Metabolism is the sum of chemical changes involved in the function of nutrition. There are two phases: anabolism (constructive or assimilative changes) and catabolism (destructive or retrograde changes).
Today, on April 24, 2024, we celebrate the third annual European Hormone Day. This day shines a light on how important hormones are for managing chronic diseases like diabetes, thyroid issues, cancer, obesity, and various rare diseases.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE), the European Hormone and Metabolism Foundation, and other important health organizations from Europe and beyond are coming together. They aim to show us simple ways to take better care of our hormone health.
The ketogenic diet, often simply called the keto diet, has become a hot topic in health and wellness circles. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet has been linked to impressive weight loss and could offer significant benefits for various health conditions. But what exactly is the keto diet plan? Why is it linked to weight loss?
Innovative research from the University of Eastern Finland suggests that consuming fatty fish and camelina sativa oil can decrease the lipophilic index in individuals with poor glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease. A lower lipophilic index denotes a more fluid cell membrane, a desirable characteristic for maintaining cell health and function.
Obesity, a global health crisis affecting millions, has long been a challenging condition to treat. However, recent advancements in gene therapy offer a glimmer of hope. Gene therapy, a revolutionary technique that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases, is now being explored as a potential solution for obesity.
A recent study suggests that individuals with a certain genetic predisposition who have a high level of caffeine in their blood may experience a reduction
A new study has found that people who are overweight or obese may not experience the same benefits from taking vitamin D supplements as those
Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced carbohydrate content and an increased
B vitamins can mitigate the impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease, revealed by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Healthy
Resveratrol–a natural compound found in red wine and grapes–can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of
Most ‘Biggest Loser’ winners regain the weight they lost – and it reveals a disturbing truth. A central problem of most weight loss plans is
