The mere sight of a meal triggers an inflammatory response in the brain

by University of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. For the first time, researchers

Updated on: February 05,2024

The mere sight of a meal triggers an inflammatory response in the brain

by University of BaselCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. For the first time, researchers

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

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

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

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on: July 09,2024

Data suggest cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller populations worldwide

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDThe cardiometabolic risk of a higher BMI may be underestimated in taller grown populations worldwide. Credit: DZDSince 1990, the prevalence of obesity am

Updated on:July 09,2024

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on: February 19,2024

Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 40 healthcare professionals and legal experts have issued the first guidance of its kind to support people with type 1 diabetes usin

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Study links intestinal glycan modifications to obesity and inflammation

byChiba UniversityChst4–/–mice lacking GlcNAc-6-O-sulfation of the mucinO-glycans showed significant weight gain, increased intestinal inflammation, and significantly reduced immunoglobuli

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study links intestinal glycan modifications to obesity and inflammation

byChiba UniversityChst4–/–mice lacking GlcNAc-6-O-sulfation of the mucinO-glycans showed significant weight gain, increased intestinal inflammation, and significantly reduced immunoglobuli

Updated on:January 18,2024

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse model

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse modelbyUniversity of California - San DiegoThis confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a

Updated on: January 24,2024

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse model

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer's pathology in mouse modelbyUniversity of California - San DiegoThis confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a

Updated on:January 24,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on: July 09,2024

It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay from PexelsPrejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, ac

Updated on:July 09,2024

Indirectly influencing cancer's out-of-control cell replication

by Gunnar Bartsch,University of WürzburgDimeric structure of phosphoglycolate phosphatase. The enlarged section on the right shows the ligand-binding pocket in complex with the small molecule in

Updated on: February 05,2024

Indirectly influencing cancer's out-of-control cell replication

by Gunnar Bartsch,University of WürzburgDimeric structure of phosphoglycolate phosphatase. The enlarged section on the right shows the ligand-binding pocket in complex with the small molecule in

Updated on:February 05,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on: February 03,2024

Molecule boosts fat burning

by University of BonnHuman brown adipocytes, lipid stained red (RedO oil stain). Credit: Laia Reverte Salisa / University of BonnNormally, fat cells store energy. In brown fat cells, however, ene

Updated on:February 03,2024

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

by Jacob Levin,Virginia TechThe study conducted on the Virginia Smart Roads includes luminaires of varying colors which are are commercially available for roadway lighting. Credit: Rajaram Bhaga

Updated on:February 19,2024