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

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)

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)
New connections between circadian rhythm and muscle repair identified

New connections between circadian rhythm and muscle repair identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm-controlled cellular

New connections between circadian rhythm and muscle repair identified

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism that connects circadian rhythm-controlled cellular
Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc

Clinical report addresses screening, management of congenital hypothyroidism

by Elana GotkineNewborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 inPediatrics.Noting that prompt diagnosis ofc
Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su

Low food security linked to metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNot having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases su
Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a
Study finds potential strategy for fighting obesity

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

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
Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

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

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

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

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
Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may contribute to postpartum depression

Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may contribute to postpartum depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small

Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may contribute to postpartum depression

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small
Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson

Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignErik Nelson and his colleagues found that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism causes some immune cells to spew out cancer-promoting signals. Nelson
Memory biomarkers confirm aerobic exercise helps cognitive function in older adults

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

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
Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex

Uncovered: Key to how exercise protects against consequences of ageing

by Monash UniversityStaining showing mitochondria within individual muscle fibres. Credit: Monash UniversityMonash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why ex