Health
Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life
Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.
May 17, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Ear acupuncture with beads may help with shedding pounds
Ear acupuncture using metal beads can help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), and body fat in combination with a restricted diet, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) ...
May 16, 2023
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Health
Experts warn about hidden muscle atrophy
It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can suffer from gradual muscle atrophy, which remains hidden under ...
May 15, 2023
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Diabetes
Diabetes risk awareness not linked to risk-reducing behavior in youth
Diabetes risk perception and awareness are not associated with greater engagement in risk-reducing behaviors among U.S. youth aged 12 to 17 years with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online May 3 in ...
May 5, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Blocking a tiny RNA may forestall age-related bone and muscle loss, inflammation
Inhibiting a tiny RNA whose levels significantly increase with age, along with problems like weaker bones and sagging muscles, may be a way to keep our bodies more youthful and healthy, scientists say.
May 2, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Does weight loss surgery harm adolescents' bones?
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG), where about 80% of the stomach is removed, is effective for treating obesity and its complications, but it has been associated with bone loss in adolescents. In a prospective study published in the ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Diabetes
Diabetics' weight loss drug Ozempic draws demand, and questions
Interest has exploded in a weight loss drug that was initially developed to help diabetics control their blood sugar.
Apr 14, 2023
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Surgery
Breaking barriers for bariatric patients who need kidney transplants
Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Brown fat may help improve cancer survival rates
Brown fat is not linked to cancer-associated loss of body weight and muscle mass, a common condition known as cachexia, according to a new joint study from The Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in resting energy expenditure of physique athletes during their preparation for competitions ...
Feb 9, 2023
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