Intriguing polymorphisms of the epithelial sodium channel are consistent with patterns of hypertension seen in African Americans. Obesity, especially in African-American women, may be closely ...

The treatment of obesity as a disease, especially with some of the newer ... with a patient population that includes 58% ...

The neurodegenerative disorder affects millions of Americans, and its impact varies significantly across the country.

Americans stopped drinking so much soda and consuming so much sugar overall. And, sure enough, NHANES data were showing that the number of people with obesity had stabilized. This seemed connected ...

Obesity is now recognized as a cardiovascular ... deeply aware of how structural barriers have damaged the health of African Americans in particular. “You can get pretty discouraged when you ...

Despite the diverse nature of obesity, there is compelling genetic, clinical, and experimental evidence that endorses the ...

But African Americans, I think ... high glucose levels, obesity, and the damage they do. There are some levers to pull: Policy. “We need to do more in our communities to enable heart-healthy ...

Since semaglutide was approved by the FDA for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy in 2021, GLP-1 medications—originally ...

BioCrossroads has named Eli Lilly CEO, Dave Ricks, the recipient of the 2024 August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the ...

The syndrome runs in families and is more common among African-American, Hispanic ... Because it's a collection of risk factors (such as obesity, hormonal imbalance, and insulin resistance ...

When you arrive at a doctor’s appointment, you likely get your height and weight measured — two numbers used to calculate your body mass index (BMI). From this metric, your physician can ...

At the BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, a panel explored Indiana's role in addressing the state’s rising diabetes and ...