Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find

by Ernie MundellNew trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.These two injected drugs are versions ofsemaglutide

Updated on: September 03,2024

Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find

by Ernie MundellNew trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.These two injected drugs are versions ofsemaglutide

Updated on:September 03,2024

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on: November 21,2024

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Updated on:November 21,2024

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o

Updated on: March 19,2024

Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants—the risks o

Updated on:March 19,2024

Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a hysterectomy, even if the ovaries are spared, may place women at greater risk for a constellation of cardiovascula

Updated on: January 09,2024

Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a hysterectomy, even if the ovaries are spared, may place women at greater risk for a constellation of cardiovascula

Updated on:January 09,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on: April 01,2024

Type 1 diabetes can be predicted with epigenetic changes

by University of TurkuDMRs. (a) Venn diagrams of the numbers of DMRs detected in different cell fractions. A DMR is considered to be found in two cell fractions if at least one DMC within the DMR

Updated on:April 01,2024

Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease, observational study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observa

Updated on: January 09,2024

Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease, observational study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observa

Updated on:January 09,2024

Research advances one step closer to stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

by Salk InstituteFunctional beta cells made from human pluripotent stem cells. Insulin (red) and NKX6.1 (green) indicate two proteins produced by beta cells. Credit: Salk InstituteType 1 diabetes

Updated on: February 03,2024

Research advances one step closer to stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

by Salk InstituteFunctional beta cells made from human pluripotent stem cells. Insulin (red) and NKX6.1 (green) indicate two proteins produced by beta cells. Credit: Salk InstituteType 1 diabetes

Updated on:February 03,2024

Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males, finds study

by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityCell viability with ex vivo loading. (A) Representative images in the deep portion of the tissue for each loading condition. Green (FDA) represent

Updated on: January 19,2024

Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males, finds study

by Sara LaJeunesse,Pennsylvania State UniversityCell viability with ex vivo loading. (A) Representative images in the deep portion of the tissue for each loading condition. Green (FDA) represent

Updated on:January 19,2024

Estrogen supplements found to boost the effect of strength training in menopausal women

by Aarhus UniversityFlow diagram reflecting the recruitment and allocation process. Credit:Frontiers in Physiology(2021). DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.596130When the menopause sets in, man

Updated on: January 28,2024

Estrogen supplements found to boost the effect of strength training in menopausal women

by Aarhus UniversityFlow diagram reflecting the recruitment and allocation process. Credit:Frontiers in Physiology(2021). DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.596130When the menopause sets in, man

Updated on:January 28,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same study

Mucuna pruriens found to both increase and decrease sperm count in the same studyby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressPhotomicrograph of cross section of the testis (400X). This figure shows the cross se

Updated on:January 24,2024

Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

Updated on: March 17,2025

Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss

Updated on:March 17,2025

Assessing thyroid hormone replacement therapy counseling in pregnant women and women of reproductive age

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Rodrigo Arrangoiz, Fernando Cordera, David Caba, Manuel Muñoz, Eduardo Moreno, Enrique Luque de León, CC BY 4.0,Adequate thyroid hormone during preg

Updated on: February 21,2024

Assessing thyroid hormone replacement therapy counseling in pregnant women and women of reproductive age

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Rodrigo Arrangoiz, Fernando Cordera, David Caba, Manuel Muñoz, Eduardo Moreno, Enrique Luque de León, CC BY 4.0,Adequate thyroid hormone during preg

Updated on:February 21,2024