03,2024

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

Updated on:February 03,2024