Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

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Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Researchers explore the effects of a dietary intervention in postpartum women with higher body mass index.

2 Oct 2023

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

Recent study in Scientific Reports finds a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among healthy Korean adults. The research suggests that NAFLD may contribute to a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of VTE.

27 Sep 2023

Research could lead to the development of new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise

A brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise.

25 Sep 2023

Could CaMKK2 enzyme be the key to treating bipolar disorder?

Researchers explore the role of the CaMKK2 signaling pathway in bipolar disorder, suggesting it as a new treatment target. By targeting this enzyme, scientists aim to develop more effective therapies for bipolar symptoms and metabolic dysfunction.

24 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Researchers conducted a prospective population-based analysis to understand whether vitamin D levels were associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality, and overall mortality.

20 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

Study reports on a 14-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis who experienced complete symptom resolution after combining monoclonal antibody treatment with a Mediterranean diet. Highlighting the role of diet in managing inflammatory skin conditions, the case study suggests the therapeutic potential of integrating dietary changes with medical treatment for improved outcomes.

10 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Dectin-1 stimulation promotes pro-inflammatory response in HIV-positive individuals

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 16, entitled, "Dectin-1 stimulation promotes a distinct inflammatory signature in the setting of HIV-infection and aging."

31 Aug 2023

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

Chronic liver injury results in the development of liver fibrosis in approximately 25% of individuals in response to diverse insults, and several aspects of the development of liver injury appear to be common to a variety of initiating factors.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

Middle-aged adults with cluster of unhealthy traits have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier

Middle-aged adults with three or more unhealthy traits including slightly high waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier than their peers, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023.

25 Aug 2023

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases-;such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension-;with varying rates based on race and ethnicity.

23 Aug 2023

Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Latest Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Benefits of postpartum dietary intervention on weight management in obese women

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

Research could lead to the development of new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise

Could CaMKK2 enzyme be the key to treating bipolar disorder?

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Dectin-1 stimulation promotes pro-inflammatory response in HIV-positive individuals

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

Middle-aged adults with cluster of unhealthy traits have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Astronauts' bone marrow fat can help replenish red blood cells and bone after space travel

Meta-analysis reports global prevalence of MAFLD of 38.8% in adults

Study shows arterial stiffness as a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents

Androgen deprivation therapy increases the risk of depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Latest Metabolic Syndrome News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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