Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Latest Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

UTA scientists part of NIH-funded study of precision therapy for HFpEF patients

Nearly half of all heart failure patients do not have effective treatments for their condition, so three researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are taking a more precise approach.

23 Jul 2019

Uranium toxicity might have caused obesity and diabetes in Kuwait, finds new study

According to a new research report, the extremely high prevalence of diabetes and obesity in the Gulf nation of Kuwait might be linked to the very high levels of uranium in these individuals. This in turn could be associated with the large amounts of depleted uranium dumped here in the form of US munitions during the Gulf war of 1990-91.

9 Jul 2019

Adequate consumption of milk and dairy products can help prevent chronic diseases

An adequate consumption of milk and dairy products at different life stages can help prevent various chronic diseases.

3 Jul 2019

Probiotic containing common gut bacterium could halve cardiovascular disease rates

A small study has found that supplements of the gut bacterium, A. muciniphila, may cut cardiovascular disease rates in half.

3 Jul 2019

Intermittent fasting may protect against type 2 diabetes

Intermittent fasting is known to improve sensitivity to the blood glucose-lowering hormone insulin and to protect against fatty liver.

2 Jul 2019

High sleep variability and short sleep duration predict blunted weight loss

This is one of the conclusions of the Predimed-Plus study, Prevention with the Mediterranean Diet, which has been published in the June issue of the International Journal of Obesity. It is the first study to examine whether the quality of sleep is related to weight loss and a reduction in adipose tissue.

28 Jun 2019

Fecal miRNAs could provide clues to early inflammation found in chronic gut conditions

Small molecules found in fecal matter could provide clues to the early inflammation found in chronic gut conditions, such as intestinal bowel disease, and serve as new biomarkers for diagnosis, according to a study led by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

28 Jun 2019

Living environment, air pollution may be linked to increased risk of hypertension

A new study soon to appear in the Journal of Public Health suggests that air pollution and living in apartment buildings may be associated with an increased risk for dangerous conditions like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Metabolomics may be key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease

Metabolomics, the study of small molecules the body produces during metabolism (metabolites) may be a future key to identifying diabetes-related kidney disease.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers reveal benefits of a vacation for our heart health

We all treasure our vacation time and look forward to that time when we can get away from work. With the arrival of summer comes the prime vacation season and along with it one more reasons to appreciate our vacation time: the value to our heart health.

21 Jun 2019

Low-carb diet may reverse metabolic syndrome independent of weight loss

A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don't lose any weight, a new study suggests.

20 Jun 2019

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Thanks to advanced medical treatments, women diagnosed with breast cancer today will likely survive the disease.

19 Jun 2019

Overweight men contribute to increase in fertility problems

About 15% of couples in fertile age have experienced fertility problems. Men contribute to 50% of the cases when a couple cannot achieve the desired pregnancy.

17 Jun 2019

Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women

Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.

12 Jun 2019

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

The results of a large community-based study have shown that the probability of major depressive disorder in children and adolescents with high, low, or normal body mass index differs according to gender.

12 Jun 2019

Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain

Why do we feel listless when we are recovering from an illness? The answer is, apparently, that low-grade chronic inflammation interferes with the dopaminergic signaling system in the brain that motivates us to do things.

5 Jun 2019

Eating blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease - according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK.

31 May 2019

Avoid ultra-processed food!

Two large studies have found that ultra processed foods are associated with harmful effects on the body including obesity, cancer and heart disease.

30 May 2019

Air pollution associated with high risks for birth defects

A study came from the Texas A&M University researchers that shows that the harmful particulate matter present in the atmosphere due to air pollution could lead to birth defects and even still births during pregnancy.

29 May 2019

Exposure to particulate matter can cause birth defects and fatalities during pregnancy

In a comprehensive study, researchers from Texas A&M University have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model.

28 May 2019