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Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

A recent study demonstrated the potential of dietary intervention to reduce stroke incidence by half by reducing systemic inflammation.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals breakthrough in non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer

Study uncovers proteomic signatures in blood plasma and cervicovaginal fluid that could lead to non-invasive detection methods for endometrial cancer, demonstrating significant potential for early diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

24 Mar 2024

Study evaluates the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes

A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT) evaluated the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes.

22 Mar 2024

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low/no energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults, without increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

22 Mar 2024

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

A blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints.

22 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Metformin treatment boosts levels of Lac-Phe, an appetite-suppressing metabolite, potentially offering new insights into its mechanism and opening doors for obesity treatments.

19 Mar 2024

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Study found that certain genetic variants in the IL1RN gene significantly reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and mortality in patients, with notable improvements observed in older men carrying specific single-nucleotide variants.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Overweight primary school girls more likely to seek doctor's help for musculoskeletal problems

Primary school girls between the ages of 4 and 11 with a body mass index (BMI) considered overweight or obese are more likely to see a family doctor (GP) at least once about musculoskeletal problems than their healthy weight peers, suggests research, focused on one area of London and published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

18 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

18 Mar 2024

Body Mass Index News and Research

Study investigates the relationship between dietary inflammatory index and stroke risk in US adults

Study reveals breakthrough in non-invasive detection of endometrial cancer

Study evaluates the use of tirzepatide in overweight/obese adults with type 1 diabetes

Sweeteners and sweetness enhancers show promise for weight control

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Overweight primary school girls more likely to seek doctor's help for musculoskeletal problems

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

Obesity in early childhood linked to higher rates of musculoskeletal consultations

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

Mediterranean diet linked to richer gut diversity, study finds

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

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