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

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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

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First-of-its kind hormone replacement treatment shows promise in patient trials

byUniversity of BristolBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainA first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natur

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First-of-its kind hormone replacement treatment shows promise in patient trials

byUniversity of BristolBall-and-stick model of the cortisol (hydrocortisone) molecule. Credit: Public DomainA first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natur

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Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that m

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Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that m

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Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

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Do oral contraceptives affect muscle recovery after exercise? No, say researchers

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecovering quickly from a tough training session or match is crucial for athletes' performance. Therefore, they must be aware of all the

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Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development

by Cara MurezPhthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the c

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Common plastics chemical could harm boys' development

by Cara MurezPhthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the c

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Worldwide audit finds testosterone replacement improves blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes

byDiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainReal-world data from an ongoing international audit of testosterone deficiency in men with type 2 diabetes, presented at theAnnual Meeting of The Eur

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Worldwide audit finds testosterone replacement improves blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes

byDiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainReal-world data from an ongoing international audit of testosterone deficiency in men with type 2 diabetes, presented at theAnnual Meeting of The Eur

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Weight regained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds

by Joanna Jones, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAdjusted change in fat mass and fat-free mass after 24 months. Data adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure medication, lipid-lower

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Weight regained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds

by Joanna Jones, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustAdjusted change in fat mass and fat-free mass after 24 months. Data adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure medication, lipid-lower

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Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

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Importance of dietary changes and physical activity to mitigate weight gain during midlife

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnwanted weight gain is a common problem associated with the menopause transition. Not only does it harm a woman's sel

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Study investigates type 2 diabetes remission diet impacts on metabolic health

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomar

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Study investigates type 2 diabetes remission diet impacts on metabolic health

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomar

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Study in mice shows brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones "rewire" the brain to prepare mice for mot

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Study in mice shows brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones "rewire" the brain to prepare mice for mot

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High metabolism is an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic increase in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, report

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High metabolism is an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic increase in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, report

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GDF15 hormone found to make insulin work better

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.016More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 bi

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GDF15 hormone found to make insulin work better

byUniversity of CopenhagenGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.016More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 bi

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