Vitamin D Deficiency May Indicate Cardiovascular Disease in Overweight and Obese Children
In overweight and obese children and adolescents, vitamin D deficiency is associated with early markers of cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.
Children at High Risk of Diabetes Should Be Screened by HbA1C and Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests
Doctors should add an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to their hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) when they screen high-risk children for prediabetes and diabetes, new research from South Korea…
Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Early May Help Prevent Later Drop in Fertility
In adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), bringing the amount of abdominal visceral fat and liver fat down to normal restores ovulation, normalizes the symptoms of androgen…
Patients with Higher Thyroid Hormone Levels Lose More Weight After Bariatric Surgery
Patients who have higher levels of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) lose more weight after bariatric surgery, new research from Portugal reports.
Low-Calorie Sweeteners Promote Fat Accumulation in Human Fat
Low-calorie, artificial sweeteners appear to play havoc with the body’s metabolism, and large consumption of these sugar substitutes could promote fat accumulation, especially in people who are already…