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Study investigates whether obesity protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage

According to a major Finnish-Norwegian study, the previously reported association of obesity with a lower risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage appears to be primarily explained by people's smoking habits.

11 Nov 2021

Protein in the blood could predict type 2 diabetes many years before diagnosis

A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has identified a protein in the blood that could predict type 2 diabetes up to nineteen years before the onset of the disease.

11 Nov 2021

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

The loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging. Older women with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and function) are at an increased risk of reduced mobility, diminished quality of life, heart disease, and fall-related injuries.

10 Nov 2021

Early or late bedtimes may cause adverse consequences for cardiovascular health

Going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal – Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

9 Nov 2021

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Women were more likely than men to report feeling stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of their body mass index or weight, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

8 Nov 2021

Firefighters’ blood pressure often soars when the alarm sounds for an emergency

When the alarm sounds for an emergency, blood pressure among firefighters often soars, according to preliminary research funded by the American Heart Association and presented today at the Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

8 Nov 2021

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

A new study discusses the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the respiratory and olfactory mucosa of the nasal cavity.

4 Nov 2021

Study finds large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic, socioeconomic groups in England

A nationwide study of over 1 million births in the English National Health Service (NHS) between 2015 and 2017, published in The Lancet, has found large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic and socioeconomic groups in England.

1 Nov 2021

Nutrient-rich potatoes can be part of a healthy diet for adolescent girls, study shows

Adolescence is a critical period for the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors that are largely influenced by diet and lifestyle. Understanding these risk factors is essential to developing effective dietary guidance for disease prevention targeting this critical age period.

27 Oct 2021

Wearable technology helps researchers to better understand the underlying health conditions

Wearable technology such as the Apple Watch is allowing researchers to recruit a more diverse group of participants to health and wellness studies, helping them better understand the underlying health conditions they could only dream about glimpsing at before, according to a new three-year landmark observational University of Michigan study.

26 Oct 2021

Decreasing length of hospitalization increases post-discharge complications for surgical patients

New study results suggest the national trend toward decreasing length of hospitalization after surgical procedures may come at the expense of an increasing proportion of complications occurring after patients leave the hospital.

25 Oct 2021

A comparison between Pfizer/BioNTech's and Sinopharm's SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

Researchers compare antibody titers elicited the Pfizer‐BioNTech mRNA and the classic inactivated virus Sinopharm vaccines.

24 Oct 2021

Newborns who sleep longer without disturbances less likely to be overweight in infancy

Scientists have long suggested that getting enough sleep at night is vital to staying healthy. Few studies, however, highlight the necessity of sufficient sleep during the first months of life.

22 Oct 2021

Drug company pipelines are filling up with new molecules to help people lose weight

Drugs that promise to help people lose weight have had a checkered past, such as the infamous fen-phen that was pulled from the market in 1997 after reports of heart valve damage. But now, drug company pipelines are filling up with new molecules that aim to help people safely shed extra pounds, according to a cover story in Chemical & Engineering News, an independent news outlet of the American Chemical Society.

21 Oct 2021

Body Mass Index News and Research

Study investigates whether obesity protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage

Protein in the blood could predict type 2 diabetes many years before diagnosis

Older women with sarcopenia less likely to experience hot flashes

Early or late bedtimes may cause adverse consequences for cardiovascular health

Women more likely than men to feel stigmatized about abdominal fat, regardless of BMI

Firefighters’ blood pressure often soars when the alarm sounds for an emergency

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

Study finds large inequalities in pregnancy outcomes between ethnic, socioeconomic groups in England

Nutrient-rich potatoes can be part of a healthy diet for adolescent girls, study shows

Wearable technology helps researchers to better understand the underlying health conditions

Decreasing length of hospitalization increases post-discharge complications for surgical patients

A comparison between Pfizer/BioNTech's and Sinopharm's SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

Newborns who sleep longer without disturbances less likely to be overweight in infancy

Drug company pipelines are filling up with new molecules to help people lose weight

Study may help investigate the role of gut virome in health and disease

Factors contributing to a weak antibody response to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Statin treatment and COVID-19 mortality

People with obesity overrepresented among COVID-19 patients receiving intensive care

Does vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Study detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen along with low sperm count

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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