Metabolic Disorders Stories
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Being A Night Owl Is Ruining Your Health, Even If You Sleep Well
Night owls’ rhythm of the night may put them at risk for diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sarcopenia, even if they get adequate sleep. -
Why Older Adults Should Stay Away From Diet Soda
Older adults who drink diet soda might have a higher risk of gaining weight in their abdominal area, thus putting them at risk of metabolic syndrome and heart disease. -
6 Ways Your Beer Belly Is Killing You... Softly
Shrink your beer belly and show off your abs to avoid the most common dangers of belly fat, from breast cancer to erectile dysfunction. -
Mothers' Exposure To DDT Pesticide Leads To Obesity In Their Children
Middle-aged Americans whose mothers were exposed to DDT may be at an increased risk for obesity and diabetes, according to a new study. -
Whole-Exome Sequencing Proven Effective As A Diagnostic Tool
Exome sequencing improved the ability to identify the underlying gene mutations in patients with mitochondrial dysfunction when compared to traditional methods of diagnosis. -
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Starve Yourself
Your body’s metabolism slows down incredibly during starvation mode, in order to help you survive without food. -
How The Way You Cook Meat Could Up Your Risk Of Dementia
People who cook their meat with flame or dry heat cause chemical reactions on the meat's surface. These chemicals that are produced have been implicated in a range of diseases, including dementia... -
Changing Your Meal Times Can Have A ‘Significant’ Impact On Your Liver
Your eating habits and internal clock may say more about your body’s internal functioning than you may think. Changing your meal times could affect the lipid levels in your liver. -
Children Of Obese Mothers Are Hardwired To Gain Excessive Weight Themselves
Obesity during pregnancy may cause abnormalities in neuronal circuits of unborn children, putting them at greater risk of weight gain and diabetes. -
Who Knew That A Chair Could Harm Your Health So Much?
Two studies link a sedentary lifestyle to chronic illnesses and higher mortality but also emphasize the health benefits of staying on your feet as much as possible. -
Proposed 'High Fructose Corn Syrup' Name Change Misleading: Group
The fight over what to call "high-fructose corn syrup" escalated on Monday as a sugar industry group asked the U.S. regulators to reject a name change request by another group. -
Increased metabolic rate may lead to accelerated aging
A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early natural mortality, indicating that higher energy turnover may accelerate aging in humans.
