Does losing weight make an athlete better? Associations between body composition and performance
In endurance sports such as running and cross-country skiing, a lighter body weight can improve relative power generation and reduce energy consumption. However, losing weight requires an energy deficit, which can negatively impact health and performance. Therefore, weight optimization always involves balancing the benefits and risks. In addition to weight, body composition can also impact an athlete's performance.
What to Do if Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Isn’t Working
Sometimes, your body may no longer react to certain medications as it once did. This can especially happen with biologics, an RA drug class. Your immune system may see the drug as an invader and develop antibodies to work against it, making it less effective or ineffective. In other cases, a worsening condition could also be the reason for a medication no longer working well.
Popular weight-loss drugs show added heart protection for diabetes patients
Injectable weight-loss drugs can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events for people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated this result using insurance claims data.
Changes in gut bacteria may be a warning sign of heart disease
A recent study has identified possible bacterial species associated with coronary artery disease, as well as critical metabolic pathways, metabolic products, genes, and functional differences of specific bacteria. This research could pave the way towards using gut-related strategies to address coronary artery disease.
CO2 Laser: What Kind of Treatment Is Skin Resurfacing?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing treatment is a cosmetic and medical treatment for the skin. Healthcare providers use it to treat cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and loose skin.
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