Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

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Researchers identify molecular mechanism by which key protein regulates LDL cholesterol

by University of MontrealCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has s

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

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How maternal fat metabolism very early in pregnancy and fetal abdominal growth influence child weight and adiposity

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, U.S., publis

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Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

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Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

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Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

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Researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatme

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Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

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Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

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White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

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White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

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Exercise advantages of estrogen in rodent studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts in sex as a biological variable are uncovering the role of estrogen in exercise. The researchers will present their findings virt

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Exercise advantages of estrogen in rodent studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts in sex as a biological variable are uncovering the role of estrogen in exercise. The researchers will present their findings virt

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New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

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New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

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Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Loss of placental hormone linked to brain and social behavior changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth has been shown to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental problems, particularly

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New guidelines will help pharmacists identify and treat testosterone deficiency as men age

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFatigue, weight gain and low libido are just three of the symptoms middle-aged and older men face as their testostero

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New guidelines will help pharmacists identify and treat testosterone deficiency as men age

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFatigue, weight gain and low libido are just three of the symptoms middle-aged and older men face as their testostero

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Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear

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Increased fracture risk in patients using insulin compared to metformin

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk for fractures, despite their normal-to-high bone mineral density, according to resear

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Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

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Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

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