The Time of Day That People With Diabetes Eat May Be Just As Important as Portion Size and Calories
Study finds people with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer and eating carbs earlier in the day is linked to…
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Women With Irregular Periods May Be at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women…
Men With High Levels of Body Fat Have Lower Bone Density and May Be at Risk for Osteoporosis
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels…
Men With Sex Addiction May Have Higher Levels of “Love Hormone” Oxytocin
Cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce hypersexual behavior and oxytocin levels. Men with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than…
Obesity Is More Common in People With Type 1 Diabetes Than Previously Thought
People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal…
Over 4 Million Deaths per Year Caused by Obesity: Safe, Non-Invasive Treatments Could Help End Epidemic
Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a…
Intermittent Fasting Can Help Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases Such As Diabetes and Heart Disease
Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a…
New Treatment Repairs Heart Tissue – May Prevent Heart Failure After Heart Attack
Mouse study finds molecule repairs heart tissue to avoid damage. A study in mice finds treatment with a molecule called MCB-613 repairs heart tissue…
Eating White Button Mushrooms Could Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer
Mouse study suggests mushrooms may suppress androgen receptor activity. The chemicals present in white button mushrooms may slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to…
A Common Type of Antacid May Improve Blood Sugar Control in People With Diabetes
Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to…
Exposure to Harmful Chemicals in Plastics and Personal Care Products May Contribute to Postpartum Depression
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s…
New Once-Weekly Insulin Helps Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Achieve Similar Results to Daily Insulin
A new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low blood sugar episodes compared with a daily basal…
“Hunger Hormone” Ghrelin Affects Monetary Decision Making in Females
High ghrelin levels in healthy females predict more impulsive choices, researchers say. Higher levels of the stomach-derived hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, predict a greater…
Diabetes Medication Semaglutide Reduces Excess Body Fat in People With Obesity
Findings suggest drug has potential to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. In adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like…
Vitamin D Supplements May Protect Those With Low Levels From Severe COVID-19
Study finds more than half of patients with low vitamin D do not receive supplements. Patients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalized for…
Higher Rate of Obesity With Spanish-Speaking Children Than English-Speaking Children in the U.S.
Childhood obesity also more prevalent among U.S. households with low socioeconomic status. Nearly one in five U.S. children and teenagers has obesity, and statistics show…
Over 80% of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Have Vitamin D Deficiency, Study Finds
Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study published in the Endocrine…
Doctor’s Warn: COVID-19 May Cause Deadly Blood Clots – Higher Risk for Some Women
Women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy could face high risk. COVID-19 may increase the risk of blot…
