Team Metabolic Health The superfood is packed with fibre, healthy fats, magnesium and vitamins C, E, and K Eating two or more servings of avocado every week reduces the risk of heart disease by a fifth, according to a recent study from the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAMA). The research, which looked at […]

Team Metabolic Health Researchers uncover clonal hematopoiesis as a new cardiovascular risk factor, suggesting colchicine as a possible treatment option. A significant discovery has emerged in the field of cardiovascular health. Researchers have identified a new risk factor for heart disease that could reshape how we understand and treat atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaques in […]

Team Metabolic Health The new trend of rawdogging — doing something without special preparation or distractions — is now gaining traction in nutrition. An expert says practicing mindful eating can have health benefits, including weight loss. The term “rawdogging,” which was initially used to describe sex without a condom, is no longer inappropriate in public […]

Team Metabolic Healh Chances are heart disease doesn’t cross your mind very often. Until you hear that you—or a loved one—are at risk for the disease, it may not factor too much into your day-to-day life. But heart disease is actually the leading cause of death worldwide1. And for women approaching their 50s, it’s particularly relevant […]

Team Metabolic Health ‘Calories in, calories out’ includes what’s eaten and digested as well how those absorbed calories are burned through metabolism. Is the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your […]

Team Metabolic Health Artificial intelligence has had a significant impact on the healthcare industry, specifically in the ways businesses and providers operate and deliver care. From streamlining administrative tasks to improving patient care with data-driven insights, there are numerous outcomes that have only become possible with the evolution of AI. Below, the members of Forbes Business […]

Team Metabolic Health Health services in Kent are teaming up to deliver an action plan to tackle obesity and support those who want to lose weight. The “majority” of the county’s districts have more overweight and obese adults than the England average, according to a report looking at the issue. The Kent Weight Management Strategic […]

Team Metabolic Health New study links iron deficiency to sleep disorders in children with ADHD and autism: exploring the critical role of iron in sleep regulation. A recent Nutrients study examines the relationship iron deficiency (ID) and sleep-related disorders. Iron and sleep/wake disorders Iron is a trace element present in neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. Iron is […]

Team Metabolic Health Cancer cachexia can cause muscle deterioration, weakness Patients on highest dose of drug regained 5.6% of body weight Pfizer Inc.’s experimental drug for cancer weight loss was shown to help patients regain weight in a mid-stage study, offering fresh promise for treating the dangerous muscle-wasting condition. In cancer patients, a syndrome called cachexia causes […]

Team Metabolic Health Nutri-Score hints at foods that increase CVD risk Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in Western Europe, accounting for 1/3 of deaths in 2019. Diet is thought to be responsible for around 30% of such deaths. Nutrition-related prevention policies therefore constitute a major public health challenge for these diseases. In […]

Team Metabolic Health Pregnancy brain really does exist, according to one of the first detailed maps of human-brain changes before, during and after those crucial nine months. Based on 26 scans of one healthy 38-year-old woman’s brain, scientists found “remarkable things” including changes to regions linked to socialising and emotional processing – some of which […]

Team Metabolic Health A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. The scientific […]

Team Metabolic Health Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk on Wednesday said data showed its hotly anticipated weight loss pill prompts greater and more rapid weight loss than its blockbuster treatment Wegovy, amid competition from Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly, pharma titans like Pfizer and biotech upstarts. Novo Nordisk is developing a weight loss pill. (GETTY) Key Facts Participants taking […]

Team Metabolic Health Pfizer (PFE.N), opens new tab is trying to increase doctor awareness of and testing for a rare lung cancer mutation to help boost use of its drug Braftovi, which the pharmaceutical maker anticipates could grow to become the standard of care. The company presented three-year follow-up data from a Phase 2 study on Saturday […]

Team Metabolic Health A popular prescription drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes or to manage weight in adults seems to be both safe and effective for weight loss in children – at least in the short term, according to new results. Liraglutide (brand name Victoza or Saxenda) belongs to the same class of medicine as […]