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

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

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

byImperial College LondonCorrelation Analyses of Regions of Interest Activity With Measures of Sexual Aversion and Distress and Aversion. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001

Updated on: January 28,2024

Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men

byImperial College LondonCorrelation Analyses of Regions of Interest Activity With Measures of Sexual Aversion and Distress and Aversion. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2022). DOI: 10.1001

Updated on:January 28,2024

GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy

by Ernie MundellFood left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.Now, research finds this scenario is more like

Updated on: October 21,2024

GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy

by Ernie MundellFood left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.Now, research finds this scenario is more like

Updated on:October 21,2024

Obesity Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNObesityis defined by a body mass index greater than 30 kilograms per square meter.1According to the Cent

Updated on: April 01,2024

Obesity Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNObesityis defined by a body mass index greater than 30 kilograms per square meter.1According to the Cent

Updated on:April 01,2024

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

Obesity treatment in a natural, food-grade microcapsule has no unpleasant side effects

byUniversity of South AustraliaA graphical schematic depicting the spray drying process of an aqueous dispersion of inulin and an MCT emulsion. Spray-dried InuMCT reaches the GIT, where inulin i

Updated on: December 18,2024

Obesity treatment in a natural, food-grade microcapsule has no unpleasant side effects

byUniversity of South AustraliaA graphical schematic depicting the spray drying process of an aqueous dispersion of inulin and an MCT emulsion. Spray-dried InuMCT reaches the GIT, where inulin i

Updated on:December 18,2024

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

New insights into adult-onset type 1 diabetes

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of young individuals globally, is not exclusive to childhood. As many as half of a

Updated on: April 03,2024

New insights into adult-onset type 1 diabetes

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of young individuals globally, is not exclusive to childhood. As many as half of a

Updated on:April 03,2024

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

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor

Updated on: September 02,2024

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor

Updated on:September 02,2024

Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in overweight and obese individuals with type 1 diabetes

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalDiabetes Technology & Therapeuticshas evaluated the use of tirzepatide in ov

Updated on: March 27,2024

Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide in overweight and obese individuals with type 1 diabetes

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalDiabetes Technology & Therapeuticshas evaluated the use of tirzepatide in ov

Updated on:March 27,2024