From straight to curly, thick to thin: Here's how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair

by Theresa Larkin,The ConversationCredit: Element5 Digital from PexelsHead hair comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, and hairstyles are often an expression of personal style or cultural ident

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From straight to curly, thick to thin: Here's how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair

by Theresa Larkin,The ConversationCredit: Element5 Digital from PexelsHead hair comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, and hairstyles are often an expression of personal style or cultural ident

Updated on:March 06,2024 10

Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting.

Updated on: March 06,2024 10

Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting.

Updated on:March 06,2024 10

Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

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Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoRichard Bazinet and Mackenzie Smith. Credit: University of TorontoResearchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most com

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Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

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Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

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Research finds 'Goldilocks hormone' crucial for male fertility

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL-R: Dr Penny Whiley, Professor Kate Loveland. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCorrect development of testes in a male fetus—and fertility later

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Research finds 'Goldilocks hormone' crucial for male fertility

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL-R: Dr Penny Whiley, Professor Kate Loveland. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCorrect development of testes in a male fetus—and fertility later

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How a diet designed by Australia's national science agency measures up after ten years

by CSIROCredit: CSIROAustralia's national science agency, CSIRO, is celebrating a decade of reducing the population's waistline through its scientifically backed program, the CSIRO Total

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How a diet designed by Australia's national science agency measures up after ten years

by CSIROCredit: CSIROAustralia's national science agency, CSIRO, is celebrating a decade of reducing the population's waistline through its scientifically backed program, the CSIRO Total

Updated on:March 08,2024 5

Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

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Incisionless device could revolutionize treatment for diabetes, liver disease and severe obesity

by King's College LondonCharacteristics of the Forepass device. (A) The overall structure of the ForePass device, which is composed of a silicone gastric balloon and an expanded polytetrafluo

Updated on:March 08,2024 6

Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

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Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation

by Laura Muntean,Texas A&M UniversityCredit:Molecular Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101852A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists

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Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMales born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including

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Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults, study finds

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMales born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including

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How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

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How obesity dismantles our mitochondria: Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

by University of California - San DiegoThese colored streaks are mitochondrial networks within fat cells. Researchers from UC San Diego discovered that a high-fat diet dismantles mitochondria, re

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Fiber against pounds: Resistant starch found to support weight loss

by Antje Nieber,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaRS intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-

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Fiber against pounds: Resistant starch found to support weight loss

by Antje Nieber,Friedrich Schiller University of JenaRS intake facilitates weight loss in humans by reshaping the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-

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Treatment of obesity must be multifaceted, publication says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsAccording to"Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Chronic Disease of Obesity"—a new publication

Updated on: March 08,2024 7

Treatment of obesity must be multifaceted, publication says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsAccording to"Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Chronic Disease of Obesity"—a new publication

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