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Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

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5 Feb 2024

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.

5 Feb 2024

What does the future hold for obesity medication development?

The safety, clinical implications, and challenges of obesity pharmacotherapies based on entero-pancreatic hormone- treatments.

5 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.

4 Feb 2024

Breakthrough obesity treatments on the horizon, rivaling surgery's success

New obesity pharmacotherapies, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and combinations of entero-pancreatic hormones, show promise in achieving significant weight loss, potentially rivaling bariatric surgery's effectiveness.

4 Feb 2024

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Accelerometer-based study reveals physical activity levels significantly influence gut microbiota composition, linking moderate and vigorous exercise to beneficial microbial diversity and function.

3 Feb 2024

Breakthrough gene-editing therapy transforms lives of patients with a hereditary disorder

A group of patients with a hereditary disorder have had their lives transformed by a single treatment of a breakthrough gene-editing therapy, according to the lead researcher.

2 Feb 2024

Study sheds light on 7-DHC's potential to induce cell death-resistant state in tumors

Cell death is fundamental to life and, thus, healthy aging. In the realm of cellular biology, ferroptosis (a form of programmed cell death) has emerged not only as a focal point of research for its potential in eliminating cancer cells, but also its role in a plethora of other diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, eye diseases such as Retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as ischemia, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, acute kidney injury and inflammation.

1 Feb 2024

Abdominal aortic calcification linked to higher risk of rapid weight loss in older women

Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.

1 Feb 2024

Smartphone-based mall walking program could boost daily step count, study suggests

Researchers from Japan evaluated the effectiveness of smartphone-based programs that conduct mall walking in increasing the daily step count, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Feb 2024

Machine learning could personalize diuretic treatment for patients with acute decompensated heart failure

A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease fellow at The Texas Heart Institute and led by his research and residency mentor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Dr. Ambarish Pandey, utilized a machine learning-based approach to identify, understand, and predict diuretic responsiveness in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).

31 Jan 2024

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that resistance training is at least as safe as aerobic exercise for those with heart disease and other health conditions, and for most people can provide similar or additive benefits in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jan 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

Researchers discovered that bathing in Japanese hot springs significantly alters the gut microbiota in healthy individuals, offering potential health benefits by increasing certain beneficial bacteria. This is the first study to explore the distinct effects of different hot spring types on the gut microbiome.

30 Jan 2024

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

What does the future hold for obesity medication development?

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Breakthrough obesity treatments on the horizon, rivaling surgery's success

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Breakthrough gene-editing therapy transforms lives of patients with a hereditary disorder

Study sheds light on 7-DHC's potential to induce cell death-resistant state in tumors

Abdominal aortic calcification linked to higher risk of rapid weight loss in older women

Smartphone-based mall walking program could boost daily step count, study suggests

Machine learning could personalize diuretic treatment for patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Hot spring baths shown to boost gut health, study finds

DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

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