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Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr

Growing number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyr
Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo
Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3
Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm

Rare leptin variants found in two children, leading to hyperphagia and obesity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDiagram representing the production of the leptin hormone in the human body. It shows the affected organ and explains how leptin affects the human body. Credit:Andrm
Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155
High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature
Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so

Novel insights into how muscles change during endurance training

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselMuscles adapt to endurance training thus becoming more efficient and resilient. Credit: PixabayThe more we exercise our endurance, the fitter we become—and so
Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess

Investigating the role of DNA damage in cardiac hypertrophy

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityRepresentative immunofluorescence images of H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells treated with control or Snrk siRNA and stained with Phalloidin-iFluor 488 to assess
Reviewing the mechanism of ferroptosis and its related diseases

Reviewing the mechanism of ferroptosis and its related diseases

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTimeline diagram depicting essential discoveries in the field of ferroptosis research. The exploration of ferroptosis originated from

Reviewing the mechanism of ferroptosis and its related diseases

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTimeline diagram depicting essential discoveries in the field of ferroptosis research. The exploration of ferroptosis originated from
Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost people have engaged in late-night eating at some point—whether it's with ice cream before bedtime or pizz

Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost people have engaged in late-night eating at some point—whether it's with ice cream before bedtime or pizz
Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences

Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences

by Christopher Gaffney,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThose trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be

Crash diets may work against you, and could have permanent consequences

by Christopher Gaffney,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThose trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be