Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on: December 18,2024

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years shown not to affect incidence of type 2 diabetes

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes in the three study arms during the 5 year supplementation period. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s0012

Updated on:December 18,2024

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ovary removal when young could raise Parkinson's risk

by Cara MurezWomen who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.This may owe to the su

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Updated on:February 19,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on: January 31,2024

How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and COVID hospitalizations

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould the length of a person's fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting COVID-19?It is widely recognized that a

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

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

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024

Maintaining normal weight early in life may help prevent male infertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life. The

Updated on: February 21,2024

Maintaining normal weight early in life may help prevent male infertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life. The

Updated on:February 21,2024

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Updated on: June 22,2024

Use of antiviral medication shown to preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

by University of OsloResidual insulin production.a, AUC for C-peptide levels. The box plots report the distribution of AUCs for the C-peptide levels. The numbers beneath thexaxis refl

Updated on:June 22,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on: July 06,2024

People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have a 60% increased risk of serious injury, finds study

by Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2024). DOI: 10.2337/dc24-0469People with diabetes who are treated with insulin have more than a 60% increased

Updated on:July 06,2024

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on: January 24,2024

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study reveals secrets of energy metabolism, promising better blood transfusions

by Angelo D'Alessandro,CU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.007Researchers at the University of Colorado School

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study reveals secrets of energy metabolism, promising better blood transfusions

by Angelo D'Alessandro,CU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.007Researchers at the University of Colorado School

Updated on:July 17,2024

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on: February 03,2024

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on:February 03,2024