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.

History of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Metabolic Syndrome Prevention

Metabolic Syndrome Treatment

Metabolic Syndrome and Bariatric Surgery

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Latest Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Research sheds light on how fat cells safely enlarge to store energy

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), led by Professor Miguel Ángel del Pozo Barriuso, who heads the Mechanoadaptation and Caveolae Biology group at the CNIC, has identified an essential mechanism in fat cells (adipocytes) that enables them to enlarge safely to store energy.

28 Nov 2024

Understanding the pathophysiological relationship between OSA and metabolic syndrome

Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality globally, particularly among individuals with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS).

27 Nov 2024

Philadelphia beverage tax: Did it curb childhood obesity?

The 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax aimed to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and improve pediatric health. While it significantly reduced sugary drink purchases, its impact on overall pediatric weight was limited, with minor changes observed in specific subgroups.

27 Nov 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce kidney failure risk and cardiovascular events

Researchers evaluate the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes.

27 Nov 2024

Insulin resistance linked to increased risk of aortic stenosis

A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease – aortic stenosis (AS).

27 Nov 2024

Study explores factors influencing the acquisition of exercise habits in middle-aged workers

Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance—a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve lifestyle habits for individuals with metabolic syndrome and those at presumptive risk of metabolic syndrome.

23 Nov 2024

Kimchi found to significantly reduce body fat and combat obesity

Approximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized obesity as a significant health issue and highlighted its impact on the quality of life and overall health of individuals across the world.

20 Nov 2024

How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

Western diet accelerates endometriosis growth and disrupts gut health

This study found that a Western diet doubles the growth of endometriotic lesions in mice and depletes the gut microbiome's beneficial bacterium, Akkermansia muciniphila, which may exacerbate endometriosis symptoms.

12 Nov 2024

Mediterranean diet may reduce type-2 diabetes risk in fatty liver patients

Researchers investigate how Mediterranean diet adherence reduces risk of type-2 diabetes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.

8 Nov 2024

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

Research indicates elevated cardiovascular risk in vitiligo patients, underscoring the necessity for enhanced monitoring and preventive healthcare measures.

29 Oct 2024

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

This research highlights the metabolic effects of androgenic contraceptives, showing significant increases in postprandial glucose and insulin levels in women.

18 Oct 2024

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Research explores how excessive sugar consumption can drive systemic inflammation, disrupt the gut and oral microbiomes, and contribute to periodontal inflammation, with implications for global health.

10 Oct 2024

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

Research highlights how GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve brain health by targeting the neurovascular unit, linking metabolic health to cognitive function. It suggests potential therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

7 Oct 2024

Weekly injections of anti-obesity medications cost more than surgery

The cost of taking weekly injections of popular anti-obesity medications liraglutide (Saxenda) or semaglutide (Wegovy) exceeds that of metabolic and bariatric surgery in less than a year, according to a recent analysis published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy.

7 Oct 2024

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

Researchers developed CheekAge, an epigenetic clock based on buccal cells, and found it predicted mortality risk with significant accuracy. This study validates CheekAge as a reliable aging biomarker, outperforming first-generation clocks.

6 Oct 2024

CheekAge can accurately predict the risk of mortality, study shows

We don't all age at the same rate. But while some supercentenarians may age exceptionally slowly due to winning the genetics jackpot, a plethora of behavioral and lifestyle factors are known to speed up aging, including stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition, smoking, and alcohol.

1 Oct 2024