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The effectiveness of sotrovimab vs. molnupiravir in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-hospitalized high-risk COVID-19 adult patients

Researchers compared the efficacy of sotrovimab and molnupiravir in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes among non-hospitalized and high-risk COVID-19 patients across England.

25 May 2022

'Crown-like structures' surrounding breast tumors could hinder treatment response, study finds

A new study from the University of Southampton has discovered that 'crown-like structures' surrounding breast tumors in overweight and obese patients could hinder their response to therapy.

24 May 2022

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

24 May 2022

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality – often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.

23 May 2022

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

A lifestyle intervention program of increased physical activity, healthy eating and aiming for weight loss of 7% or more, or taking the medication metformin were effective long-term to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.

23 May 2022

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

Eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 May 2022

The interaction between genetics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ wellbeing over time

The study examined how genetics affected the physical and mental health and behavioral patterns related to lifestyle, using data from the Lifelines biobank.

23 May 2022

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Genetics and environmental factors contribute to how socioeconomic status shapes the brain architecture

Your education, your job, your income, the neighborhood you live in: Together these factors are considered to represent socioeconomic status (SES) and contribute to a variety of health and social outcomes, from physical and mental health to educational achievement and cognitive capacities.

18 May 2022

The impact of NSAIDs on COVID-19 severity

Researchers examine potential correlations between NSAID use and COVID-19 severity.

18 May 2022

New weight-loss intervention focuses on improving a person’s response to hunger cues

People who are highly responsive to food lost more weight and, importantly, were more successful at keeping the pounds off using a new alternative weight-loss intervention that targets improving a person's response to internal hunger cues and their ability to resist food, reported a team led by University of California San Diego experts in the May 18, 2022 online issue of JAMA Network Open.

18 May 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

Researchers reported that gestational diabetes mellitus and obesity were associated with severe COVID-19.

18 May 2022

Time-restricted eating may reduce cardiovascular risk among older breast cancer survivors

Older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic risk factors who restricted food intake to eight hours during the weekday, followed by 16 hours of fasting, lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after a few weeks, according to a new research letter publishing today in JACC: CardioOncology.

17 May 2022

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

A new study discusses the risk of COVID-19-related complications in pregnancy and the role of vaccination in reducing this risk.

17 May 2022

Factors impacting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare personnel

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed variables that influence anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibody titers in medical professionals.

16 May 2022

The association between modifiable healthy lifestyle components and lifetime gain in the general Japanese population

In a recent paper posted to the Age and Ageing, investigators illustrated the effect of adopting a changeable healthy lifestyle on lifetime gains from middle to old age.

13 May 2022

Lean people with NAFLD more likely to have cardiovascular disease than those who are overweight

Those with a normal body mass index (BMI) with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to have cardiovascular disease than those who are overweight or living with obesity, according to research selected for presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

13 May 2022

Maternal obesity greatly increases offspring's risk of cardiac problems in later life

Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the fetus according to a new study in mice. The study, published in The Journal of Physiology found that maternal obesity causes molecular changes in the heart of the fetus and alters expression of genes related to nutrient metabolism, which greatly increases offspring's risk of cardiac problems in later life.

12 May 2022

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to CVD risk later in life

In a recent study published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, researchers evaluated the associations between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD).

12 May 2022

Changing lifestyle behaviors can have a marked effect on lifespan, study finds

Idioms and proverbs about the importance of maintaining good health span the ages. Many emphasize how closely health is tied to happiness and the opportunity to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

11 May 2022

Body Mass Index News and Research

The effectiveness of sotrovimab vs. molnupiravir in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes in non-hospitalized high-risk COVID-19 adult patients

'Crown-like structures' surrounding breast tumors could hinder treatment response, study finds

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

The interaction between genetics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ wellbeing over time

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Genetics and environmental factors contribute to how socioeconomic status shapes the brain architecture

The impact of NSAIDs on COVID-19 severity

New weight-loss intervention focuses on improving a person’s response to hunger cues

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

Time-restricted eating may reduce cardiovascular risk among older breast cancer survivors

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Factors impacting anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in healthcare personnel

The association between modifiable healthy lifestyle components and lifetime gain in the general Japanese population

Lean people with NAFLD more likely to have cardiovascular disease than those who are overweight

Maternal obesity greatly increases offspring's risk of cardiac problems in later life

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to CVD risk later in life

Changing lifestyle behaviors can have a marked effect on lifespan, study finds

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Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

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