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A study by the University Hospital of Tübingen, has offered intriguing new insights into the origins of type 2 diabetes and obesity. While poor nutrition and lack of exercise are commonly blamed for obesity, the physiological processes that lead to…
In a report released this week, Oklahoma City is ranked the 12th fattest city among 100 of the most populous U.S. cities. Being overweight or obese affects more than 42% of American adults ages 20 and older, as reported by…
A DEEP DIVE INTO WHY OBESITY CONTROL NEEDS TO BE FACED ON AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL. While watching Super Bowl LIX, I found the commercial breaks as captivating as the game itself. Many advertisements focused on weight loss alternatives and body…
High blood pressure affects approximately 14.4 million people in the UK—over a quarter of the adult population—according to British Heart Foundation statistics. However, only about nine million have received an official diagnosis. The NHS attributes this diagnostic gap primarily to…
Longevity isn’t simply determined by genetics or luck—it’s fundamentally about balance. When discussing longevity, several key factors come into focus: cognitive health, cardiovascular function, cancer prevention, and metabolic stability. Metabolic diseases like diabetes are particularly concerning as they cause systemic…
Obesity significantly reduced the effectiveness of febuxostat-based urate-lowering therapy among men with gout, with those with obesity showing lower target achievement rates and more flares than their normal-weight counterparts. INTRO Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden,…
Maybe not Māori Ozempic, but kawakawa gets clinical trial for obesity-fighting effects Farha Ramzan grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas, given traditional medicines for everything from worms to chilblains. Now she’s unlocking the secrets of a rongoā found…
A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on January 6, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1 , titled ” The profile of oxidative stress markers (arachidonic and linoleic acid derivatives) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in relation to metabolic syndrome .” A research…
Life expectancy has stopped rising at the same pace, with obesity, chronic disease, and COVID-19 among the main culprits. Life spans in wealthy nations have consistently risen for more than 100 years, thanks to better living conditions, healthcare innovations, and…
The chemical compound sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts can be linked to improved blood sugar levels in prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. THE STUDY A…
