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100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

The effect(s) of consuming 100% orange juice compared to an orange-flavored sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB).

16 Jan 2024

Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements

The association between declines in blood lead levels and changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

15 Jan 2024

New research finds semen microbiome's impact on male fertility

The relationship between semen microbiota and changes in semen parameters.

15 Jan 2024

Obesity linked to 73% higher risk of precursor to blood cancer

Individuals with obesity are more likely to have monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that often precedes multiple myeloma, according to new research published in Blood Advances.

12 Jan 2024

Genetics linked to BMI differences across socio-economic groups, study finds

Study in the International Journal of Obesity finds genetic factors contribute to socio-economic position (SEP) related differences in BMI, with lower SEP groups showing higher genetic predisposition to increased BMI.

11 Jan 2024

Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance

A genome-wide study of 402,398 individuals identifies 369 SNPs associated with insulin resistance, offering insights into metabolic diseases and potential therapeutic targets.

11 Jan 2024

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.

11 Jan 2024

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

The effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults.

11 Jan 2024

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Researchers determine the relationship between the use of hearing aids and mortality among adult United States residents with hearing impairment.

10 Jan 2024

Study links low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence to increased middle-age heart disease risk

An extended follow-up study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in middle age.

9 Jan 2024

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

A new study explores stress in relation to glucose levels during treatment at a fertility center since this is likely to impact conception rates and pregnancy success.

9 Jan 2024

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome (NES) symptomatology and its possible links with circadian rhythm.

9 Jan 2024

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

The effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance.

8 Jan 2024

Living near green spaces linked to stronger bones in young children

Study finds that early-life exposure to green spaces positively impacts bone mineral density in young children, suggesting environmental factors play a role in bone health development.

7 Jan 2024

Gut microbiome plays a role in immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that the gut microbiome can influence how well people respond to mRNA COVID vaccines.

4 Jan 2024

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

The effects of four types of sweeteners on insulin sensitivity in young adults.

4 Jan 2024

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.

4 Jan 2024

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

3 Jan 2024

Do hospitalized COVID-19 patients have long-term cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological complications?

Researchers assessed whether psychiatric, neurological, and cognitive complications among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 differ from those with other medical conditions of similar severity.

3 Jan 2024

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

New study finds that adolescent obesity significantly heightens the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood. Even those with high-normal BMI are at risk.

2 Jan 2024

Body Mass Index News and Research

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements

New research finds semen microbiome's impact on male fertility

Obesity linked to 73% higher risk of precursor to blood cancer

Genetics linked to BMI differences across socio-economic groups, study finds

Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Study links low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence to increased middle-age heart disease risk

Is maternal stress associated with blood glucose levels during pregnancy among women attending a fertility center?

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

Living near green spaces linked to stronger bones in young children

Gut microbiome plays a role in immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Do hospitalized COVID-19 patients have long-term cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological complications?

Adolescent obesity heightens the risk of early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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