Brazilian researchers are warning about the impact of repeated cycles of intentional weight loss followed by unintentional weight gain on women’s cardiometabolic health. This “yo-yo effect” also reduces brown fat activity, which is necessary for burning energy. The researchers from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) studied 121 women aged 20–41 and divided them into … Read more
Among patients with overweight/obesity, a diet adapted to an individual’s chronotype was more effective in promoting weight loss and improving cardiometabolic health and gut microbiota (GM) than a conventional low-calorie diet. “Emerging evidence suggests that aligning dietary patterns with an individual’s circadian rhythm, or chronotype, may optimize metabolic processes and gut microbiota (GM) composition and … Read more
TOPLINE: Most patients with psoriasis experienced clinical improvement or remission after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in a systematic review. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review of 14 studies that included 169 patients (mean age, 46.8 years; 74% women) with psoriasis who underwent MBS. Participants underwent various surgical procedures; gastric bypass was the most common … Read more
TOPLINE: Parental metabolic syndrome (MetS) had a notable impact on the metabolic health of offspring; paternal MetS showed stronger associations with several metabolic markers in boys, whereas maternal MetS was linked to elevated triglyceride levels in both sexes but affected other markers, primarily in boys. METHODOLOGY: Multiple studies have examined the influence of parental MetS … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — A program at Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, is currently one of just two in the United States that trains nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide endocrine specialty care, but more could be on the way. Established in 2016, the program was “a result of national demand for diabetes and … Read more
Los Angeles — New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists may be able to help cigarette smokers reduce weight gain while they are quitting. A team led by Debora Xavier, M.D., conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine how abstinence from cigarettes and post-cessation weight … Read more
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Navigating Drug Interactions Bucharest – May 9, 2024 – Prostate cancer treatment involves careful management of drug interactions, as certain medications can pose risks when combined. This article explores the challenges of navigating these interactions,specifically concerning relugolix,a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. When is it a concern? Healthcare providers and patients must be aware … Read more
TOPLINE: Metabolic syndrome was associated with a 24% increased risk for young-onset dementia, defined as dementia before the age of 65 years, with stronger associations found in women vs men, younger vs older adults, and individuals with vs without depression, a new study showed. METHODOLOGY: This nationwide population-based cohort study included data from more than … Read more
TOPLINE: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cell–derived exosomes demonstrated the ability to alter healthy donor cell function and suppress normal blood cell formation. These particles affected monocytes, fibrocytes, and lymphocytes, leading to changes in gene expression and protein levels that may contribute to disease progression. METHODOLOGY: Researchers examined CLL cell–derived exosomes and their effects on healthy … Read more
The same biological processes that drive aging — such as energy loss — may also contribute to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a metabolic age clock that evaluates an individual’s metabolic function relative to the expected norm for their age group. Using this tool, they identified a … Read more