Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on: October 10,2024 0

Improving obesity care: New AI technique to predict waist circumference and identify patient obesity risk

by Catherine Graham,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new artificial intelligence tool can predict the size of a person's waistline by simply analyzing their age, height, we

Updated on:October 10,2024 0

Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to the severity of major depressive disorder and suicide risk

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHHypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) dysfunction is one of the important biochemical changes in depression. The development of depression

Updated on: January 22,2024 25

Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to the severity of major depressive disorder and suicide risk

byAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHHypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) dysfunction is one of the important biochemical changes in depression. The development of depression

Updated on:January 22,2024 25

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on: January 18,2024 20

The impact of menopause stage on age-related changes in the brain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDriven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging. Estrogen receptors p

Updated on:January 18,2024 20

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on: February 03,2024 11

Higher cortisol levels may help predict risk of people developing depression in the future

by Trinity College DublinBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainHigher levels of the stress hormone cortisol may increase the risk of developing depr

Updated on:February 03,2024 11

Uterine fibroid growth activated by chemicals found in everyday products

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemical

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

Uterine fibroid growth activated by chemicals found in everyday products

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemical

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Call for action over unreliable private online hormone tests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large private laboratory is still processing finger prick tests for estrogen levels, which are sold by private retailers online, desp

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on: March 08,2024 6

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on:March 08,2024 6

Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema

by University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes can lead to eye problems, and a common one is diabetic macular edema (DME), causing vision loss.A study published in&nbsp

Updated on: March 14,2024 17

Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema

by University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes can lead to eye problems, and a common one is diabetic macular edema (DME), causing vision loss.A study published in&nbsp

Updated on:March 14,2024 17

Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense

by Bill Daehler,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommunity-based, online weight loss programs focused on physical and spiritual needs are a cost-effective way to improve wellness among v

Updated on: March 08,2024 12

Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense

by Bill Daehler,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommunity-based, online weight loss programs focused on physical and spiritual needs are a cost-effective way to improve wellness among v

Updated on:March 08,2024 12

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on: January 31,2024 25

How a bone marrow fat hormone controls metabolism and bone cell development

by eLifeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn enzyme found in fat tissue in the center of our bones helps control the production of new bone and fat cells, shows a study in mice published today in

Updated on:January 31,2024 25

Weight regained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds

by Joanna Jones, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAdjusted change in fat mass and fat-free mass after 24 months. Data adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure medication, lipid-lower

Updated on: January 17,2024 19

Weight regained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds

by Joanna Jones, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAdjusted change in fat mass and fat-free mass after 24 months. Data adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure medication, lipid-lower

Updated on:January 17,2024 19

Researchers connect diet to changes in the microbiome

by Kara Mason,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCross-sectional associations between DNAme and gut microbiota. The Sankey plot displays associations between gut microbiota and DNAme of CpGs within label

Updated on: January 22,2024 14

Researchers connect diet to changes in the microbiome

by Kara Mason,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCross-sectional associations between DNAme and gut microbiota. The Sankey plot displays associations between gut microbiota and DNAme of CpGs within label

Updated on:January 22,2024 14