metabolic syndrome

Heart disease risk bigger in Brazil than Italy

harminka — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:17:20 -0500

Obese teenagers are much more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome - which can lead to heart disease – if they live in Brazil than Italy, according to a study in the October issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice.

Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk

harminka — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:23:22 -0500

In a large U.S. population-based study presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic syndrome.

Drinking in excess associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:20:36 -0500

Those who drink in excess of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines (i.e., men who usually drink more than two drinks per day or women who usually drink more than one drink per day) or those who binge drink are at increased risk for the metabolic syndrome, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

Testosterone predominance increases prevalence of metabolic syndrome during menopause

harminka — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:25:42 -0500

As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal milieu during the menopausal transition, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The study suggests this may be a pathway by which cardiovascular disease increases during menopause.

Gene variants linked to metabolic syndrome and HDL cholesterol levels

harminka — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:02:21 -0500

Nutrition researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified five common genetic variations that increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, a group of factors linked to heart disease and diabetes. Another variant they found appeared to protect against the condition.

1 out of 4 obese school-aged children suffers metabolic syndrome

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:33:39 -0500

One out of every four obese school-aged children (6 to 12 years old) develops an illness typically associated with adults that are nearly 40 years old, metabolic syndrome, due to one clear reason: child obesity.

Uric acid stones may indicate arteriosclerotic diseases

harminka — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:08:05 -0500

Patients with metabolic syndrome disorders, including diabetes and high cholesterol, may be more likely to develop uric-acid stones than other type of calculi, according to research presented today at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). The study suggests that patients presenting with uric acid stones could benefit from additional health screenings to identify these arteriosclerotic diseases.

Sleep Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

admin_huliq — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:37:33 -0500

Less sleep or sleeping too much can affect your health. U.S. researchers found sleeping less than six hours and more than eight hours linked to metabolic syndrome.

Adults who eat apples, drink apple juice have lower risk for metabolic syndrome

harminka — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:28:56 -0500

Not eating your apple a day" Perhaps you should be. Adults who eat apples, apple juice and applesauce have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems that are linked to numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Study in male rats reveals increases in problems associated with metabolic syndrome

harminka — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:52:50 -0500

Schizophrenia is a complex type of psychotic mental illness characterized by thoughts that are uncoupled from reality. Huge gains in the effective treatment of individuals with the disease began in the 1950s with the development of the first generation of antipsychotic drugs.

Protein deficiency leads to faster fat burning in mice

harminka — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:47:33 -0500

Researchers have developed a new, lean mouse with characteristics suggesting that someday, using medication to manipulate a specific protein in humans could emerge as a strategy to treat obesity and disorders associated with excess weight, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Exercise, caloric restriction may be treatment method for metabolic syndrome

harminka — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:25:00 -0600

Published in the March/April issue of AJLM, the article, written by Peter M. Janiszewski, MSc, Travis J. Saunders BSc, and Robert Ross, PhD, at Queen’s University, reviews existing evidence that exercise and caloric restriction can be a valid treatment strategy for metabolic syndrome.