Health
New perspectives challenge the idea that saturated fats cause heart disease
In science, sometimes a new perspective can turn our interpretation of the data upside-down, and necessitate a paradigm shift.
Jan 22, 2021
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News tagged with blood fats
Overweight & Obesity
Calorie-burning "brown fat" could help keep you healthy, even if you're obese
(HealthDay)—A special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array of chronic ailments, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Jan 11, 2021
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Medications
New drug combination could improve glucose and weight control in diabetes
Scientists have shown that adding an experimental cancer drug to a widely used diabetes treatment improves blood glucose control and weight loss in mice, according to a study published today in eLife.
Dec 22, 2020
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Diabetes
How poor oral hygiene may result in metabolic syndrome
Periodontal or gum disease is known to be a significant risk factor of metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions increasing the risk for heart disease and diabetes. In a new study, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental ...
Dec 8, 2020
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Health
Teens' ultra-processed diet puts their hearts at risk
If you think the teenagers in your life have been eating a lot of unhealthy food—you're probably right.
Nov 25, 2020
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Medical research
Hormone found to switch off hunger could help tackle obesity
A hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness in mice has shown similar results in humans and non-human primates, says a new study published today in eLife.
Nov 24, 2020
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Cardiology
Inconsistent mealtimes linked to heart risks
To stay healthy, don't just watch what you eat—watch when you eat it.
Nov 16, 2020
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Diabetes
Study suggests regular hot baths are associated with improving various risk factors for type 2 diabetes
New research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, suggests regular heat exposure through a hot bath is associated with a beneficial effect ...
Sep 22, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Increased breast cancer risk in obesity linked to fat cell chemicals
Obesity increases the release of tumor-promoting molecules from fat tissue and is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in Endocrine-Related Cancer. The study found that fat tissue ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Body mass index may not be the best indicator of our health, so how can we improve it?
Body mass index or BMI has long been the standard for measuring health. The simple formula is widely used to classify whether our weight falls within a "healthy" range for our height. BMI provides an estimate of a person's ...
Jul 29, 2020
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