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

New medicine can create a new life for diabetes patients—without needles

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayThese capsules containing nano-carriers with insulin will be tested on humans in 2025. Credit: Nicholas HuntThere are approximately 425 million people worldwide w

Updated on: March 05,2024

New medicine can create a new life for diabetes patients—without needles

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayThese capsules containing nano-carriers with insulin will be tested on humans in 2025. Credit: Nicholas HuntThere are approximately 425 million people worldwide w

Updated on:March 05,2024

Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

Updated on: May 14,2024

Three ways to improve diabetes care through telehealth

by UC DavisSenior author Stephanie Crossen uses telehealth. Credit: UC RegentsGrocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist. But home

Updated on:May 14,2024

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

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Updated on: May 26,2024

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Updated on:May 26,2024

Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting.

Updated on: March 06,2024

Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting.

Updated on:March 06,2024

Gut bacteria that strongly influence obesity are different in men and women, study finds

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) identifies change

Updated on: April 06,2024

Gut bacteria that strongly influence obesity are different in men and women, study finds

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at theEuropean Congress on Obesity(ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) identifies change

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

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

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on: February 18,2025

Type 1 diabetes: Hybrid closed-loop and open-loop systems therapies compared

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsPeople with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels.

Updated on:February 18,2025

Study finds fat cells help repair damaged nerves

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityMicroscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cel

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study finds fat cells help repair damaged nerves

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityMicroscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cel

Updated on:January 09,2024

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

Methionine restriction observed to reverse old-age obesity in mice

by Impact Journals LLCBlood methionine level at day 15 (A) and day 29 (B). Credit: 2023 Kubota et alObesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesit

Updated on: January 22,2024

Methionine restriction observed to reverse old-age obesity in mice

by Impact Journals LLCBlood methionine level at day 15 (A) and day 29 (B). Credit: 2023 Kubota et alObesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism and can prevent obesit

Updated on:January 22,2024