Keto Diet and Exercise May Help Protect Nerves in Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) and exercise could help prevent and treat nerve damage caused by metabolic …
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Why Your Metabolism Matters: Liver Disease and Cancer Risk
Researchers studied over 24,000 American adults to understand how metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight gain, high blood sugar, and unhealthy …
Read MoreBetter Diet Balance May Help Fight Depression in People With Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 6,200 American adults who have metabolic syndrome—a group of health conditions including high blood pressure and extra belly fat. They …
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease May Weaken Your Hearing Protection
Scientists discovered why people with a fatty liver disease called MASH have more hearing problems. Using mice, researchers found that this liver condition …
Read MoreWhere You Carry Fat Matters More Than Weight Alone
Researchers studied nearly 29,000 American adults to understand how different body measurements predict serious health problems involving the heart, kidneys, …
Read MoreFermented Dairy May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers in Finland studied over 5,000 adults to see if eating fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese could help prevent metabolic syndrome—a group …
Read MoreImportant Update: Vitamin D Study Retracted Due to Data Concerns
A research study about vitamin D and metabolic syndrome in rats has been officially retracted (taken back) by the journal that published it. This means the …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Control Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers studied 193 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand how their eating habits affect their condition. They found that people with …
Read MorePlant-Based Omega-3s May Help Your Heart and Metabolism
Scientists reviewed research on alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a healthy fat found in plants like flaxseeds, walnuts, and canola oil. This fat is important for …
Read MoreHow Unhealthy Eating Changes Your Heart's Rhythm
Scientists discovered that eating an unhealthy Western diet changes how your heart beats and communicates with your brain. Using mice, researchers found that …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Reduce Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers looked at 50 different studies to see if vitamin D supplements could help people with obesity and metabolic syndrome—a condition involving excess …
Read MoreFermented Soybeans and Grains May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether fermented black soybeans and a grain called adlay could help mice on unhealthy diets lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreYour Genes Don't Fully Explain Your Weight or Health
Scientists studied 211 adults to understand how genes, diet, and exercise affect weight and health. They found that while genes do influence how much you …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity and Metabolic Problems
Scientists discovered that a common gut bacteria called Phocaeicola vulgatus might help prevent obesity-related health problems. When researchers gave this …
Read MoreBitter Melon May Help Balance the Keto Diet's Effects
Researchers tested whether bitter melon extract could help reduce unwanted side effects of the ketogenic (keto) diet. They gave some rats a keto diet, some …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better
Researchers discovered that coptisine, a natural substance found in plants, might help people's bodies process sugar more effectively. In studies with mice and …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Helpers: New Ways to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Scientists are discovering that special substances called prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help fix problems with your gut bacteria, which may …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Hurt Women's Brains More Than Men's
Researchers studied how eating a high-fat diet affects the brain in mice that develop Alzheimer's disease, comparing males and females. They found that female …
Read MoreA Protein That Slows Weight Gain? New Discovery in Obesity Research
Scientists discovered that a protein called uPA (urokinase plasminogen activator) plays an important role in how our bodies gain weight and develop …
Read MoreWhy Young Indonesians Are Getting Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Indonesian teenagers and young adults to understand a health condition called metabolic syndrome—a group of problems like high …
Read MoreNew Probiotic from Cheese May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Scientists discovered a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in Egyptian cottage cheese that might help people with metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreWhy a Hidden Hormone System Matters for Male Fertility
Scientists discovered that a special hormone system in the body, called GnIH/GPR147, plays a crucial role in keeping sperm healthy and active. When this system …
Read MoreEating Better Food Changes Your Gut Bacteria in Healthy Ways
Scientists studied 269 adults to understand how eating healthy food affects the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines, and how those bacteria …
Read MoreTwo Medicines Help Fix Damage from Unhealthy Diets
Scientists compared two different medicines to see which one better helps repair damage caused by eating too much fatty and sugary food. They looked at how …
Read MoreCan Eating Only During a 10-Hour Window Help People With Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers are testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within a 10-hour window and fasting for 14 hours—could help people with metabolic …
Read MoreNew Surgery Combo Helps Obese Rats Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new surgical approach combining two procedures on obese rats to see if it could help them lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreA Gas in Your Body May Help Fight Unhealthy Weight Gain
Scientists discovered that a natural gas called hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays an important role in keeping your body healthy when you eat too much fatty and …
Read MoreFoods With Live Bacteria May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how eating foods containing live microbes (like yogurt and fermented foods) affects metabolic …
Read MoreTeaching Aboriginal Australians to Manage Diabetes With Better Foods
Researchers in Australia are testing a new program called 'Nra:gi Ya:yun' (meaning 'very good foods') designed specifically for Aboriginal people dealing with …
Read MoreCan Andean Blueberries Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers looked at whether a wild berry called agraz (Andean blueberry) could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood pressure, …
Read MoreSpecial Seeds May Help Fight High Cholesterol and Liver Damage
Researchers tested whether specially prepared samh seeds could help rats on unhealthy, high-fat diets. They compared raw seeds, sprouted seeds, and fermented …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Heart Disease Risk Beyond Just Weight
Researchers studied over 9,500 people to find a better way to predict who might develop heart disease. They discovered that a simple blood test measuring two …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Liver Problems in Teens Works Better Than Old Method
Doctors have a new way to identify teenagers with fatty liver disease that works better than the old method. Researchers looked at health information from over …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Treatment Shows Promise for Teen Weight and Health
Researchers tested a new treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—essentially transferring healthy gut bacteria from donors to patients—in …
Read MoreNew Drug Combo Shows Promise for Fighting Obesity and Heart Problems
Researchers discovered that combining three different treatments works much better together than separately for fighting obesity and heart disease. They tested …
Read MoreCan Barberry Berries Help Your Heart and Weight?
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with heart health and weight. Barberry is a small red berry …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Heart Health and Weight
Researchers tested a supplement called polyglucosamine L112 to see if it could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Weight and Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MorePurple Berry Extract May Help Heart Health in Older Adults
Researchers tested whether a supplement made from aronia berries (also called chokeberries) could help older adults with metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreHow to Eat Better to Fix Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists reviewed many studies about how food affects a common cholesterol problem called atherogenic dyslipidemia, where people have too many triglycerides …
Read MoreTree Bark Extract May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome in New Study
Researchers tested whether an extract from magnolia tree bark could help prevent metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems including high blood pressure, …
Read MoreVitamin E May Help Protect Your Liver From Fatty Disease
Researchers studied how a fatty liver disease called MASH develops and found that tiny molecules called microRNAs play an important role in the disease …
Read MoreBelly Fat and Gut Bacteria: What Indonesian Research Reveals
Researchers in Indonesia studied how the bacteria living in our stomachs might be connected to belly fat. They looked at 46 adults and found that people with …
Read MoreA Common Food Additive May Help Fight Metabolic Disease
Researchers discovered that sodium nitrate, a substance found in some foods and used as a preservative, might help prevent and treat metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Fat Storage Affects How It Processes Food
Scientists discovered that people who store extra fat in their liver respond differently to eating a fatty, sugary meal compared to those with less liver fat. …
Read MoreEating Eggs and Dairy May Help Prevent Metabolic Problems
Researchers studied over 15,000 middle-aged and older adults in China to understand how different eating patterns affect their health and weight. They found …
Read MoreFoods That Cause Body Inflammation Linked to Heart and Kidney Disease
Researchers studied over 17,000 American adults to understand how inflammatory foods affect heart, kidney, and metabolic health. They found that people who ate …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Brain Health in Metabolic Disease
Researchers tested a new medication called Sotagliflozin on mice with obesity and high blood sugar to see if it could protect brain function. The drug …
Read MoreTeaching People About Food Helps Fix Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether teaching adults about healthy eating could improve their metabolic syndrome—a condition where people develop high …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetics?
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to see if vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease …
Read MoreNew Test Spots Heart Disease Risk Before It Starts
Researchers created a new screening tool to identify people at risk for metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase the chance of heart disease …
Read MoreNew CF Treatments Help Lungs But May Affect Heart Health
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. Recently, powerful new medicines called highly effective modulator …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Your Liver from Metabolic Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin D could help protect the liver in rats with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood sugar, high cholesterol, …
Read MoreHow Your Body Handles Sugar May Affect How Fast You Age
Scientists studied nearly 5,000 adults with heart, kidney, and metabolic problems to understand how well their bodies process sugar. They found that people …
Read MoreSitting Less May Boost Your Energy and Mood
Researchers wanted to know if sitting less could help people feel better. They studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome (a condition involving weight and …
Read MoreA Safer Way to Help Cancer Treatments Work Better
Scientists found that eating fewer calories can help cancer treatments like radiation therapy work more effectively. However, different research labs were …
Read MoreNew Blood Tests Help Doctors Spot Metabolic Problems in Diabetics
Researchers studied 400 Iranian adults with type 2 diabetes to find the best ways to detect metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that increase heart …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Insulin Levels May Affect Your Joint Health
Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 Americans to understand why some people develop arthritis in their joints. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Researchers studied over 12,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might protect your heart, kidneys, and metabolism. …
Read MoreBrown Rice Bran May Help With Hunger, Mood, and Metabolism
Researchers studied whether adding brown rice bran powder to a regular diet could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight, blood …
Read MoreSmoking and Stroke: Why Your Hearing Could Be at Risk
Researchers studied 1,040 stroke patients to understand why some lose their hearing. They found that smokers who had strokes were more likely to experience …
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers compared six popular diets to see which one helps people with metabolic syndrome the most. Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that …
Read MorePlant-Based Diet and Exercise Help Joint Pain While Saving Money
Researchers tested a 16-week program combining plant-based eating, exercise, and stress relief for people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The …
Read MoreInflammatory Foods May Speed Up Heart, Kidney, and Metabolic Disease
Researchers studied over 10,000 adults to understand how eating inflammatory foods affects a condition called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, which …
Read MoreYoga and Natural Therapies Help Woman With Nerve Pain and Joint Disease
A 53-year-old woman with severe nerve damage in her legs, joint inflammation, and metabolic problems tried a one-month program combining yoga, plant-based …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut Could Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Researchers studied nearly 60,000 Americans to understand how diet affects a condition called metabolic syndrome, which involves high blood pressure, blood …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect How Well Diet Works for Weight Loss
Researchers studied 512 people with obesity who followed a special diet using meal replacement shakes for 12 weeks. They discovered that people with a specific …
Read MoreHigh Iron Levels Linked to Weight Gain and Liver Problems in Men
Researchers in Brazil studied 113 adults to understand the connection between iron levels in the blood and body weight. They found that people with higher iron …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Help Your Heart Health
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Iranian adults to see if eating foods that are good for both our bodies and the environment could help prevent metabolic …
Read MoreBody's Sugar Control Problems Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 11,600 American adults to understand how the body's difficulty controlling blood sugar relates to heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreHealthy Workplace Lunches Help Men Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether providing healthy lunches at work could help men with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease risk. Over 300 men …
Read MoreWhy Some Asian Americans Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
Researchers discovered that different Asian American groups have very different risks for metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease and …
Read MoreBest Diets for Fatty Liver Disease: What Science Shows Works
Researchers compared four popular eating patterns to see which one works best for people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolic problems. They looked at …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Heart and Metabolic Disease
Researchers discovered that a common diabetes drug called Sitagliptin may help prevent heart and metabolic disease by reducing harmful fat-like substances …
Read MoreHeart Health and Thyroid Function May Be Connected
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 Americans to understand if heart and metabolism health is linked to how well the thyroid works. The thyroid is a small gland …
Read MoreVitamin D and Healthy Eating May Help People With Metabolic Syndrome Live Longer
Researchers studied over 12,000 people with metabolic syndrome (a group of health conditions including high blood pressure and blood sugar) to see if vitamin D …
Read MoreSimple Changes Help Kidney Transplant Patients Feel Better
Researchers looked at 35 studies involving kidney transplant patients to see if lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and behavior modifications could help …
Read MoreCan Wine Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome? What Science Shows
Researchers reviewed scientific evidence about whether compounds in wine, especially red wine, can help prevent metabolic syndrome—a condition where people …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Metabolism and Health
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that do much more than just help digestion—they actually control how your body uses energy, manages weight, and …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A large Spanish study followed nearly 5,000 adults with metabolic syndrome for 6 years to see if combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction and …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
Scientists reviewed 14 studies to see if phytosterols - natural compounds found in plants that are similar to cholesterol - could help with metabolic syndrome. …
Read MoreStanding More Each Day May Help Your Body Use Energy Better
Scientists studied 64 adults with metabolic syndrome to see if sitting less could improve how their bodies switch between burning fat and sugar for energy. …
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