Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of abnormalities that includes obesity, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Advances in scientific knowledge, the increasing prevalence of obesity, and the disorder's role in contributing to cardiovascular disease and diabetes are fueling interest in metabolic syndrome.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. These conditions increase the risk of cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke and heart disease. Individually, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can lead to vascular damage, but a combination of these illnesses is particularly dangerous.

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Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Study finds oral contraceptives may alter glycemic response in women using androgenic pills

Study finds oral contraceptives may alter glycemic response in women using androgenic pills

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

GLP-1 drugs protect brain health by improving neurovascular function and reducing inflammation

Weekly injections of anti-obesity medications cost more than surgery

Weekly injections of anti-obesity medications cost more than surgery

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

CheekAge can accurately predict the risk of mortality, study shows

CheekAge can accurately predict the risk of mortality, study shows

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

Time-restricted eating could offer health benefits to adults with metabolic syndrome

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Global surge in childhood obesity signals an urgent health crisis

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

Ultra-processed foods are silently altering your metabolism, scientists warn

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

Lightly roasted coffee: Benefits for overweight individuals

Lightly roasted coffee: Benefits for overweight individuals

Improved IVF success with the Mediterranean diet, study shows

Improved IVF success with the Mediterranean diet, study shows

Study reveals negative health consequences of sleep disruption for overweight individuals

Study reveals negative health consequences of sleep disruption for overweight individuals

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