Race, pre-pregnancy BMI may help predict maternal weight gain
CHICAGO--Race and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) both affect leptin and adiponectin levels, and leptin levels in mid-pregnancy may be an important predictor of weight...
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Breastfeeding may protect high-birthweight infants from childhood obesity
CHICAGO--Breastfeeding may protect high-birthweight infants from having overweight or obesity as children, new research from South Korea suggests. The results will be presented in a...
Overeating during breastfeeding may affect the health of offspring
CHICAGO--Mothers who overeat during the period when they are breastfeeding may have children who are at increased risk of becoming obese and going through early...
Hormone imbalance may explain higher diabetes rates in sleep-deprived men
CHICAGO--Studies have found an association between insufficient sleep and the development of insulin resistance, one of the factors that cause type 2 diabetes, and now...
New diabetes drug may help people with obesity lose weight
CHICAGO--A compound that mimics a naturally occurring hormone that regulates appetite may help people who have obesity but not diabetes to lose weight, a new...
Consuming low-calorie sweeteners may predispose overweight individuals to diabetes
CHICAGO--Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners could promote metabolic syndrome and predispose people to prediabetes and diabetes, particularly in individuals with obesity, a new study on human...
Mediterranean diet is linked to higher muscle mass, bone density after menopause
CHICAGO--The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet also appears to be good for an older woman's bones and muscles, a new study of postmenopausal women in Brazil finds....
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...
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...
