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Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

The internationally recognized body-mass index (BMI) cut-off point for obesity may not be appropriate for middle-aged and older men and women (aged 40-80 years), according to research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

15 May 2024

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

A new Northwestern Medicine study shows that technology alone can't replace the human touch to produce meaningful weight loss in obesity treatment.

15 May 2024

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

New research, presented today at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference 2024, has revealed that high-income individuals have a 32% lower risk of post-stroke mortality.

15 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes in adults with obesity but without diabetes, finding significant weight loss and improved health metrics over four years. The study also highlighted the safety and tolerability of semaglutide across different BMI categories.

14 May 2024

COVID-19 virus can breach blood-retinal barrier, study finds

The blood-retinal barrier is designed to protect our vision from infections by preventing microbial pathogens from reaching the retina where they could trigger an inflammatory response with potential vision loss.

14 May 2024

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

In the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial, a low-fat diet reduced breast cancer mortality, especially in women with more metabolic syndrome (MetS) components (obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol).

13 May 2024

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

13 May 2024

Landmark study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

A landmark study by the DZD, published in 'The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology', sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

13 May 2024

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces loop diuretic dose

Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and dose, and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) regardless of diuretic use, according to late breaking research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

SHINE trial reveals risks of high blood sugar in post-thrombolysis stroke care

An ambitious, nationwide clinical trial led by UVA Health's Karen Johnston, MD, has provided doctors with long-needed insights into the importance of managing stroke patients' blood sugar after treatment with clot-busting therapy.

13 May 2024

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

13 May 2024

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), reveals the anti-inflammatory power of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in adults living with the low-grade inflammation of obesity, shedding light on its potential to help prevent multiple metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

13 May 2024

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

The higher the blood sugar level in pregnant women when first diagnosed with diabetes, the higher the risk of complications around and after birth, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

13 May 2024

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Enhanced weight loss outcomes with GLP-1 analogues and bupropion/naltrexone combination

A study explores the additive effects of combining GLP-1 analog with bupropion/naltrexone on weight loss, finding potential benefits even for those initially unresponsive to monotherapy.

13 May 2024

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes to significant decreases in longevity at the population level.

11 May 2024

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

The long-term effects of flooding on mortality.

10 May 2024

Discrimination linked to accelerated biological aging

Discrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, according to a new study led by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health.

9 May 2024

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Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

COVID-19 virus can breach blood-retinal barrier, study finds

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Obesity, metabolic syndrome impact breast cancer subtypes and mortality

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Landmark study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces loop diuretic dose

SHINE trial reveals risks of high blood sugar in post-thrombolysis stroke care

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Enhanced weight loss outcomes with GLP-1 analogues and bupropion/naltrexone combination

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

Discrimination linked to accelerated biological aging

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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