Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats an

Updated on: February 21,2024

Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats an

Updated on:February 21,2024

High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes

by University of MichiganHigh out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes. Credit: Jacob Dwyer/Michigan MedicineActively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health compli

Updated on: March 14,2024

High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes

by University of MichiganHigh out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes. Credit: Jacob Dwyer/Michigan MedicineActively managing diabetes is crucial to preventing long-term health compli

Updated on:March 14,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on: February 21,2024

Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think

by Duke University School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study suggests light physical activity as a child is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes

by Tom Seymour,University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore

Updated on:April 27,2024

New findings on how to avert excessive weight loss from COVID-19

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration of mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2-induced adipose atrophy and weight loss. SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers dyspnea and pathological changes in the i

Updated on: January 31,2024

New findings on how to avert excessive weight loss from COVID-19

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration of mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2-induced adipose atrophy and weight loss. SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers dyspnea and pathological changes in the i

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on:February 19,2024

Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results, study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming

Updated on: March 30,2024

Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results, study shows

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those of moderate or low genetic risk to avoid becoming

Updated on:March 30,2024

New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes

by University of BristolHS forms part of the eGlx barrier in retinal and glomerular microvasculature. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02133-1New resea

Updated on: March 14,2024

New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes

by University of BristolHS forms part of the eGlx barrier in retinal and glomerular microvasculature. Credit:Cardiovascular Diabetology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02133-1New resea

Updated on:March 14,2024

Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria may raise cardiovascular risks

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased ris

Updated on: February 21,2024

Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria may raise cardiovascular risks

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased ris

Updated on:February 21,2024

Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism

by University of Eastern FinlandFigure 1. The association of physical activity (PA) changes with glucose and insulin concentrations, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in 5867 participant

Updated on: February 21,2024

Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism

by University of Eastern FinlandFigure 1. The association of physical activity (PA) changes with glucose and insulin concentrations, insulin sensitivity, and insulin secretion in 5867 participant

Updated on:February 21,2024

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes mice fat, but not rats? Suppressing NMU, study finds

by Okayama UniversityAccording to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the NMU gene was responsible for different functions in rats

Updated on:February 21,2024

No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue

by Vivienne Lewis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with tha

Updated on: March 13,2024

No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue

by Vivienne Lewis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with tha

Updated on:March 13,2024