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The Lancet study unveils exciting findings on retatrutide as a novel treatment for type 2 diabetes

Researchers performed a phase II randomized clinical trial (RCT).

29 Jun 2023

Study reveals oral Semaglutide 50 mg as promising treatment for obesity in adults: the Lancet report

Researchers performed a phase III randomized clinical trial (RCT).

29 Jun 2023

Study reveals unhealthy eating habits and poor sleep quality among female college students

Unhealthy eating habits and alcohol consumption among female health science college students revealed in a cross-sectional study, highlighting the need for nutritional education and lifestyle interventions. Macronutrient imbalances, poor sleep quality, and low adherence to the Mediterranean diet were observed.

28 Jun 2023

BMI cutoff for shoulder replacement surgery could lead to health disparities, MUSC surgeon warns

In June, the American Medical Association announced a new policy that encourages physicians not to focus solely on body mass index, or BMI, as a determinant of weight and health.

28 Jun 2023

World's largest map of breast tissue provides an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, University of California, Irvine and Baylor College of Medicine has created the world's largest and most comprehensive map of normal breast tissue, providing an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology that may help identify therapeutic targets for diseases such as breast cancer.

28 Jun 2023

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

Study estimated the incidence, prevalence, mortality rate, and disability-adjusted life years of CVDs.

28 Jun 2023

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

A novel PET perfusion radiotracer, 18F-flurpiridaz, can diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) in obese patients with a higher sensitivity and specificity compared to 99mTc-SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), according to research presented at the 2023 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. 18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99mTc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients.

27 Jun 2023

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Researchers evaluate the effects of the Southern European Atlantic Diet on depression.

27 Jun 2023

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

People who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Jun 2023

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.

27 Jun 2023

New studies show bariatric surgery can improve health for patients with Class 1 obesity

Patient eligibility for bariatric surgery, also called weight-loss or metabolic surgery, has expanded over the last decade and its safety and effectiveness even further established in clinical studies and professional guidelines, but relatively few patients with a body mass index (BMI) below 35 actually get the surgery in any given year, according to new studies presented here at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting.

27 Jun 2023

Is there an association between muscle-building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners?

A recent study investigated whether muscle-building supplements are associated with DNA damage in individuals practicing resistance training.

27 Jun 2023

Is COVID-19 severity of infection a new risk factor for chronic pain?

Researchers investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 infection severity could increase the risk of chronic pain.

27 Jun 2023

Is consuming ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolisms?

Scientists examined the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of venous thromboembolisms.

26 Jun 2023

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

A new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also noted that BMI was a stronger risk factor for women compared to men in terms of gout and psoriatic arthritis. The study will be presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

26 Jun 2023

Body Mass Index News and Research

The Lancet study unveils exciting findings on retatrutide as a novel treatment for type 2 diabetes

Study reveals oral Semaglutide 50 mg as promising treatment for obesity in adults: the Lancet report

Study reveals unhealthy eating habits and poor sleep quality among female college students

BMI cutoff for shoulder replacement surgery could lead to health disparities, MUSC surgeon warns

World's largest map of breast tissue provides an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology

Rising threat: cardiovascular disease on the rise among young adults

Novel PET radiotracer shows high sensitivity, specificity in diagnosing coronary artery disease in obese patients

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

New studies show bariatric surgery can improve health for patients with Class 1 obesity

Is there an association between muscle-building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners?

Is COVID-19 severity of infection a new risk factor for chronic pain?

Is consuming ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolisms?

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

BMI under fire as AMA calls for new approach to address weight

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Women with higher maternal BMI have shorter breastfeeding duration, finds study

Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk in U.S. veterans

Study challenges link between added sugar intake and prediabetes risk

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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