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

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

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
Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh
Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

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

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
cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample

cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes

by BGI GenomicsClinical information of the collected samples. (A) The age distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (B) The weight distribution of the normal group and GDM group. (C) The sample
A 'manganese bullet' targeting cardiovascular disease? Research finds potential therapy for intensive lipid lowering

A 'manganese bullet' targeting cardiovascular disease? Research finds potential therapy for intensive lipid lowering

by Higher Education PressManganese therapy enables the reversal of atherosclerotic plaque. Credit: Yawei Wang, Xin Feng, Wenjing Zhou, Runze Huang, Yating Hu, Hui Hui, Jie Tian, Xiao Wang, Xiao-Wei Ch

A 'manganese bullet' targeting cardiovascular disease? Research finds potential therapy for intensive lipid lowering

by Higher Education PressManganese therapy enables the reversal of atherosclerotic plaque. Credit: Yawei Wang, Xin Feng, Wenjing Zhou, Runze Huang, Yating Hu, Hui Hui, Jie Tian, Xiao Wang, Xiao-Wei Ch
Protein-rich breakfasts found to boost satiety and concentration

Protein-rich breakfasts found to boost satiety and concentration

by Aarhus UniversityRatings of sensations in visual analog scales (VAS), and corresponding areas under the curve (AUC), for satiety (A & B), fullness (C & D), satisfaction (E & F), hu

Protein-rich breakfasts found to boost satiety and concentration

by Aarhus UniversityRatings of sensations in visual analog scales (VAS), and corresponding areas under the curve (AUC), for satiety (A & B), fullness (C & D), satisfaction (E & F), hu
The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.
Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in US alone

Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in US alone

by The Endocrine Societyscientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0The most commonhormonedisorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8

Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in US alone

by The Endocrine Societyscientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0The most commonhormonedisorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8
Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h

Insulin-like hormones critical for brain plasticity, research suggests

byMax Planck Florida Institute for NeuroscienceInsulin-like growth factors (IGF1/IGF2-cyan spheres) are released from the postsynaptic compartment of a synapse during plasticity. To understand h
25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health

25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and sleep distur

25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black women's menopausal transition, health

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women and have worse symptoms such as hot flashes, depression and sleep distur
Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight

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

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