Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on: May 14,2024

Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of a

Updated on:May 14,2024

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses and affect women's health

by Helen McGettrick and Asif Iqbal,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate

Updated on: January 22,2024

How biological differences between men and women alter immune responses and affect women's health

by Helen McGettrick and Asif Iqbal,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate

Updated on:January 22,2024

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

Updated on: July 10,2024

Semaglutide found to cut major adverse cardiovascular events in people with overweight, obesity

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces cardiovascular events, regardless of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), among people with overweight or obesity and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular di

Updated on:July 10,2024

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

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

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on: December 28,2023

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on:December 28,2023

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on: December 28,2023

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on:December 28,2023

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on: August 21,2024

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

Updated on:August 21,2024

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on: January 09,2024

Total thyroidectomy offers lasting benefit for hashimoto disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects, according to a research letter published online Nov. 28 i

Updated on:January 09,2024

Examining diabetes with a skin scanner and AI

byTechnical University MunichRSOM images of the skin of a healthy volunteer (left) and a patient with diabetes. Credit: Technical University MunichChanges in small blood vessels are a common con

Updated on: January 02,2024

Examining diabetes with a skin scanner and AI

byTechnical University MunichRSOM images of the skin of a healthy volunteer (left) and a patient with diabetes. Credit: Technical University MunichChanges in small blood vessels are a common con

Updated on:January 02,2024

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on: January 22,2024

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on:January 22,2024

An electrophysiological breakthrough for diabetic brain studies

byToyohashi University of TechnologyMouse with diabetes. Credit: Toyohashi University of Technology.A research team has successfully demonstrated low-invasive neural recording technology in the

Updated on: January 09,2024

An electrophysiological breakthrough for diabetic brain studies

byToyohashi University of TechnologyMouse with diabetes. Credit: Toyohashi University of Technology.A research team has successfully demonstrated low-invasive neural recording technology in the

Updated on:January 09,2024

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on: April 02,2024

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on:April 02,2024