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Heart diseases caused by fatty liver: Understanding the link between metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health |

Heart diseases caused by fatty liver: Understanding the link between metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health |

Fatty liver disease, including Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is increasingly recognised as a major global health concern. While it primarily affects the liver, research shows it also has significant effects on overall health, particularly the heart. Individuals with fatty liver are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Factors …

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Macrovascular and microvascular outcomes of metabolic surgery versus GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with diabetes and obesity

Macrovascular and microvascular outcomes of metabolic surgery versus GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with diabetes and obesity

Courcoulas, A. P. et al. Long-term outcomes of medical management vs bariatric surgery in type 2 diabetes. JAMA 331, 654–664 (2024). Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Mingrone, G. et al. Bariatric–metabolic surgery versus conventional medical treatment in obese patients with type 2 diabetes: 5 year follow-up of an open-label, single-centre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 386, 964–973 (2015). Article  PubMed  …

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Salmonella outbreak linked to Metabolic Meals sickens more than a dozen people, 7 hospitalized, CDC says

Salmonella outbreak linked to Metabolic Meals sickens more than a dozen people, 7 hospitalized, CDC says

A Salmonella outbreak linked to certain home delivery meals from Metabolic Meals has sickened more than a dozen people across 10 states, and seven had to be hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.  The meals were made by and delivered by the Metabolic Meals company during the week of July 28 and included these varieties:  Four cheese …

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‘Significant neurotoxicity and metabolic disruptions’

‘Significant neurotoxicity and metabolic disruptions’

A new study is sounding alarms about the potential damage “forever chemicals” can do to our brains, including disrupting memory, emotional regulation, and behavior. What’s happening? Scientists from China exposed mice to low levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) mixtures, similar to the levels commonly found in drinking water near contamination sites, over a seven-week period. The findings, published …

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6 Best Vegetables You Should Eat for Metabolic Syndrome

6 Best Vegetables You Should Eat for Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome raises your risk of diabetes and heart disease and affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, artichokes and chile peppers support blood sugar, cholesterol and metabolic health. Managing metabolic syndrome also means getting quality sleep and being mindful of carbs and portion sizes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with symptoms such as increased …

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