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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Metabolic syndrome in midlife linked to higher dementia risk

Metabolic syndrome in midlife linked to higher dementia risk

Interferon regulatory factor 8 identified as key driver of liver fat buildup in NAFLD

Interferon regulatory factor 8 identified as key driver of liver fat buildup in NAFLD

New $15 million study aims to understand cardiovascular and kidney disease risk factors in women

New $15 million study aims to understand cardiovascular and kidney disease risk factors in women

Metabolic syndrome found to increase risk of breast cancer recurrence and death

Metabolic syndrome found to increase risk of breast cancer recurrence and death

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Two plant-based diets linked to similar survival benefits and low environmental impact

Two plant-based diets linked to similar survival benefits and low environmental impact

Smoothies with seeds may improve glycemic control, study shows

Smoothies with seeds may improve glycemic control, study shows

American College of Physicians announces $260,000 in grants to advance equitable obesity care

American College of Physicians announces $260,000 in grants to advance equitable obesity care

Exploring the relationship between testosterone and men's health

Exploring the relationship between testosterone and men's health

Scientists link emulsifiers in processed foods to allergy and immune disorders

Scientists link emulsifiers in processed foods to allergy and immune disorders

A pecan a day keeps bad cholesterol away

A pecan a day keeps bad cholesterol away

Skipping exercise? Just sitting less may still improve your metabolic health

Skipping exercise? Just sitting less may still improve your metabolic health

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

Better heart health slows brain aging and lowers dementia risk, study finds

Better heart health slows brain aging and lowers dementia risk, study finds

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

Tirzepatide helps people without diabetes lose 13% body weight in real-world study

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

How much plastic are you eating? This new tool finds out

How much plastic are you eating? This new tool finds out

Surprising study reveals dads’ weight and diet don’t impact baby’s size

Surprising study reveals dads’ weight and diet don’t impact baby’s size

MEDI method unlocks new way to decode dietary habits

MEDI method unlocks new way to decode dietary habits

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