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Overweight & Obesity
New study tracks leptin pulse patterns, a potential clue to understanding obesity
Obesity has become a global epidemic, and the need for treatment and monitoring for people with obesity is growing. Researchers aiming to understand relevant biomarkers for the condition have fixed their gaze on leptin, a ...
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Diabetes
Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health
Although people have always said that having a light and early dinner is better, a study by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Columbia University has provided the scientific grounds for this argument.
Nov 19, 2024
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Controlled experiment investigates how jet lag can disrupt metabolism
A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact our metabolism—but to a lesser extent than sleepiness ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect
Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Pre-workout beetroot juice found to improve fitness gains in late postmenopausal women
Drinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research. The findings from the study are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds
Skeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harm
The phenomenon of younger men turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to boost their "T levels" has been in the spotlight recently thanks to media reports and social media influencers.
Nov 18, 2024
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Swedish study discovers link between delayed puberty in boys and increased hospital visits
Swedish young men who went through late puberty during adolescence are more likely to use health care services later in life, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology ...
Nov 18, 2024
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AI finds undiagnosed liver disease in early stages
Liver disease, which is treatable when discovered early, often goes undetected until late stages, but a new study revealed that an algorithm fueled by artificial intelligence can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Glutamine metabolic switch is key to red blood cell development and disease, researchers reveal
Blood stem cells develop through different stages to become fully mature red blood cells. This fundamental biologic process is defined by a series of complex metabolic processes, which are often dysregulated in blood disorders ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease
Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. Fortunately, this attention to cholesterol ...
Nov 14, 2024
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GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study scheduled for presentation ...
Nov 14, 2024
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In divide on women's health care, a consensus on menopause
Despite deep partisan divides on issues like abortion and contraceptive access, lawmakers from both parties appear to have forged a cautious consensus on another women's issue: menopause.
Nov 14, 2024
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Why celebrity menopause activism can hinder as well as help women
Only a few years ago, the menopause was a taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities including Davina McCall and Oprah Winfrey are speaking out about their experiences of going through ...
Nov 14, 2024
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite—without the nausea and vomiting
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity without causing nausea or loss of muscle mass. ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Cell aging in liver can snowball into multi-organ failure, study demonstrates
The aging and failure of cells that occurs when the liver is damaged can spread to other organs, suggests a new study in mice and humans from researchers at UCL, the University of Edinburgh and the CRUK Scotland Institute.
Nov 13, 2024
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Metabolomic changes linked to psychotic-like experiences and cannabis use in adolescents
An exploratory study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland has examined metabolomic patterns associated with psychotic-like experiences in adolescents, highlighting the influence of cannabis use. These findings suggest ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Fatty liver disease now affects 4 in 10 U.S. adults
Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.
Nov 13, 2024
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Scientists discover novel metabolic compound that can regulate body weight
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Cell the discovery of BHB-Phe, a novel compound produced by the body that regulates appetite ...
Nov 12, 2024
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'Moonlighting' enzymes may lead to new cancer therapies
Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) reveal that metabolic enzymes known for their roles in energy production and nucleotide synthesis are taking on unexpected "second jobs" within the nucleus, orchestrating ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Study advances understanding of metformin effects on fetus
A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrates that when the diabetes drug metformin is given to the mother during pregnancy, fetus growth is restricted, including a slowed maturing of ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Researchers reveal new mechanisms of how fructose promotes colorectal cancer
Fructose, the most common food sweetener, is widely used in processed sugary beverages, candies, and baked goods. Excessive fructose intake is closely associated with metabolic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver.
Nov 11, 2024
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Hormones in flux: The unseen force affecting oral health
If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones might be to blame—especially if you're a woman. As women go through life, a hormonal ebb and flow ...
Nov 11, 2024
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The role of digital technology in diabetes prevention and management
Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, along with a colleague from Peking University People's Hospital in China, have been leading a special collection and have published an editorial in Frontiers in Endocrinology, ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Disentangling the body mass index, metabolic health and aging connection
As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex relationships between body mass index (BMI), metabolic health, and aging becomes increasingly critical.
Nov 8, 2024
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