GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

Updated on: November 21,2024

GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

Updated on:November 21,2024

Blood hormone levels identify which post-menopausal women will benefit most from a medication to prevent breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Queen Mary University of London's Wolfson Institute of Population Health has found that hormone levels, mea

Updated on: January 17,2024

Blood hormone levels identify which post-menopausal women will benefit most from a medication to prevent breast cancer

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by Queen Mary University of London's Wolfson Institute of Population Health has found that hormone levels, mea

Updated on:January 17,2024

Abnormal lactate metabolism linked to kidney injury in diabetic patients

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisrupted kidney metabolism is a key driver of progressive kidney injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), according

Updated on: January 17,2024

Abnormal lactate metabolism linked to kidney injury in diabetic patients

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisrupted kidney metabolism is a key driver of progressive kidney injury in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), according

Updated on:January 17,2024

The state of diabetes research 100 years after discovery of insulin

byUniversity of ExeterHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaResearchers at the University of Exeter teamed up with colleagues at

Updated on: February 21,2024

The state of diabetes research 100 years after discovery of insulin

byUniversity of ExeterHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaResearchers at the University of Exeter teamed up with colleagues at

Updated on:February 21,2024

Unraveling the mechanism behind obesity-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112914Obesity not only increases the risk of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, fatty

Updated on: January 17,2024

Unraveling the mechanism behind obesity-induced pancreatic β-cell dysfunction

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112914Obesity not only increases the risk of metabolic syndrome-related diseases, such as diabetes, fatty

Updated on:January 17,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on: January 17,2024

New study suggests growing use of cannabis to help manage menopause symptoms

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNot so long ago, young adults were the primary users of cannabis. The reality today, however, is that women and adults aged 50+ rep

Updated on:January 17,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on: January 28,2024

Traumatic experiences may be associated with lower levels of sex hormones

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTraumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. A new study suggests th

Updated on:January 28,2024

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on: January 24,2024

BMI alone may not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainBody mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, acco

Updated on:January 24,2024

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on: February 27,2025

New study finds lower cardiovascular risk in type 1 diabetes than in type 2 diabetes

bySociety for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin theJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography &amp

Updated on:February 27,2025

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on: January 22,2024

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not guard against diabetes, obesity

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, accordi

Updated on:January 22,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on: March 13,2024

New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US

by TranSpreadCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new studypublishedin the journalReproductive and Developmental Medicinehas found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (

Updated on:March 13,2024

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on: February 05,2024

Understanding how exercise induces systemic metabolic benefits

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.01.011Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism b

Updated on:February 05,2024