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Newswise — When we think of type 2 diabetes, images of heart problems or kidney damage often come to mind. But lurking quietly behind these well-known complications is another serious threat—bone disease. Affecting over 90% of global diabetes cases, type 2 diabetes doesn’t just compromise vital organs; it takes a hidden toll on the skeleton,…
Newswise — When entering the yoga class at the Max Orovitz Laboratory, the scene looks very familiar: mats on the floor, participants sitting on those mats, and yoga instructor Brooke Fitzgerald, a University of Miami senior, at the head of the group. But once the class starts, things begin to sound and feel a bit different….
Newswise — Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though a complex interplay of genes, diet, and environment contribute, 90% of cases share one thing in common: leptin resistance. In lean individuals, fat cells produce the hormone leptin, which suppresses appetite. But in…
Newswise — With GLP-1 drugs dominating headlines for their impact on weight loss and metabolic health, new discussions around their potential role in extending healthy lifespan are emerging. Dr. Christoph Westphal, Co-founder and General Partner of Longwood Fund, and Dr. Jarod Rutledge, Biomarkers Lead at the Amaranth Foundation, highlight why GLP-1s could be the first…
Newswise — Complimentary press passes are now available for NUTRITION 2025, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Join us May 31–June 3 in Orlando to hear about the latest developments in nutrition research, practice and policy. Nutrition science is in the spotlight like never before. With the upcoming release of the…
Newswise — SEATTLE — March 5, 2025 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. March is the awareness month for colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma. Reach out to [email protected] if you’re looking for experts. Clinical research Novel regimen greatly reduced chronic GVHD in phase 2…
Newswise — Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age. A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific gene developed an unusually potent form of brown fat tissue that expanded lifespan and increased…
Newswise — William Moss, MD, MPH, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is available to speak about the rising number of cases of measles in the U.S. Journalists are also welcome to quote from this Q&A with Dr. Moss. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday reported the…
Newswise — (Toronto, March 4, 2025) A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) model called HOPE that uses Wi-Fi–based motion sensor data to detect depression in older adults. This study offers a nonintrusive alternative to wearable devices, improving accessibility and compliance among aging populations. The research, titled “Development…
Newswise — February 21, 2025, Nutley, NJ – A Hackensack Meridian Health researcher and her team will partner with community groups to increase lung-cancer screening in two counties – and potentially save lives – among underserved populations. The two-year, $750,000 Genentech Health Equity Innovation Grant was awarded to Lisa Carter-Bawa, Ph.D., MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN,…
