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Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Jan 2024

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

The long-term weight loss effects of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people with obesity.

25 Jan 2024

Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management

Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) supplementation to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).

25 Jan 2024

Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds

A study in "JAMA Network Open" reveals that social isolation, more than loneliness, is strongly associated with increased mortality risk in obese individuals compared to those with normal weight.

24 Jan 2024

NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases

A study analyzing UK Biobank data found that individuals who underwent the NHS health evaluation had a lower long-term risk of various diseases and mortality compared to those who did not participate in the assessment.

24 Jan 2024

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that maternal COVID-19 vaccination provides similar antibody levels in preterm and full-term infants' cord blood, with higher doses leading to increased antibodies.

24 Jan 2024

Genomics meets retinal imaging: A powerful fusion can predict future health

The retina is said to provide a window into a person's systemic health. In a new study published January 24th in Science Translational Medicine, physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard combined retinal imaging, genetics and big data to estimate how likely a person is to develop eye and systemic diseases in the future.

24 Jan 2024

COVID-19 lockdown fueled fuel primary school obesity crisis in the UK

Obesity among primary school children in the UK spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a 45% increase between 2019/20 and 2020/21 among 4-5-year-olds, according to a study published on January 24, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Iván Ochoa-Moreno from the University of Southampton, UK, and colleagues.

24 Jan 2024

Pregnant women exposed to common flame retardants may face preterm birth risk

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at UC Davis Health found that exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy was associated with preterm birth, especially among females.

24 Jan 2024

T cells can be reprogrammed to fight aging

The fountain of youth has eluded explorers for ages. It turns out the magic anti-aging elixir might have been inside us all along.

24 Jan 2024

American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care

In an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health research, now celebrating 100 years of lifesaving work, today announced grants totaling $7.8 million to 19 research projects nationwide as part of its Health Care by Food™ initiative.

24 Jan 2024

More than half of Americans uninformed as heart disease claims top spot again

More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.

24 Jan 2024

New European research and innovation project launched to study healthy aging

A new European research and innovation project studying healthy ageing launched this month. This collaborative project has been awarded funding from Horizon Europe, the EU's key funding programme for research and innovation.

24 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Non-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of sight loss, according to a global study review led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher that examined the impacts of pandemic-related disruptions on this vulnerable population.

23 Jan 2024

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Study reviews bladder fermentation syndrome (BFS) and gut fermentation syndrome (GFS), highlighting their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these conditions to avoid misinterpretation in abstinence monitoring.

23 Jan 2024

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

Study demonstrates that long-term hyperglycemia significantly increases the risk of upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions, while BMI influences the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's disease differently.

23 Jan 2024

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

Study reveals that prolonged sitting at work increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, which can be mitigated by alternating sitting with non-sitting activities and engaging in 15-30 minutes of daily leisure-time physical activity.

23 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management

Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds

NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases

Maternal COVID-19 vaccination equally benefits preterm and full-term babies

Genomics meets retinal imaging: A powerful fusion can predict future health

COVID-19 lockdown fueled fuel primary school obesity crisis in the UK

Pregnant women exposed to common flame retardants may face preterm birth risk

T cells can be reprogrammed to fight aging

American Heart Association awards $7.8 million to explore "food is medicine" options for health care

More than half of Americans uninformed as heart disease claims top spot again

New European research and innovation project launched to study healthy aging

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Non-COVID-19 mortality among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Link between long-term hyperglycemia and upper-limb musculoskeletal conditions revealed

Prolonged sitting at work linked to increased mortality risk

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

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