Marshaling the Microbiome against Obesity, Infection, and Inflammation
Marshaling the Microbiome against Obesity, Infection, and Inflammation
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How fasting may prevent obesity-related insulin resistance
How fasting may prevent obesity-related insulin resistance
Scientists conducted a small study of the 30-day fasting practice of Ramadan and found evidence of significant metabolic benefits. Source: How fasting may prevent obesity-related insulin Read more
Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults
Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults
Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to Read more
Effects of Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on cardio-metabolic markers in metabolic syndrome participants: A pilot study
Effects of Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on cardio-metabolic markers in metabolic syndrome participants: A pilot study
This study compared acute supplementation of Montmorency tart cherries in capsule (MTCC) and juice (MTCJ) forms in MetS humans, as potential prophylactic interventions against cardio-metabolic diseases. Source: Effects of Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on cardio-metabolic markers in metabolic syndrome participants: A pilot Read more
Exercise Boosts Function in Older CKD Patients
Exercise Boosts Function in Older CKD Patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with comorbidities gained some benefits from exercise training, researchers reported here. Source: Exercise Boosts Function in Older CKD Read more
Dermatologic Manifestations of Hirsutism
Dermatologic Manifestations of Hirsutism
Hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of thick dark hair in locations where hair growth in women usually is minimal or absent (see the image below). Such male-pattern growth of Read more
Bariatric surgery reduces mortality risk following MI, stroke
Bariatric surgery reduces mortality risk following MI, stroke
Adults with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery are less likely to die from a myocardial infarction or stroke compared with adults who do not undergo bariatric surgery whether or not they Read more
Multiple pregnancies increase diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Multiple pregnancies increase diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women reporting a history of at least four pregnancies were 28% more likely to develop diabetes when compared with women who reported two or three pregnancies, according to an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. Source: Multiple pregnancies increase diabetes risk in postmenopausal Read more
Abnormal sleep patterns raise HbA1c levels in prediabetes, untreated type 2 diabetes
Abnormal sleep patterns raise HbA1c levels in prediabetes, untreated type 2 diabetes
Adults with prediabetes or untreated type 2 diabetes who sleep fewer than 5 hours or more than 8 hours per night tend to have higher blood glucose levels than those who sleep between 7 and 8 hours, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. Source: Abnormal sleep patterns raise HbA1c levels in prediabetes, untreated type... Read more Read more
Type 1 Diabetes Has Early Adverse Effects on Bone Mineral Density 
Type 1 Diabetes Has Early Adverse Effects on Bone Mineral Density 
For children with type 1 diabetes(T1D), adverse effects on bone mineral density (BMD) begin early in the course of disease, according to study results published in The Journal of Clinical Read more