Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders
Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat…
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to altered patterns on FDG PET-CT scans
The growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists may affect the interpretation of oncological FDG PET-CT scans, new research…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
Scientists unveil new obesity drug that reprograms fat and energy use
Details of a new drug that aims to treat the underlying causes of obesity are being presented at…
Female-specific mechanism enhances heat production in brown fat
Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to…
Fat location, not BMI, drives heart ageing risk in men and women
New research shows fat distribution predicts premature cardiovascular ageing more than BMI, revealing why visceral and liver fat…
Hypothalamic neurons help maintain blood sugar during daily activities
The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low…