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

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

Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

Updated on: April 06,2024

Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea found to be less effective for people with higher BMIs

by Washington University School of MedicineIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainA nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that original

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study suggests Wegovy helps those with both diabetes, heart failure

by Robin FosterFor people struggling with both diabetes and a common type of heart failure, the weight-loss drug Wegovy may do more for their health than help them shed pounds, new research suggests.I

Updated on: April 27,2024

Study suggests Wegovy helps those with both diabetes, heart failure

by Robin FosterFor people struggling with both diabetes and a common type of heart failure, the weight-loss drug Wegovy may do more for their health than help them shed pounds, new research suggests.I

Updated on:April 27,2024

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

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

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

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

Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk

byTufts UniversityVolcano plot for association of cumulative average alcohol consumption and metabolites. Linear mixed model was performed adjusting for age, sex, batch, smoking status, BMI, phy

Updated on: January 09,2024

Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk

byTufts UniversityVolcano plot for association of cumulative average alcohol consumption and metabolites. Linear mixed model was performed adjusting for age, sex, batch, smoking status, BMI, phy

Updated on:January 09,2024

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness—why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed

by Marie-Claire Seeley,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is growinginterestin a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.As more adults are diagnosed wi

Updated on: January 31,2024

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness—why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed

by Marie-Claire Seeley,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is growinginterestin a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.As more adults are diagnosed wi

Updated on:January 31,2024

Semaglutide may increase ED risk in non-diabetic men

Updated on: June 17,2024

Semaglutide may increase ED risk in non-diabetic men

Updated on:June 17,2024

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on: December 28,2023

Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgMean glucose (A) and percent time in range, 3.9–10.0 mmol/L (B) during the study period. Orange lines and orange filled markers: received moderate carbohydrate diet in

Updated on:December 28,2023

What Are the Causes of Obesity?

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byElizabeth Barnes, RDNWhile historically attributed mainly to excess caloric intake,obesityis a complex condition with many

Updated on: April 01,2024

What Are the Causes of Obesity?

ByAngela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed byElizabeth Barnes, RDNWhile historically attributed mainly to excess caloric intake,obesityis a complex condition with many

Updated on:April 01,2024

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor

Updated on: September 02,2024

FDA expands approval of Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system to include patients with type 2 diabetes

On August 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Insulet Omnipod 5 insulin delivery system for patients with type 2 diabetes. It is the first such system for use by people with the mor

Updated on:September 02,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on: May 21,2024

Canadians' feelings about the causes of obesity are often harmful to self-esteem, new study shows

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityMean Weight Bias Internalization by Body Mass Index Distribution. Credit:BMC Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16454-5The causes be

Updated on:May 21,2024