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February 24, 2022
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More walkable neighborhoods may reduce obesity, diabetes

More walkable neighborhoods may reduce obesity, diabetes

People living in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to engage in physical activity and less likely to have diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases, according to findings published in Endocrine Reviews.

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February 16, 2022
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Pulmonary function may signal cardiometabolic disease

Pulmonary function may signal cardiometabolic disease

Pulmonary function levels may be used to predict risk for cardiometabolic diseases and cardiometabolic multimorbidity, researchers reported in Chest.

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February 14, 2022
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Most US women who gave birth have unfavorable heart health before pregnancy

Most US women who gave birth have unfavorable heart health before pregnancy

In 2019, most U.S. women who gave birth did not have favorable cardiometabolic health before pregnancy, researchers reported in a Go Red for Women spotlight edition of Circulation.

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January 26, 2022
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Technology, unexpected study findings redefine diabetes management over 20 years

Technology, unexpected study findings redefine diabetes management over 20 years

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Endocrine Today. In the 2 decades since Endocrine Today was launched, the field of diabetes has undergone immense change.

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January 24, 2022
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Anxiety elevates cardiometabolic risk over time in men

Anxiety elevates cardiometabolic risk over time in men

Higher levels of anxiety were linked to increases in cardiometabolic risk biomarkers over time in men, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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January 19, 2022
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Periodontal disease diagnosis tied to CVD risk

Periodontal disease diagnosis tied to CVD risk

Adults with a recorded diagnosis of a periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are more likely to develop CVD and other chronic diseases compared with patients without a diagnosis, researchers reported.

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December 15, 2021
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Obesity plus genetic predisposition exacerbates risk for gout in women

Obesity plus genetic predisposition exacerbates risk for gout in women

Although excess adiposity and genetic predisposition are individually strongly linked to greater gout risk, both combined result in a higher risk than the sum of each, especially in women, according to data.

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November 23, 2021
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Drinking low levels of caffeine during pregnancy may reduce risk for gestational diabetes

Drinking low levels of caffeine during pregnancy may reduce risk for gestational diabetes

Women who drink caffeinated beverages within recommended guidelines may have a lower risk for gestational diabetes compared with those with no caffeine intake, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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November 15, 2021
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Central adiposity gain during childhood associated with worse cardiometabolic profile

Central adiposity gain during childhood associated with worse cardiometabolic profile

Adolescents who have increasing central adiposity during childhood are likely to have worsening cardiometabolic health markers, according to study findings published in Obesity.

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November 08, 2021
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19th annual WCIRDC conference to kick off December 2 in Los Angeles

19th annual WCIRDC conference to kick off December 2 in Los Angeles

The 19th annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease conference will take place in-person with a virtual component for remote participants next month.

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