Insights into how gut microbes impact childhood obesity reveal promising ways to restore balance and tackle the global epidemic Factors shaping the gut microbiota of infants and young children. During pregnancy, exposure to persistent organic pollutants would impact infant lipid homeostasis in the blood and liver postnatally, and periodontitis or vaginal…

Muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause in people with cancer, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Tailored exercise to boost muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with cancer may help boost…

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young adulthood. However, this is not the case for depression and anxiety, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports.  The study shows that…

Lifestyle modifications alleviate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by improving biochemical, hormonal, and anthropometric parameters. Study:  The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in PCOS Management: A Systematic Review . Image Credit: Images Products/Shutterstock.com Scientists have recently conducted a systematic review to evaluate whether lifestyle interventions aid PCOS management and published their findings in…

Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity. Formally, these drugs are known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and include Mounjaro and…

Physical activity, especially through face-to-face programs, reduces depression and anxiety in these patients. A study led by researchers from the University of Granada, carried out in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Radboud University Medical Center (The Netherlands), has shown that the context in which physical exercise is performed plays a key…

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday). This 'intermuscular' fat is highly prized in beef steaks for cooking. However, little…

When we think about the immune system, we usually associate it with fighting infections. However, a study published in Science by the Champalimaud Foundation reveals a surprising new role. During periods of low energy-such as intermittent fasting or exercise-immune cells step in to regulate blood sugar levels, acting as the "postman" in a previously unknown…

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 2, 2024, entitled "Less frequent skin ulcers among patients with Werner syndrome treated with pioglitazone: findings from the Japanese Werner Syndrome Registry." Scientists from Chiba University in Japan and other institutions have discovered that…

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder. Published in the journal Brain Research, the study highlights how physical…