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Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the kidney outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

26 May 2023

The most important meal of the day: daily breakfast consumption patterns in European adolescents

A recent study published in Nutrients examined daily breakfast consumption (DBC) patterns in adolescents from 23 European countries.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

25 May 2023

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

25 May 2023

The first thousand days of development

Study provides a bird's-eye view of the significant moments of the first thousand days of life.

25 May 2023

$Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?$

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Studying the correlation between prediabetes before the menopause and increased fracture risk.

25 May 2023

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

The relationship between exposure to air pollution and its impact on cardiometabolic health markers.

25 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Researchers design new tool to remove clinician barriers in providing weight management care

After finding that few to no clinicians provided weight management care, researchers developed a weight loss tool called PATHWEIGH.

24 May 2023

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Researchers investigating the association between white blood cell count and LDL hypercholesteremia.

24 May 2023

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 booster vaccination and spontaneous abortion.

24 May 2023

Study demonstrates that age and exercise increases aerosol particle emission

Researchers evaluated the impact of age, body mass index, and gender on aerosol particles.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

A decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging.

23 May 2023

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

Research investigates the impact of "old talk" (negative age-related body talk) on mental health and quality of life, highlighting its limited exploration compared to "fat talk." The study examines the contribution of old talk and fat talk to negative outcomes, considering their correlation and interaction with age.

22 May 2023

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

Research paper investigates the relationship between very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular outcomes in the general population. The study reveals that while men with high HDL-C face an increased risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular death, this association is not observed in women without coronary artery disease.

22 May 2023

Body Mass Index News and Research

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

The most important meal of the day: daily breakfast consumption patterns in European adolescents

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

The first thousand days of development

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Researchers design new tool to remove clinician barriers in providing weight management care

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Study demonstrates that age and exercise increases aerosol particle emission

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Innovative magnetic muscle therapy could reverse decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength in older adults

Unpacking negative body talk: Fat talk holds stronger impact on mental health, while old talk still raises concerns

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

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