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Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Study shows that heavy drinkers who reduced their alcohol intake experienced a significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, underscoring the potential benefits of alcohol reduction on heart health.

31 Mar 2024

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies the optimum body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.

30 Mar 2024

Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail

How meat consumption influences the risk of death in frail populations.

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

The genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.

29 Mar 2024

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

Whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults.

29 Mar 2024

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that genetic risk influences how physical activity interventions counter obesity, suggesting a personalized approach to exercise based on one's genetic makeup might be more effective in managing obesity.

28 Mar 2024

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

A comprehensive study published in Nutrients finds that maternal fish consumption during pregnancy does not affect the cardiovascular health of their children at age 11, challenging assumptions about diet's long-term impact on heart health.

28 Mar 2024

Human breast cell atlas unveils early changes in BRCA gene mutation carriers

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the world's largest catalog of human breast cells, which has revealed early cell changes in healthy carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

28 Mar 2024

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

The predictive power of numerous sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) parameters.

28 Mar 2024

Exercise could be the cure to your insomnia

The association between physical activity and sleep duration, daytime sleepiness, and current insomnia symptoms in adults.

27 Mar 2024

Is smoking linked to abdominal obesity?

Researchers estimate the causal relationship between smoking and abdominal obesity.

27 Mar 2024

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

Proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid for endometrial cancer detection.

26 Mar 2024

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Study found no significant relationship between adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet and body weight changes after five years but identified a slight inverse association with waist circumference, indicating a potential benefit in reducing obesity risk and waist size in the long term.

25 Mar 2024

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in the group of 3- and 4-year-olds in Sweden has decreased after the pandemic.

25 Mar 2024

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

A recent study demonstrated the potential of dietary intervention to reduce stroke incidence by half by reducing systemic inflammation.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals breakthrough in non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer

Study uncovers proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid that could lead to non-invasive detection methods for endometrial cancer, demonstrating significant potential for early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

24 Mar 2024

Study evaluates the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes

A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) evaluated the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes.

22 Mar 2024

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

22 Mar 2024

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

A blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints.

22 Mar 2024

Body Mass Index News and Research

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

Human breast cell atlas unveils early changes in BRCA gene mutation carriers

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

Exercise could be the cure to your insomnia

Is smoking linked to abdominal obesity?

Study unveils protein signatures for early detection of endometrial cancer in cervico-vaginal fluid

EAT-Lancet diet adherence shrinks waistlines but not weight over five years

Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

Study reveals breakthrough in non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer

Study evaluates the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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