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Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no
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
Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y
Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Buck Institute have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan

Researchers uncover intriguing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on AgingCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Buck Institute have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan
Researchers remove uncertainty in question of roadway lighting impacts on human health

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

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
New discovery about diabetes may reduce the risk of organ failure

New discovery about diabetes may reduce the risk of organ failure

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new research result from Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus has identified how diabetes affects stem cells residing in muscle to

New discovery about diabetes may reduce the risk of organ failure

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new research result from Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus has identified how diabetes affects stem cells residing in muscle to
'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th

'Tiny but mighty' gene fragments are crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels, shows study

by Center for Genomic RegulationPancreatic islets in mice, specialized tissues that host beta cells. On the left, a healthy pancreatic islet is shown with its typical morphology with alpha cells in th
For diabetes and liver cancer, study suggests new screening guidelines

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

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
Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo

Scientists search for new treatment target for diabetic retinopathy

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target fo
Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in
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