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Neighborhood disadvantage found to affect blood pressure and cognition

New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive scores, even among people who do not have an existing diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

6 Dec 2024

New compound HPH-15 offers promising alternative to diabetes medications

Kumamoto University scientists have unveiled a novel compound, HPH-15, with dual effects of reducing blood glucose levels and combating fat accumulation, marking a significant leap in diabetes treatment innovation.

6 Dec 2024

A reduction in BMI among adults is associated with lower health care spending, study suggests

A study reveals that weight loss can lead to significant healthcare savings, with 7% savings for a 5% BMI reduction and 30% for a 25% reduction in adults.

6 Dec 2024

Researchers develop diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data

A research team led by professor Nan-Hee Kim from Korea University's College of Medicine (Nan-Hee Kim and So-Young Park of Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism; Min-Hee Kim and Jae-Young Kim of Health Science Research Center) recently developed a diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data. The system was registered for the domestic patent.

5 Dec 2024

Discovery of leptin-responsive neurons offers new hope for obesity treatment

Obesity affects a staggering 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States. While some new popular therapies are helping to tackle the epidemic of obesity, there is still so much that researchers do not understand about the brain-body connection that regulates appetite.

5 Dec 2024

Women with infertility have higher risk of developing systemic autoimmune diseases

Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived birth compared to women without fertility problems.

4 Dec 2024

Anti-obesity medications could help treat alcohol use disorders

Losing weight with anti-obesity medications (AOM) also resulted in decreased alcohol consumption for about half of the participants in a new study appearing in the current issue of JAMA Network Open.

4 Dec 2024

Study shows connection between ultra-processed foods and intramuscular fat

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

4 Dec 2024

Disrupted sleep-wake rhythms linked to liver disease progression

The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is already the most common liver disorder: it affects 30% of adults and between 7% and 14% of children and adolescents, and this prevalence is predicted to rise to more than 55% of adults by 2040.

4 Dec 2024

Study highlights gaps in current health programs for truck drivers

It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing.

4 Dec 2024

Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting

People with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of infection-related deaths, particularly in younger age groups, with infections accounting for 13% of deaths compared to 1.2% in conventional records.

3 Dec 2024

Holistic lifestyle interventions outshine drugs in preventing cardiometabolic diseases

Comprehensive lifestyle interventions prevent cardiometabolic diseases effectively but face challenges in routine care and require supportive policies for lasting impact.

3 Dec 2024

Social media linked to increased sedentary time in adolescents

The World Health Organization recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth.

3 Dec 2024

How carrageenan affects insulin resistance

A randomized controlled trial found that carrageenan, a common food additive, may cause subclinical inflammation and insulin resistance in overweight individuals, mediated by gut permeability and inflammation. Effects were linked to BMI but not observed in non-overweight participants during short-term exposure.

3 Dec 2024

MIT engineers develop inflatable gastric balloon for weight loss

Gastric balloons - silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach - can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat.

3 Dec 2024

Fas-p53 pathway drives metabolic dysfunction and obesity-linked insulin resistance

Researchers unveil Fas-p53 axis as a key regulator in adipocyte metabolism, linking it to obesity and insulin sensitivity through energy expenditure and inflammation pathways.

3 Dec 2024

New food-grade natural solution created for tackling obesity

As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.

2 Dec 2024

Disrupted sleep patterns identified in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

2 Dec 2024

Low levels of arsenic exposure linked to increased kidney cancer risk

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.

2 Dec 2024

Visceral fat found to contribute to Alzheimer's disease development

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

2 Dec 2024