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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome: is when increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels occur together. When this cluster of biochemical and physiological abnormalities happen together there can be an increase of risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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APR 20, 2022Microbiology
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Research has indicated that there is a connection between gut microbes and heart health. Now scientists are revealing so ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 27, 2021Cardiology
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Advances in genetic technologies have revolutionized biomedical research in recent years. One example is the discovery t ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
APR 20, 2022
Microbiology
The importance of gut microbes in human health has been made apparent by a mountain of evidence, and they can affect bio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 12, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Obesity is considered a public health problem in many parts of the world, and the rates of obesity are rising
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 25, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
With more states and countries legalizing cannabis, medical professionals are witnessing an increasing number of patient
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
FEB 19, 2022
Health & Medicine
Sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), similar to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), occurs when children betwe
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
FEB 06, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Prenatal care is centered on pregnant women, and concerns are usually focused on the mother's behavior during pregna
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
In a research breakthrough, scientists have found a hormone secreted by fat cells that plays a similar role to in
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 11, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Up to 10 percent of the population have benign lumps on their adrenal glands, triangular hormone-secreting glands that s
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 01, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
There's been a lot of debate about whether carbohydrates are healthy or harmful. While the body needs some carbohydrates
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 26, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Identical twins carry the same genome in their cells, which makes them powerful subjects in the study of human disease.
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 24, 2021
Cardiology
While obesity is closely linked to cardiovascular disease, that connection is murky. Some people who are considered obes
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 18, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Neurons in the human brain play a crucial role in appetite, satiety, and metabolism. Research has revealed more about th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 13, 2021
Cancer
Cancer cachexia is a metabolic disorder in cancer patients experiencing uncontrolled weight loss. While cancer cac
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
AUG 22, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Some research has indicated that by restricting eating in various ways, lifespan could be extended. Time-restricted eati
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 10, 2021
Immunology
Not all fat is ‘bad’—there’s white fat that builds up when excess calories are consumed. But, th
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
AUG 04, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Both processed and prepared foods often contain high levels of sugar. It's thought that the average American eats almost
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 29, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Some gene variants might be protecting people from the negative health effects of obesity.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 07, 2021
Microbiology
Mounting evidence is illustrating that the gut microbiome has a powerful influence on human health. Scientists have link
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 01, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
With newborn screenings, clinicians can now identify newly born infants that carry genetic mutations that will lead to d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 21, 2021
Cardiology
Research has indicated that there is a connection between gut microbes and heart health. Now scientists are revealing so
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 27, 2021
Cardiology
Research has suggested that excess weight around the midsection of a person's body is a much better predictor of poor he
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 29, 2021
Cardiology
Scientists are learning more about what causes a real phenomenon known as broken heart syndrome, or stress-related cardi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 23, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Patients with a disease often see specialists, and there may not be much communication among them when individuals suffe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 17, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
It's not unusual for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients that take antipsychotic medications to rapidly gain wei
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 12, 2021
Microbiology
Advances in genetic technologies have revolutionized biomedical research in recent years. One example is the discovery t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch