Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women face greater risk of obesity in low- and middle-income countries, new analysis finds

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, may be 10 times more likely to have obesity or he

Updated on:January 17,2024

Patients say ketogenic diet aids multiple sclerosis symptoms

by Lori SolomonPatients report that a ketogenic diet (KD) improves multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, according to a study published in the August issue ofClinical Nutrition.Emma Wetmore, from Un

Updated on: January 22,2024

Patients say ketogenic diet aids multiple sclerosis symptoms

by Lori SolomonPatients report that a ketogenic diet (KD) improves multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, according to a study published in the August issue ofClinical Nutrition.Emma Wetmore, from Un

Updated on:January 22,2024

Analogy-based education improves glycemic control in diabetic patients with hyperglycemia

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients receive standard-of-care treatment when they receive their diagnosis. This includes visiting their p

Updated on: February 03,2024

Analogy-based education improves glycemic control in diabetic patients with hyperglycemia

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetic patients receive standard-of-care treatment when they receive their diagnosis. This includes visiting their p

Updated on:February 03,2024

Patients with diabetes are as satisfied with telehealth as with in-person care

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaReasons for using telehealth services among US adults with diabetes who used telehealth services in 2022, by modality. Credit:BMJ Open(2024). DOI:

Updated on: November 21,2024

Patients with diabetes are as satisfied with telehealth as with in-person care

by Jill Pease,University of FloridaReasons for using telehealth services among US adults with diabetes who used telehealth services in 2022, by modality. Credit:BMJ Open(2024). DOI:

Updated on:November 21,2024

Study provides an atlas of detailed glucose uptake profiles across the human body

by Higher Education PressGlucose uptake activity in organs and parts throughout the human body in healthy weight subjects. Credit: Weizhao Lu et al.Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful too

Updated on: February 03,2024

Study provides an atlas of detailed glucose uptake profiles across the human body

by Higher Education PressGlucose uptake activity in organs and parts throughout the human body in healthy weight subjects. Credit: Weizhao Lu et al.Positron emission tomography (PET) is a powerful too

Updated on:February 03,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on: February 03,2024

Building a better bioartificial pancreas

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA convection-enhanced encapsulation device as pictured enhances nutrient transport leading to improved survival and improved glucose responsive insulin secretio

Updated on:February 03,2024

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on: January 22,2024

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Updated on:January 22,2024

Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

Updated on: July 02,2024

Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

Updated on:July 02,2024

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

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study finds 'healthy' obese people more likely to develop heart failure than those of normal weight

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who are obese but appear healthy (without common metabolic abnormalities such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, or diabetes) are

Updated on:February 21,2024

Men at much greater risk of dying following weight-loss surgery than women, data spanning 10 years suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who undergo bariatric (obesity) surgery are five times as likely to die within 30-days of the procedure compared to women, and their long-term

Updated on: January 28,2024

Men at much greater risk of dying following weight-loss surgery than women, data spanning 10 years suggests

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen who undergo bariatric (obesity) surgery are five times as likely to die within 30-days of the procedure compared to women, and their long-term

Updated on:January 28,2024

Adult growth hormone deficiency increases medical costs, risk of additional health conditions

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGrowth hormone deficiency (GHD) among adults is associated with greater medical costs and an increased rate of other health conditions com

Updated on: January 28,2024

Adult growth hormone deficiency increases medical costs, risk of additional health conditions

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGrowth hormone deficiency (GHD) among adults is associated with greater medical costs and an increased rate of other health conditions com

Updated on:January 28,2024