Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

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Alder bark may be great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants

An alder bark may become a great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants. That's the results discovered by the IKBFU's Institute of Living Systems researchers.

25 Oct 2019

Researchers identify chemical signatures in blood and urine to measure dietary intake

Researchers at McMaster University have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure dietary intake, potentially offering a new tool for physicians, dieticians and researchers to assess eating habits, measure the value of fad diets and develop health policies.

25 Oct 2019

McMaster University research potentially offers new tool for assessing eating habits

24 Oct 2019

Coffee beans show promise in fighting inflammation, insulin resistance

Coffee has long been proven to provide many health benefits. Aside from its ability to keep us awake throughout the day, it is packed with antioxidants that ward off free radicals.

14 Oct 2019

Lab-grown, testosterone-producing cells could help treat hypogonadism

Researchers have managed to grow human, testosterone-producing cells, which could lead to improved treatment options for low testosterone levels.

9 Oct 2019

Researchers identify an immune cell that helps keep time in the gut

As people go through their daily and nightly routines, their digestive tracts follow a routine, too: digesting food and absorbing nutrients during waking hours, and replenishing worn-out cells during sleep. Shift work and jet lag can knock sleep schedules and digestive rhythms out of whack.

4 Oct 2019

Short-term probiotic therapy regimen may improve symptoms of gout, kidney disease

New research suggests that an individualized probiotic therapy regimen may improve symptoms of gout, gout-related kidney disease and other signs of metabolic syndrome.

4 Oct 2019

High-fat diet with high fructose damages mitochondria in the liver, study shows

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have found that high levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver's ability to properly metabolize fat.

1 Oct 2019

Living in greener neighborhoods linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods are at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces.

26 Sep 2019

Researchers discover how cancer cells can trigger chronic muscle wasting condition

A solid tumor can cause muscle cells in the body to self-destruct. Many cancer patients die from the consequences. Now researchers are discovering more about how cancer cells in a tumor can take control of muscle cell wasting and trigger a chronic, serious condition.

19 Sep 2019

First genetic cause for a rare eye disease discovered

John A. Moran Eye Center physician-researcher Paul S. Bernstein, MD, PhD, and his patients at the University of Utah played a key role in the recent discovery of the first genetic cause for a rare eye disease.

11 Sep 2019

'Weight cycling' may provide metabolic health benefits

Repeatedly losing and regaining weight may lead to improved insulin levels and lower body fat percentages in the long term, even during weight regain phases.

10 Sep 2019

New couples-based intervention shows potential to reduce caregiver distress

There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular health.

10 Sep 2019

Natural 'breakdown' of chemicals may protect against lung disease in 9/11 first responders

The presence of chemicals made as the body breaks down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates can predict whether Sept. 11, 2001 first responders exposed to toxic dust at the World Trade Center site subsequently develop lung disease, a new study finds.

3 Sep 2019

Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

A new study has shown that exercise can restore key tissues and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

2 Sep 2019

Meaningful PTSD symptom improvement linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Research from Saint Louis University finds treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that leads to an improvement in symptoms was associated with a 49 percent lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes.

21 Aug 2019

Fruit fly model for studying diseases like gout, kidney stones reveals new drug targets

A new fruit fly model that mimics diseases associated with high uric acid levels, such as gout and kidney stones, has revealed new targets for developing treatments for these diseases.

From PLOS ONE 16 Aug 2019

Diet with reduced carbohydrate content may be beneficial to patients with type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced carbohydrate content and an increased share of protein and fat.

12 Aug 2019

Dermatology experts publish guidelines for diagnosing, managing hidradenitis suppurativa

An international team of dermatology experts including two from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have published – for the first time in North America - guidelines for diagnosing and managing hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic and debilitating skin disease for which there is no cure.

6 Aug 2019

Alzheimer's Association awards $3 million grant to support Longeveron's innovative clinical trial

The Alzheimer's Association has awarded Longeveron LLC, a Miami-based biopharmaceutical company that develops cellular therapies for aging-related diseases, a $3 million grant to be applied to the company's mesenchymal stem cell Alzheimer's research.

23 Jul 2019

Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Latest Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Alder bark may be great source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants

Researchers identify chemical signatures in blood and urine to measure dietary intake

McMaster University research potentially offers new tool for assessing eating habits

Coffee beans show promise in fighting inflammation, insulin resistance

Lab-grown, testosterone-producing cells could help treat hypogonadism

Researchers identify an immune cell that helps keep time in the gut

Short-term probiotic therapy regimen may improve symptoms of gout, kidney disease

High-fat diet with high fructose damages mitochondria in the liver, study shows

Living in greener neighborhoods linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers discover how cancer cells can trigger chronic muscle wasting condition

First genetic cause for a rare eye disease discovered

'Weight cycling' may provide metabolic health benefits

New couples-based intervention shows potential to reduce caregiver distress

Natural 'breakdown' of chemicals may protect against lung disease in 9/11 first responders

Exercise during pregnancy shown to restore metabolic health

Meaningful PTSD symptom improvement linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Fruit fly model for studying diseases like gout, kidney stones reveals new drug targets

Diet with reduced carbohydrate content may be beneficial to patients with type 2 diabetes

Dermatology experts publish guidelines for diagnosing, managing hidradenitis suppurativa

Alzheimer's Association awards $3 million grant to support Longeveron's innovative clinical trial

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Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

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