Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on: January 22,2024

Genetic evidence supports causal effect for diastolic BP on benign prostatic hyperplasia

by Elana GotkineThere is genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 16 inThe

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

Updated on:March 08,2024

Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug, researchers find

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Hypertension(2023). DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21932A dietary supplement developed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher signifi

Updated on: January 09,2024

Supplement lowers risk of higher glucose caused by blood-pressure drug, researchers find

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit:Hypertension(2023). DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21932A dietary supplement developed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher signifi

Updated on:January 09,2024

Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe i

Updated on: October 12,2024

Research shows regional differences in medical and psychological harms of obesity

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndividuals struggling with obesity face a number of social and health difficulties, but those problems are less severe i

Updated on:October 12,2024

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

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

Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk

by Dennis ThompsonTaking steroids more than doubles a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likel

Updated on: September 14,2024

Chronic steroid use could raise diabetes risk

by Dennis ThompsonTaking steroids more than doubles a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likel

Updated on:September 14,2024

Study suggests obese women have worse menopause symptoms and get less relief from hormone therapy

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of lif

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study suggests obese women have worse menopause symptoms and get less relief from hormone therapy

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of lif

Updated on:January 18,2024

Treatment response rate found to increase with lower first-morning urine osmolality in nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineChildren with nocturnal enuresis (NE) with a lower first-morning urine osmolality (Uosm) have higher treatment response rates, according to a study published in the September issue of&

Updated on: January 17,2024

Treatment response rate found to increase with lower first-morning urine osmolality in nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineChildren with nocturnal enuresis (NE) with a lower first-morning urine osmolality (Uosm) have higher treatment response rates, according to a study published in the September issue of&

Updated on:January 17,2024

Only walking for exercise? Here's how to get the most out of it

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe're living longer than in previous generations, withone in eightAustralians aged over 85. But the currentgapb

Updated on: March 19,2024

Only walking for exercise? Here's how to get the most out of it

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe're living longer than in previous generations, withone in eightAustralians aged over 85. But the currentgapb

Updated on:March 19,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on: March 30,2024

Popular obesity drugs may lead to medical procedure complications, large study suggests

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cedars-Sinai suggests people who are scheduled for certain medical procedures should stop taking popular weight lo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Menopausal hormone changes linked to cognitive deficits

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesFemale mice show abrupt brain substructure volume loss after midlife compared to males, and ovariectomized females have smaller dorsal hippocampal volumes

Updated on: January 18,2024

Menopausal hormone changes linked to cognitive deficits

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesFemale mice show abrupt brain substructure volume loss after midlife compared to males, and ovariectomized females have smaller dorsal hippocampal volumes

Updated on:January 18,2024

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on: May 09,2024

New insulin mixture could make life easier for patients with type 1 diabetes

by Sølvi Normannsen,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTests show that MicroGlucagon (orange curve) works faster and is more effective than the fastest-acting insulins on the market (

Updated on:May 09,2024