High BMI linked to vascular dementia risk
High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular +…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Emotional support in marriage associated with lower BMI and fewer food cravings
Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
Reclassifying wine intake reshapes the Mediterranean diet’s cognitive impact
Scoring wine as a benefit in Mediterranean diet tools may blur important diet–cognition patterns, while reverse scoring reveals…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Circulating transthyretin with atrial morpho-functional phenotypes and atrial fibrillation risk, and the modifying role of BMI | BMC Medicine
Baseline characteristics After excluding participants without available data of baseline TTR (n = 457,805), those with prior AF diagnosis (n = 881),…
Olive oil intake is linked to lower belly fat and healthier weight
A large cross-sectional study reveals that incorporating extra-virgin olive oil into a regular diet is associated with lower…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Association between body mass index and the prognosis of community-acquired pneumonia in patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease: a retrospective cohort study using a nationwide inpatient database | BMC Infectious Diseases
Data source We used data from the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database [6]. This inpatient database contains information…