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

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

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on: January 22,2024

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on:January 22,2024

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Updated on: January 22,2024

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Updated on:January 22,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on: May 21,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on:May 21,2024

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on: December 28,2023

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on:December 28,2023

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on: May 14,2024

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on:May 14,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on: August 21,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on:August 21,2024

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic

Updated on: January 22,2024

Study finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

byUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterEnhanced chemotherapy response with hyperglycemia in patients with stage IV PDAC. Nelson-Aalen cumulative hazard curves of patients with metastatic

Updated on:January 22,2024

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Updated on: January 22,2024

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Updated on:January 22,2024

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on: April 02,2024

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on:April 02,2024

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

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

Weight loss: Why listening to your circadian rhythm may be important

by Alex Johnstone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that when you ea

Updated on: January 18,2024

Weight loss: Why listening to your circadian rhythm may be important

by Alex Johnstone,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that when you ea

Updated on:January 18,2024