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Cardiometabolic
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Public health efforts urged to reduce sodium in packaged foods
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers explored the dual role of sodium in water balance…
Gut bacteria play a pivotal role in obesity’s impact on body fat metabolism
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored how the dysregulation of gut microbiota in…
Meat or not to meat? Study challenges health claims of plant-based substitutes
Plant-based meat analogs (PBMA) have grown in popularity, but few studies have assessed their health effects. A recent American…
Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies…
Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve…
Is smoking linked to abdominal obesity?
Previously, Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have explored the causal relationship between smoking and abdominal obesity using a single…
Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys
A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and…
The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer
Cancer treatment is often associated with undue weight gain, mostly due to fat deposition. The Mediterranean diet (MED…
Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities.…
Childhood ‘lazy eye’ linked to increased health risks in adulthood
Adults who had amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome…