From cavefish to humans: Evolution of metabolism in cavefish may provide insight into treatments for a host of diseases

by Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchMorphological differences between cavefish (top) compared with surface-dwelling river fish (bottom). Credit: Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchNew res

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From cavefish to humans: Evolution of metabolism in cavefish may provide insight into treatments for a host of diseases

by Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchMorphological differences between cavefish (top) compared with surface-dwelling river fish (bottom). Credit: Stowers Institute for Medical ResearchNew res

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Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Updated on: January 22,2024 16

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Updated on:January 22,2024 16

Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity need more training and resources, say researchers

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are feeling unable to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity due to a lack of training and capacity according to new

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Doctors on front line of tackling childhood obesity need more training and resources, say researchers

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are feeling unable to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity due to a lack of training and capacity according to new

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Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

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Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

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'Staggeringly high' discontinuation rates for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe use of diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy—called GLP-1 drugs—has exploded in recent yea

Updated on: November 29,2024 0

'Staggeringly high' discontinuation rates for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsThe use of diabetes and weight-loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy—called GLP-1 drugs—has exploded in recent yea

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Study: Birth-control pills affect the body's ability to regulate stress

byAarhus UniversityMean concentrations of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) before and after 15 min of social interaction across the uterine cycle phases (menstrual, proliferative, and secretor

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Study: Birth-control pills affect the body's ability to regulate stress

byAarhus UniversityMean concentrations of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) before and after 15 min of social interaction across the uterine cycle phases (menstrual, proliferative, and secretor

Updated on:January 22,2024 13

Trans men and nonbinary people asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy. But evidence for this is murky

by Carla A. Pfeffer,The ConversationDiane Rodríguez and her husband, Zack Elias, are a trans couple in Ecuador. Credit:Chichicko/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWhen I talk about our resea

Updated on: February 05,2024 16

Trans men and nonbinary people asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy. But evidence for this is murky

by Carla A. Pfeffer,The ConversationDiane Rodríguez and her husband, Zack Elias, are a trans couple in Ecuador. Credit:Chichicko/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWhen I talk about our resea

Updated on:February 05,2024 16

The side effects of 'andro,' the banned supplement androstenedione

by Steven ReinbergAndrostenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it comes with some serious sid

Updated on: January 28,2024 20

The side effects of 'andro,' the banned supplement androstenedione

by Steven ReinbergAndrostenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it comes with some serious sid

Updated on:January 28,2024 20

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on: April 02,2024 20

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on:April 02,2024 20

Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

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Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly asso

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 21,2024 20

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 21,2024 20

Ozempic May Help Treat Conditions Beyond Diabetes and Obesity

ByRachel MurphyFact checked byNick BlackmerKey TakeawaysThe active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—semaglutide—is a powerful drug that might have more uses beyond treating typ

Updated on: April 01,2024 0

Ozempic May Help Treat Conditions Beyond Diabetes and Obesity

ByRachel MurphyFact checked byNick BlackmerKey TakeawaysThe active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—semaglutide—is a powerful drug that might have more uses beyond treating typ

Updated on:April 01,2024 0