Is Obesity Genetic?

Having obesity isn’t due to genetic factors aloneByHeather JonesMedically reviewed byKarina Tolentino, RDGenetics can play a role inhaving obesity. Twin studies have foun

Updated on: April 01,2024 0

Is Obesity Genetic?

Having obesity isn’t due to genetic factors aloneByHeather JonesMedically reviewed byKarina Tolentino, RDGenetics can play a role inhaving obesity. Twin studies have foun

Updated on:April 01,2024 0

New cause of diabetes discovered, offering potential target for new classes of drugs to treat the disease

DECEMBER 8, 2023byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.009Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identi

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

New cause of diabetes discovered, offering potential target for new classes of drugs to treat the disease

DECEMBER 8, 2023byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.009Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identi

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample

Updated on: March 14,2024 6

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample

Updated on:March 14,2024 6

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 0

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 0

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on: January 09,2024 8

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on:January 09,2024 8

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on: February 05,2024 15

Drinking coffee does not hinder the absorption of liquid thyroid medication

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend that patients take thyroid hormone replacement therapy on an empty stomach, new

Updated on:February 05,2024 15

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 0

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 0

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses and affect women's health

by Helen McGettrick and Asif Iqbal,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate

Updated on: January 22,2024 11

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses and affect women's health

by Helen McGettrick and Asif Iqbal,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate

Updated on:January 22,2024 11

Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

byNational University of SingaporeA bandage pre-loaded with magnetic hydrogel is placed on the wound and an external device is used to accelerate the wound healing process. Credit: National Univ

Updated on: January 05,2024 5

Scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

byNational University of SingaporeA bandage pre-loaded with magnetic hydrogel is placed on the wound and an external device is used to accelerate the wound healing process. Credit: National Univ

Updated on:January 05,2024 5

Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being

Updated on: February 05,2024 24

Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being

Updated on:February 05,2024 24

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Updated on: December 30,2023 17

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Updated on:December 30,2023 17

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 20

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 20