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Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Investigators from the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that among a cohort of women with obstructive coronary artery disease treated at academic medical centers, racial and ethnic disparities did not impact their long-term outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

The study investigates the widespread use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among non-diabetic Brazilian adults, revealing that higher education, income, and BMI increase the likelihood of regular NNS consumption, challenging the perception of NNS as a healthy alternative.

19 Nov 2023

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Researchers examined the original framework of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) implemented in the UK.

19 Nov 2023

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

17 Nov 2023

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

The association between UPF consumption and cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

17 Nov 2023

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

A recent research article in "Diabetes Therapy" examines the effectiveness of ketogenic diets in managing Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Despite potential benefits like weight loss and improved glycemic control, the study highlights unresolved issues and the need for more extensive research before incorporating ketogenic diets into clinical guidelines for diabetes management.

16 Nov 2023

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

JAMA Network Open study finds that diabetes increases colorectal cancer risk among low-income African-American individuals, with stronger associations observed in women, smokers, and those recently diagnosed, suggesting that glycemic control and colonoscopy screenings could mitigate risk.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

The Lancet Regional Health-Europe study finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy may lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, but this protective effect diminishes in adulthood, with adult smoking showing no significant impact on type 1 diabetes risk.

16 Nov 2023

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults.

16 Nov 2023

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates.

15 Nov 2023

Plant-based diets regulate gestational weight gain in early pregnancy

The study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that Iranian pregnant women adhering to plant-based diets had a lower risk of inadequate gestational weight gain, with no significant association observed between these diets and excessive gestational weight gain.

14 Nov 2023

An effective solution to improve visualization of the cervix during pelvic exams

Pelvic exams are an indispensable part of gynecological care and are used to screen for conditions, such as cervical cancer, that affect millions of patients every year.

14 Nov 2023

SELECT trial: Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese patients without diabetes

Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease who do not have diabetes.

13 Nov 2023

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Whether younger age at atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of incident dementia.

13 Nov 2023

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Study investigates how maternal metabolic conditions like pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity mediate the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It highlights the significant role of obstetric and neonatal complications in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managing these complications to mitigate children's risk of developing conditions like ADHD and autism.

12 Nov 2023

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Evidence on vegan (VN) diets for pediatric and adolescent individuals.

10 Nov 2023

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Researchers explore how obesity contributes to cardiovascular disease by investigating this association in low-risk people.

10 Nov 2023

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Researchers are exploring how diets high in ultra-processed foods influence reward processing in the brain and potentially lead to increased food intake and obesity in young adults. This trial aims to clarify the effects of these foods on brain chemistry and decision-making during a critical developmental stage.

9 Nov 2023

New AI-powered growth chart tracks muscle mass in growing children

Leveraging artificial intelligence and the largest pediatric brain MRI dataset to date, researchers have now developed a growth chart for tracking muscle mass in growing children.

9 Nov 2023

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

The associations between functional and structural components of social connection and all-cause and CVD mortality.

9 Nov 2023

Body Mass Index News and Research

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

UK's national health service diabetes program proves effective in managing prediabetes, major study finds

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

Consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and cardiometabolic multimorbidity

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Plant-based diets regulate gestational weight gain in early pregnancy

An effective solution to improve visualization of the cervix during pelvic exams

SELECT trial: Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese patients without diabetes

Is there an association between atrial fibrillation onset age and incident dementia?

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Debate intensifies over vegan diets for children, pediatric associations weigh in

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

New AI-powered growth chart tracks muscle mass in growing children

UK Biobank study links social connections with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

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