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

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

Low-cal vs. fasting diets: How does each affect the microbiome?

by Alan MozesWhen it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.Now, initial results of a small,on

Updated on: January 24,2024

Low-cal vs. fasting diets: How does each affect the microbiome?

by Alan MozesWhen it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.Now, initial results of a small,on

Updated on:January 24,2024

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on: January 24,2024

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Updated on:January 24,2024

Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol

by University of Eastern FinlandThe presence of any three of high blood pressure, high trunk fat mass, high fasting glucose, high fasting triglyceride and low fasting high-density lipoprotein cho

Updated on: February 03,2024

Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol

by University of Eastern FinlandThe presence of any three of high blood pressure, high trunk fat mass, high fasting glucose, high fasting triglyceride and low fasting high-density lipoprotein cho

Updated on:February 03,2024

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individualsby Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE)Peopl

Updated on: July 17,2024

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals

Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individualsby Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE)Peopl

Updated on:July 17,2024

Hormone may predict ability to maintain weight loss

by University of Copenhagen"You could speculate whether the people who put on weight again simply lack the appetite-inhibiting effect which neurotensin appears to have,” says senior author S

Updated on: February 03,2024

Hormone may predict ability to maintain weight loss

by University of Copenhagen"You could speculate whether the people who put on weight again simply lack the appetite-inhibiting effect which neurotensin appears to have,” says senior author S

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

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

Study first to use novel glucagon isotopes to measure glucagon metabolism in Type 1 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Study first to use novel glucagon isotopes to measure glucagon metabolism in Type 1 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEncouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent a

Updated on:February 21,2024

'Energy crisis' in fat cells behind inflammation associated with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetFig. 1: Obesity is associated with altered phosphocreatine/creatine metabolism in human WAT. a, Polar metabolites in subcutaneous WAT of obese (n = 13) and non-obese (NO,

Updated on: February 03,2024

'Energy crisis' in fat cells behind inflammation associated with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetFig. 1: Obesity is associated with altered phosphocreatine/creatine metabolism in human WAT. a, Polar metabolites in subcutaneous WAT of obese (n = 13) and non-obese (NO,

Updated on:February 03,2024