Tag Archives: obesity
Fatty acids worsen ills linked to obesity
Inflammation of the tissues increases the presence of PAI-1 molecule that increases the risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Molecules called free fatty acids circulating in the blood can directly increase the risk of diseases linked to obesity, according to a study released Wednesday by the journal Science Translational Medicine.
In addition, scientists at the Albert [...]
A blood thinner can cause skin lesions
A study finds that most are harmless, but the reaction induced by heparin could be serious
A recent study suggests that heparin, a common blood thinner, can cause harmless skin lesions in most cases, but could indicate a dangerous condition induced by this drug.
The researchers examined 320 people who received injections of heparin at a hospital [...]
New Obese Surgery Through the Mouth
U.S. doctors are experimenting with a new type of surgery for obese that does not require cuts in the abdomen, which involves threading a tube the size of a garden hose through the throat to remove material in the stomach.
The operation, in the experimental stage, creates a narrow channel that slows the movement of food [...]