Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on: July 08,2024

Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMean Body Mass Index (BMI) Distribution of Offspring According to Maternal and Paternal BMI Status. Analyses are based on 447,883 complete parent-offspring (of both sexes)

Updated on:July 08,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Updated on: February 19,2024

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

Updated on:February 19,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on: June 18,2024

Greater reduction seen in mortality with bariatric surgery than GLP-1 RAs

by Elana GotkineBariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) is associated with a greater reduction in mortality than glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment among adults with a diabetes du

Updated on:June 18,2024

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on: June 25,2025

Despite what you learned at school, insulin isn't just made in the pancreas

Updated on:June 25,2025

Integrative analysis reveals metabolic switch in aging astrocytes

by Impact Journals LLCKEGG pathway enrichment analysis of astrocyte differential hub genes suggests a metabolic switch from aerobic glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation during aging. Credit:A

Updated on: January 18,2024

Integrative analysis reveals metabolic switch in aging astrocytes

by Impact Journals LLCKEGG pathway enrichment analysis of astrocyte differential hub genes suggests a metabolic switch from aerobic glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation during aging. Credit:A

Updated on:January 18,2024

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on: February 05,2024

Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people

by Washington University School of MedicineSenior investigator Samuel Klein, MD, (left), in the laboratory with Adewole Okunade, PhD. Klein's team found that NMN improved the ability of insul

Updated on:February 05,2024

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on: February 19,2024

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on:February 19,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on: February 05,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on:February 05,2024

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on: March 14,2024

For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

by Krista Conger,Stanford University Medical CenterCollagen fibers in a three-dimensional hydrogel (left panel). When advanced glycation end products—a byproduct of poorly controlled diabetes—ar

Updated on:March 14,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity alters molecular architecture of liver cells. Repairing structure reverses metabolic disease

by Harvard School of Public HealthThe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is white and lipid droplets appear yellow In this three-dimensional image of the interior of a diseased mouse liver cell created b

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

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