Ophthalmology
Want to avoid glaucoma? Look at what you eat
(HealthDay)—Eat right to protect your sight.
Jan 10, 2022
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Metabolic Syndrome
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Metabolic syndrome increased risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome, death in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or other conditions associated with metabolic syndrome were at much higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome and ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
HIIT for liver health
New research led by Western Sydney University suggests that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are effective for improving ...
Dec 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows link between long-term exposure to air pollution and fatty liver disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiologic study in China has identified links between long-term exposure to ...
Dec 6, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Lifestyle factors increase the risk of metabolic disease in non-obese as well as obese people
Researchers from Japan have found that lifestyle habits play an important role in predicting the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in non-obese individuals, not only obese individuals.
Nov 18, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Greater muscle mass may increase risk of hot flashes
The loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging. Older women with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and function) are at an increased risk of reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, heart disease, and fall-related ...
Nov 10, 2021
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Cardiology
British veterans severely injured in the Afghanistan War had higher risk of CVD
British veterans who served during the Afghanistan War and sustained traumatic injuries while deployed were up to twice as likely to develop metabolic syndrome and had additional markers of increased cardiovascular disease ...
Nov 8, 2021
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Cardiology
Hemoglobin reflects metabolic health: High levels are linked to common public health problems
Hemoglobin is a protein found in the blood and a key oxygen transporter in the body. High hemoglobin levels have generally been considered desirable for a person's health. However, the latest research evidence appears to ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bigger waistlines raise the risk of serious liver damage in people with type 2 diabetes, study suggests
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, found a link between larger waistlines and the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver ...
Sep 30, 2021
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Cardiology
Meds, surgery may help obesity-related high blood pressure if diet, exercise fall short
Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American ...
Sep 20, 2021
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