Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Updated on: December 30,2023 17

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But wh

Updated on:December 30,2023 17

New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

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New devices could change the way we measure blood pressure

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Which blood sugar monitor is best?

by Neale Cohen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real-time, which allows y

Updated on: January 02,2024 6

Which blood sugar monitor is best?

by Neale Cohen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real-time, which allows y

Updated on:January 02,2024 6

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on: March 21,2024 20

Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to astudypublishe

Updated on:March 21,2024 20

A new bacteria, made in Belgium

by Université catholique de LouvainResearchers from University of Louvain (UCLouvain) have discovered a new bacterium in the human intestine, they called Dysosmobacter welbionis. The UCLouvain sc

Updated on: April 01,2024 13

A new bacteria, made in Belgium

by Université catholique de LouvainResearchers from University of Louvain (UCLouvain) have discovered a new bacterium in the human intestine, they called Dysosmobacter welbionis. The UCLouvain sc

Updated on:April 01,2024 13

Highlighting the experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with type 2 diabetes

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Diabetes Across the Lifecourse—Northern Australia Partnership highlights the experiences of Aboriginal and Torre

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Highlighting the experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with type 2 diabetes

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by the Diabetes Across the Lifecourse—Northern Australia Partnership highlights the experiences of Aboriginal and Torre

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

3-D microscopy clarifies understanding of body's immune response to obesity

by Lois Yoksoulian,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignXiaohui Zhang, left, Andrew Smith, Kelly Swanson, Erik Nelson, Mark Anastasio and Junlong Geng are part of a team working to clarify

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on: December 28,2023 19

Diabetes drug may significantly lower women's risk of substantial weight gain after giving up smoking

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman's risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up s

Updated on:December 28,2023 19

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on: April 02,2024 20

Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix, says obesity expert

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them

Updated on:April 02,2024 20

Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in US alone

by The Endocrine Societyscientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0The most commonhormonedisorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8

Updated on: February 03,2024 20

Treating polycystic ovary syndrome costs $8 billion a year in US alone

by The Endocrine Societyscientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0The most commonhormonedisorder affecting women of reproductive age—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—cost an estimated $8

Updated on:February 03,2024 20

Research team presents new data on how intermittent fasting affects female hormones

by Laura Fletcher,University of Illinois at ChicagoKrista Varady, professor of nutrition. Credit: Roberta Dupuis-DevlinIntermittent fasting has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight,

Updated on: February 21,2024 18

Research team presents new data on how intermittent fasting affects female hormones

by Laura Fletcher,University of Illinois at ChicagoKrista Varady, professor of nutrition. Credit: Roberta Dupuis-DevlinIntermittent fasting has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight,

Updated on:February 21,2024 18

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on: January 22,2024 22

Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

by International League Against EpilepsyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizur

Updated on:January 22,2024 22