Obecure Recruits First Patient In Phase II Obesity Study In Pre-Menopause Women
Obecure has commenced a Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of HistaleanTM in obese patients. This study, encoded BET-207, is a follow-up to the Company's post-hoc findings in a prior Phase II study, suggesting that treatment with a 48 mg/day dose of the drug provides significant weight reduction in obese women up to the age of 50. medicalnewstoday.com |
Higher Levels Of Obesity-Related Hormone Found In Patients With Psoriasis
Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than persons without psoriasis, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that results in a red, scaly rash. medicalnewstoday.com |
Association Between Older Adults' Concern For Personal Health, Walking Difficulty
Older adults who worry about their health engage in less physical activity, and those who participate in less activity are more likely to report having difficulty walking, according to a new study. medicalnewstoday.com |
Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Consuming lots of soy foods such as tofu and soy milk may improve lung function and lower the chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Air Quality And It's Health Effects Studied By Mobile Lab
A new mobile air research laboratory will help a team of researchers led by a Michigan State University professor better understand the damaging health effects of air pollution and why certain airborne particles - emitted from plants and vehicles - induce disease and illness. medicalnewstoday.com |