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Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a
Expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains detrimental health effects of BPA

Expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains detrimental health effects of BPA

by Tracey Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether or not you've heard ofthe chemical bisphenol A, better known as BPA,studies show thatit's&nb

Expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains detrimental health effects of BPA

by Tracey Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether or not you've heard ofthe chemical bisphenol A, better known as BPA,studies show thatit's&nb
'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin

'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities: Instead they got worse

by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Heart Association calls them "game changers."Oprah Winfrey says they're "a gift."Science magazin
Hormone therapy found to have significant association with heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain

Hormone therapy found to have significant association with heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether hormone therapy (HT) can be linked to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been debated

Hormone therapy found to have significant association with heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether hormone therapy (HT) can be linked to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been debated
What's in your gut could be aggravating your menopause symptoms

What's in your gut could be aggravating your menopause symptoms

by Eileen Petridis,The North American Menopause SocietyIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthOver

What's in your gut could be aggravating your menopause symptoms

by Eileen Petridis,The North American Menopause SocietyIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthOver
Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost people have engaged in late-night eating at some point—whether it's with ice cream before bedtime or pizz

Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost people have engaged in late-night eating at some point—whether it's with ice cream before bedtime or pizz
Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy for those with social anxiety disorder

Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy for those with social anxiety disorder

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Jill Burrow from PexelsPeople with social anxiety disorder who receive exposure therapy may potentially benefit from testosterone administration. This is the conclusi

Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy for those with social anxiety disorder

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Jill Burrow from PexelsPeople with social anxiety disorder who receive exposure therapy may potentially benefit from testosterone administration. This is the conclusi
Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,

Over 800 million adults living with diabetes with more than half not receiving treatment, global study suggests

byLancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million—over four times the total number in 1990,
Review summarizes the latest knowledge on type 2 diabetes

Review summarizes the latest knowledge on type 2 diabetes

by Cactus CommunicationsStrategies for β-cell regenerative therapies. β-cell replenishment through exogenous transplantation of pancreas or pancreatic islet cells or stem cell-derived β-cells and endo

Review summarizes the latest knowledge on type 2 diabetes

by Cactus CommunicationsStrategies for β-cell regenerative therapies. β-cell replenishment through exogenous transplantation of pancreas or pancreatic islet cells or stem cell-derived β-cells and endo
Boosting beta cells to treat type 2 diabetes

Boosting beta cells to treat type 2 diabetes

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeImmunofluorescence showing mouse insulin-producing beta cells from the pancreas. Green represents insulin; blue: cell's nucleus; and red: a tag that indicates

Boosting beta cells to treat type 2 diabetes

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeImmunofluorescence showing mouse insulin-producing beta cells from the pancreas. Green represents insulin; blue: cell's nucleus; and red: a tag that indicates
Calls for improved support of menstruation changes during perimenopause

Calls for improved support of menstruation changes during perimenopause

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPerimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life

Calls for improved support of menstruation changes during perimenopause

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPerimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life
The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa

The pros and cons of hormone therapy for aging transgender women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 71% of transgender women use or intend to use gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Although sample sizes are compa