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Redlining and its lasting impact on heart disease and diabetes

Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity were more common and linked to reduced access to healthy foods among people who live in neighborhoods previously subjected to redlining, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

11 Nov 2024

Study reveals liver-brain communication as key to managing circadian eating patterns and obesity

This study uncovers the hepatic vagal nerve's influence on circadian food intake, presenting new avenues for obesity treatment through targeted interventions.

11 Nov 2024

Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer

The evolution of pancreatic cancer screening technologies is pivotal for early detection, addressing key challenges to enhance survival rates and patient care.

11 Nov 2024

Genetic links between osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease reveal hidden common risks

Shared genetic factors may drive both osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease, suggesting a common genetic basis that influences the development of these diseases.

10 Nov 2024

Exploring the protective effects of HSD17B13 in hepatic steatosis

Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a growing global health challenge, accounting for millions of deaths each year. Its major contributors include metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcoholic liver disease (ALD), and hepatitis C virus infection.

8 Nov 2024

Mediterranean diet may reduce type-2 diabetes risk in fatty liver patients

Researchers investigate how Mediterranean diet adherence reduces risk of type-2 diabetes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

Adipo Therapeutics shares results of studies on potential obesity treatment

Adipo Therapeutics LLC, a late-stage, preclinical biopharmaceutical company developing a potential treatment for obesity and related metabolic disorders, presented data from two studies at the annual meeting of The Obesity Society in San Antonio.

7 Nov 2024

Metabolic surgery cuts diuretic dependence in heart failure patients

Pennington Biomedical Research Center researchers at the Metamor Institute, along with colleagues from Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Health-New Orleans, have recently determined that metabolic surgery on patients with heart failure can result in a reduction in the need for oral diuretics, which are used to manage symptoms such as venous and vascular pressures.

7 Nov 2024

Disruptions in liver and brain clocks contribute to unhealthy eating patterns

Disruptions between the brain's master circadian clock and the liver's internal clock, communicated via the hepatic afferent vagal nerve (HVAN), can lead to unhealthy eating patterns and increased weight gain, according to a new study in mice.

7 Nov 2024

Liver-brain connection revealed as key to eating habits and metabolism

People who work the nightshift or odd hours and eat at irregular times are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating patterns not timed with natural daylight and when people typically eat.

7 Nov 2024

Hourglass-shaped stent shows promise for treating microvascular disease

A study at Mayo Clinic suggests that an hourglass-shaped stent could improve blood flow and ease severe and reoccurring chest pain in people with microvascular disease.

7 Nov 2024

Can exercise undo sitting's health risks? New study suggests vigorous activity helps

A study reveals that 30 minutes of daily vigorous exercise may counteract some aging effects of sitting, highlighting the need to reduce sedentary behavior.

7 Nov 2024

The global challenge of weight-related issues in kidney disease

A new nationwide study from Japan spanning a 14 year study period has revealed an increasing trend of overweight and obesity in patients with the incident end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

6 Nov 2024

Study aims to reduce C-section rates in pregnant women with obesity

Pregnant women with obesity face an increased risk of complications, including the need for a cesarean section, which carries its own set of risks.

6 Nov 2024

Polyphenol-rich Mediterranean diets could help keep the brain younger

A study reveals that Mediterranean and green-MED diets rich in polyphenols may slow brain aging and reduce neurodegeneration through improved glycemic control.

6 Nov 2024

Exploring the circadian influence of immune cells on metabolic health and fat storage

Recent research reveals that the immune system interacts with the body's internal clock, influencing both fat storage and temperature regulation. These insights carry substantial implications for individuals with irregular work, eating, or sleep patterns driven by the demands of modern life.

6 Nov 2024

Targeted bacteriophages offer standardized and scalable GI therapy

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating 'good viruses' from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has shown potential in studies with mice and the hope is that it will improve this life-saving treatment through standardization and pave its way toward mainstream medicine.

5 Nov 2024

Celastrol's druggability, molecular targets, and nanocarrier delivery against chronic diseases

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Celastrol is an active compound from the root of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F that shows great potential in the treatment of inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, and obesity.

5 Nov 2024

Babies born to mothers with PCOS and obesity are smaller in size

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

5 Nov 2024

Exposure to flame retardants during pregnancy may affect childhood obesity risk

Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) - chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame retardants - during pregnancy may have varying effects on the risks of childhood obesity, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

4 Nov 2024