Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of abnormalities that includes obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Advances in scientific knowledge, the increasing prevalence of obesity, and the disorder's role in contributing to cardiovascular disease and diabetes are fueling interest in metabolic syndrome.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. These conditions increase the risk of cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke and heart disease. Individually, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can lead to vascular damage, but a combination of these illnesses is particularly dangerous.

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Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Dietary saturated fats may influence male hormone levels, new study suggests

Dietary saturated fats may influence male hormone levels, new study suggests

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

COVID-19 tied to elevated risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia complications

COVID-19 tied to elevated risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia complications

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

Mediterranean diet and exercise: A powerful combo for transforming body composition

Mediterranean diet and exercise: A powerful combo for transforming body composition

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Higher participation in Specific Health Checkups associated with lower prevalence of kidney disease

Higher participation in Specific Health Checkups associated with lower prevalence of kidney disease