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20 Mar
2023

Why obese girls are more likely to have an earlier onset of menarche

Why obese girls are more likely to have an earlier onset of menarche

Higher levels of body fat can lead to an earlier onset of menarche in girls through multiple mechanisms, including the production of leptin, which stimulates the hypothalamus to produce GnRH, and the effects of insulin resistance on IGF-1 production… Read More »

20 Mar
2023

Why Obesity can Lead to Excess Cortisol Production?

Why Obesity can Lead to Excess Cortisol Production

Obesity can lead to excess cortisol production due to the relationship between adipose (fat) tissue and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates cortisol production. Adipose tissue produces several hormones, including leptin, which signals to the hypothalamus to stimulate the HPA axis and increase cortisol production…. Read More »

13 Mar
2023

What is the Link Between Fat Deposits and Diabetes

what is the Link Between Fat Deposits and Diabetes

Increased fatty acids and high cortisol levels can promote the development of insulin resistance through a range of mechanisms. This can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes… Read More »

03 Mar
2023

Ethnic and regional differences in prevalence of health disorders

Ethnic and regional differences in prevalence of health disorders

African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders have higher rates of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and stroke compared to non-Hispanic Whites and Asian Americans. The Southern region of the United States having higher rates of heart disease compared to other regions…. Read More »

03 Mar
2023

Why celiac disease enhances HIV antiretroviral therapy

Why celiac disease enhances HIV antiretroviral therapy

Why celiac disease delays the progression of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…. Read More »

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