Tag: Health and Lifestyle
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Modern Malady
One of the biggest diseases of the modern era is a pernicious cluster of risk factors called metabolic syndrome, and Northwestern scientists across disciplines are looking for new ways to understand, target, treat, and even prevent this syndrome, with the hopes of ultimately creating a much healthier nation.
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Enhanced Autophagy Could Help Treat Diabetes
Enhancing autophagy in fat could help treat diabetes, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Cell Reports.
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Gender-Affirming Treatment Impacts Cholesterol Levels
Gender-affirming hormone treatment caused cholesterol levels to increase for people designated male at birth and decrease for people designated female at birth, according to a recent study.
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No Pain, No Gain in Exercise for Peripheral Artery Disease
A Northwestern Medicine study has shown that a high-intensity home-based walking exercise program improved walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease.
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New Anti-Obesity Medication Almost Twice as Effective as Most Currently Approved Weight-Loss Drugs
A new anti-obesity medication is almost twice as effective at helping individuals lose weight than current weight-loss drugs, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Wireless Monitoring Informs Acid Reflux Therapy
Measuring acid reflux with a wireless electrode can help clinicians determine if patients can stop taking proton pump inhibitors, a medication commonly prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Earlier Treatment May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Starting cholesterol-lowering treatment earlier may increase the its benefits, reducing heart attack and stroke over time, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Assessing COPD Risk and Narrow Airways
A mismatch between airway size and lung capacity, called dysanapsis, is a strong risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study.
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High Blood Pressure Risky, Even for Young Adults
Several forms of hypertension are associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease events, even in young adults, according to a recent study.
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Mixed Record on Lifestyle Advice for Pediatric Fatty Liver
Lifestyle advice has been only somewhat effective in controlling or slowing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children, according to a recent study published in Gastroenterology.
