People with low BMI aren't more active, they are just less hungry and 'run hotter'

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo date most research on obesity has focused on studying those with a high body mass index (BMI), but a research group in China is taking a differen

Updated on: January 28,2024 15

People with low BMI aren't more active, they are just less hungry and 'run hotter'

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo date most research on obesity has focused on studying those with a high body mass index (BMI), but a research group in China is taking a differen

Updated on:January 28,2024 15

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

UK study identifies ideal weight for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsNew research being presented at this year'sEuropean Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy(12–15

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

Sugar boosts cravings for fat, Drosophila study finds

by Sara-Lena Brännström,Umea UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387People are eating too much sugar, and research increasingly sug

Updated on: January 09,2024 7

Sugar boosts cravings for fat, Drosophila study finds

by Sara-Lena Brännström,Umea UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387People are eating too much sugar, and research increasingly sug

Updated on:January 09,2024 7

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on: February 05,2024 25

Men with sex addiction may have elevated levels of the 'love hormone'

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study publishe

Updated on:February 05,2024 25

Study: Running won't help you lose weight, but it does prevent weight gain

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently, some media outlets have highlighted that it is a myth that running will help you lose weight/fat. There is certainly convincin

Updated on: March 13,2024 6

Study: Running won't help you lose weight, but it does prevent weight gain

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRecently, some media outlets have highlighted that it is a myth that running will help you lose weight/fat. There is certainly convincin

Updated on:March 13,2024 6

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a

Updated on: April 20,2024 16

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a

Updated on:April 20,2024 16

A healthy mouth helps to maintain balanced metabolic profiles, finds study

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon oral infections, periodontal diseases and caries, are associated with inflammatory metabolic profiles related to an increased risk

Updated on: January 09,2024 15

A healthy mouth helps to maintain balanced metabolic profiles, finds study

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainCommon oral infections, periodontal diseases and caries, are associated with inflammatory metabolic profiles related to an increased risk

Updated on:January 09,2024 15

New weight loss pill more effective than Ozempic: Novo Nordisk

Credit: Markus Winkler from PexelsAn experimental new weight loss pill from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk could be twice as effective as its blockbuster Ozempic and Wegovy jabs, early resul

Updated on: March 19,2024 10

New weight loss pill more effective than Ozempic: Novo Nordisk

Credit: Markus Winkler from PexelsAn experimental new weight loss pill from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk could be twice as effective as its blockbuster Ozempic and Wegovy jabs, early resul

Updated on:March 19,2024 10

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on: January 09,2024 10

Researchers find testosterone hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals is safer than previously thought

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and ery

Updated on:January 09,2024 10

Q&A: Reducing teen's risk of diabetes

by Christine NguyenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family e

Updated on: June 08,2024 6

Q&A: Reducing teen's risk of diabetes

by Christine NguyenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about the food our family e

Updated on:June 08,2024 6

Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, researchers find

by Rob Mitchum,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale patients with a history of suicidality experience an increased risk of suicidal ideation or suicidal plann

Updated on: January 17,2024 15

Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, researchers find

by Rob Mitchum,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale patients with a history of suicidality experience an increased risk of suicidal ideation or suicidal plann

Updated on:January 17,2024 15

Serum copeptin, urinary AQP2 lower in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineSerum copeptin and urinary aquaporin-2 (AQP2) levels are significantly lower in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published in the&n

Updated on: January 22,2024 24

Serum copeptin, urinary AQP2 lower in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineSerum copeptin and urinary aquaporin-2 (AQP2) levels are significantly lower in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published in the&n

Updated on:January 22,2024 24