Breastmilk from cannabis users showed differences, but cannabis may not be the whole story
With just two human studies directly examining how cannabis use relates to breast milk nutrients and immune components,…
Sunlight, blood sugar and diabetes: a new study finds an intriguing connection
From winter UVA levels to long-term sun-seeking habits, a large UK Biobank study explores how different patterns of…
Study finds greater social jetlag linked to a later eating pattern
A 14-day UK study suggests that differences between workday and weekend sleep schedules may be linked to when…
Breast and prostate cancer survival worsens with metabolic syndrome
In a large study of older US adults, metabolic syndrome marked substantially poorer survival after breast or prostate…
Mitochondrial DNA mutations link to cardiometabolic parameters in metabolic syndrome
Background and objectives Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variability, especially heteroplasmy, is believed to affect cellular immunobiogenesis, particularly in monocytes…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Catestatin restores cardiac metabolic flexibility and enhances mitochondrial function
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart failure, characterized by impaired energy metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction. The…
Fructose drives chronic disease and metabolic syndrome, review finds
A review has found that fructose has underestimated metabolic effects that may cause obesity, weight gain, and metabolic…
Normal weight, high risk: Why doctors say belly fat, not BMI, decides your heart and diabetes risk |
Health professionals are shifting their focus, declaring that a typical Body Mass Index (BMI) isn’t a foolproof indicator…
A healthier thymus predicts longer life and lower cancer and heart disease risk in adults
A long-overlooked immune organ may hold critical clues to longevity, with new imaging evidence linking thymic health to…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…