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Phenotype-tailored lifestyle interventions show promising weight loss results in obese adults

Researchers assess the effectiveness of a phenotype-tailored lifestyle intervention on weight loss in obese adults.

16 Apr 2023

Sedentary time may significantly increase heart size in adolescents

In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports concludes.

12 Apr 2023

New primary care model improves clinical outcomes for patients with severe mental illness

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

10 Apr 2023

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Non-biological factors and social determinants of health are important to include in CVD risk assessment for women, particularly for women of diverse races and ethnicities other than white, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

10 Apr 2023

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Researchers reviewed the current knowledge related to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the role of mitochondria concerning health outcomes.

7 Apr 2023

Study examines the causal role of insomnia symptoms on 11,409 health related-symptoms

Researchers performed Mendelian randomization phenome-wide association study of insomnia symptoms using 11,409 outcome variables.

6 Apr 2023

How does increased family mealtime duration affect children's fruit and vegetable intake?

Researchers evaluated the effect of extending the family mealtime duration on fruit and vegetable intake in children.

6 Apr 2023

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

Researchers explored the interaction of white adipose tissue mitochondria with gut microbiota in obesity.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Scientists at the University of Minnesota, USA, have initiated a study entitled “the Hmong Microbiome and Gout, Obesity, Vitamin C (HMANGO-C) study” to determine the effect of vitamin C supplementation on serum urate levels in Hmong adults with or without gout. Hmong (pronounced mung) is a racial group originally from the Southwest of China.

3 Apr 2023

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's Hypertension journal.

30 Mar 2023

Scientists uncover novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health

A team of researchers from Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently discovered a novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health.

29 Mar 2023

Consumption of dried fruits associated with higher-quality diets

Researchers discussing the effects of dried fruits on overall gastrointestinal (GI) health.

29 Mar 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

Losing weight with lifestyle changes may reduce cardiovascular risk- even if some weight is regained

Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years -; even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

28 Mar 2023

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Researchers evaluate the effects of BMI on physical activity-induced intestinal microbiome compositional alterations among middle-aged adult individuals.

26 Mar 2023

Link found between late eating and higher consumption of ultra-processed foods

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy examined the associations between meal timing and food processing.

22 Mar 2023

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

In a recent review published in the journal Diabetologia, researchers in Austria discussed the sex-based differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes and associated complications to improve awareness about and management options for all diabetes type 2 patients.

22 Mar 2023

Cardiometabolic News and Research

Phenotype-tailored lifestyle interventions show promising weight loss results in obese adults

Sedentary time may significantly increase heart size in adolescents

New primary care model improves clinical outcomes for patients with severe mental illness

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Study examines the causal role of insomnia symptoms on 11,409 health related-symptoms

How does increased family mealtime duration affect children's fruit and vegetable intake?

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Study investigates vitamin C's effectiveness in treating gout and hyperuricemia

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Hypertension in childhood often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood

Scientists uncover novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health

Consumption of dried fruits associated with higher-quality diets

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Losing weight with lifestyle changes may reduce cardiovascular risk- even if some weight is regained

Study examines role of exercise on gut microbiome in middle-aged adults

Link found between late eating and higher consumption of ultra-processed foods

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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