Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on: March 13,2024

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on:March 13,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on: February 21,2024

Three brain responses linked to successful weight loss surgery

by Maxine Myers,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree types of brain responses which help to prevent weight regain following bariatric surgery have been identified for t

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hormone protects against development of fatty liver

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.09.020A group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled by

Updated on: February 03,2024

Hormone protects against development of fatty liver

by Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.09.020A group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled by

Updated on:February 03,2024

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on: March 05,2024

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on:March 05,2024

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on: February 01,2025

Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals

byDoshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWalking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vita

Updated on:February 01,2025

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on: February 03,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on:February 03,2024

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study: Parathyroidectomy shows no effect on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated randomized trial performed using observational data from more than 43,000 adults with primary hyperparathyroidism fou

Updated on:February 21,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on:February 21,2024

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on: February 21,2024

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on:February 21,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on: March 14,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on:March 14,2024

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on: January 24,2024

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on:January 24,2024