Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on: January 18,2024

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101051Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner h

Updated on:January 18,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on: February 05,2024

Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe enhanced physical activity group underwent 26 weeks of supervised treadmill training. Blood samples for both groups were taken at baseline and after 26 weeks. Cr

Updated on:February 05,2024

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on: February 19,2024

Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA microscope image from Dr. Williams' lab depicts the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Green cells are POMC neurons, red cells that are neurons that expre

Updated on:February 19,2024

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on: March 20,2025

Recent decade saw rise in number of adults with severe obesity

Updated on:March 20,2025

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on: March 17,2025

Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Updated on:March 17,2025

Study shows adipose tissue co-regulates cognitive function

Study shows adipose tissue co-regulates cognitive functionby Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAssociations of VAT (Visceral adipose tissue) gene expression and cognitive domains in the discovery

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study shows adipose tissue co-regulates cognitive function

Study shows adipose tissue co-regulates cognitive functionby Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressAssociations of VAT (Visceral adipose tissue) gene expression and cognitive domains in the discovery

Updated on:January 24,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on: February 21,2024

Experimental compound counters diabetic complications

by NYU Langone HealthThelarger, centrally located structure shown here is a glomerulus in a mouse kidney, which is known to be damaged by diabetes, as made evident by the scar tissue dyed p

Updated on:February 21,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unravelling the mysteries around type 2 diabetes

by University of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue protein-like

Updated on:February 05,2024

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on: February 21,2024

Identified: The gene behind an unusual form of Cushing's Syndrome

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on: February 21,2024

Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time

by Medical University of ViennaTSC2 deletion in myeloid cells impairs medullary erythropoiesis. (A) Schematic representation of the genetic background of cre/+ mice vs +/+ controls. TSC2 knockout

Updated on:February 21,2024

Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study

by Tejas Mahadevan,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2022.107102Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Prenatal phthalate exposure can significantly impact infant behavior and cognition, says study

by Tejas Mahadevan,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2022.107102Prenatal exposure to phthalates, a

Updated on:February 21,2024