Women are affected to a greater degree than men when exposed to PFAs, a group of highly fluorinated chemicals. A study from Örebro University shows how PFAs affect metabolism and lead to liver damage, so-called fatty liver ...
Oct 12, 2021
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The health-enhancing performance of a compound found in hops is dependent upon its interactions with intestinal microorganisms, new research by Oregon State University shows.
Sep 13, 2021
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Waist circumference can have an effect on the type of exercise most beneficial for glucose metabolism of an older person. According to a recent study conducted in Oulu, Finland, increasing light physical activity and reducing ...
Sep 9, 2021
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A new USC study finds that a class of environmental pollutants known as "forever chemicals" may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in Latino girls. The pollutants, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions and includes obesity, and can be dangerous as it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other diseases. In a recent study, published in eLife, researchers ...
Aug 18, 2021
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The average American eats roughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—more than three times the recommended amount for women and more than double the recommended amount for men.
Aug 4, 2021
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Why do some people get sick and die from COVID-19 while others seem to be completely unaffected? EPFL's Blue Brain Project deployed its powerful brain simulation technology and expertise in cellular and molecular biology ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Riluzole, a drug that has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, was shown in a pilot phase 2 study to slow brain metabolic decline and have a positive effect ...
Jul 28, 2021
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A new study led by the University of Oulu in Finland refutes the belief that high hemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. A study based on two large human cohorts as well as experimental work supported that lower ...
Jul 15, 2021
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Globally, more than 400 million people have diabetes, most of them suffering from type 2 diabetes.
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