E-cigarettes may lead to accumulation of fat in the liver
CHICAGO--Using e-cigarettes may lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver, a study of mice exposed to the devices suggests. The research will be...
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In BRCA mutation carriers, obesity is linked with increased DNA damage
CHICAGO -- Being obese or having a higher body mass index (BMI) while carrying a BRCA (BReast CAncer gene) mutation is positively linked with higher...
High-energy breakfast promotes weight loss
CHICAGO--In patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a meal schedule that includes a high-energy breakfast promotes weight loss, improves diabetes and decreases the need...
Stem cell therapy may help reverse effects of premature menopause, restore fertility
CHICAGO--Young women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) may be able to use their own bone marrow stem cells to rejuvenate their ovaries and avoid the...
Low sperm count not just a problem for fertility
CHICAGO -- A man's semen count is a marker of his general health, according to the largest study to date evaluating semen quality, reproductive function...
Dimethandrolone undecanoate shows promise as a male birth control pill
CHICAGO--A new birth control pill for men appears to be safe when used daily for a month, with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception, study...
Drinking alcohol makes your heart race
Barcelona, Spain - 18 March 2018: The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets, according to research presented today at EHRA 2018...
Stroke prevention drugs may help reduce dementia risk for atrial fibrillation patients
Barcelona, Spain - 18 March 2018: Patients with atrial fibrillation could reduce the risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention medications, according to recommendations published...
Veterans with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control using telehealth
CHICAGO--A telehealth program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in...
Glucose monitoring helps prevent hypoglycemia in hospitalized heart disease patients
CHICAGO--Hospitalized patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) may need frequent glucose monitoring to prevent hypoglycemia and death, new research reports. The results will be...
Too few women with diabetes receive recommended preconception counseling
CHICAGO--Not enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests. The findings will be presented in...
Estrogen may reduce disordered eating in female athletes with irregular periods
CHICAGO--Giving one year of estrogen replacement to female athletes with exercise-induced menstrual irregularities improves drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction and uncontrolled eating, a new stud..
Clinical medicine training prepares medical students to treat transgender patients
CHICAGO--Medical students who are specifically trained in clinical transgender medicine are better prepared to treat transgender patients, a new study from Boston University School of...
Roux-en-Y surgery linked with more non-vertebral fractures than adjustable gastric banding
CHICAGO--Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery may be at greater risk for non-vertebral fracture than those having adjustable gastric banding (AGB), a new population-based...
Exposure to low levels of BPA during pregnancy can lead to altered brain development
CHICAGO -- New research in mice provides an explanation for how exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy, even at levels...
