Pregnant women with obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have a child with ADHD

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Updated on: February 05,2024

Pregnant women with obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have a child with ADHD

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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

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

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

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

Updated on: February 19,2024

Cells can use uridine, a component of RNA, as a source of energy

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsOur bodies burn carbohydrates, proteins, and fat for fuel, and now, researchers at the Broa

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

Blood test could determine diabetes risks

by Edith Cowan UniversityCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes across CumCRP-by-CumMHR strata.G1 CumCRP < 1mg/L & CumMHR < 0.2340; G2 1 ≤ CumCRP < 3mg/L & Cum

Updated on: March 14,2024

Blood test could determine diabetes risks

by Edith Cowan UniversityCumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes across CumCRP-by-CumMHR strata.G1 CumCRP < 1mg/L & CumMHR < 0.2340; G2 1 ≤ CumCRP < 3mg/L & Cum

Updated on:March 14,2024

Metabolites may be better indicator than self-reported information for adherence to Mediterranean diet during pregnancy

by National University of SingaporeVolcano plots showing individual metabolite associated with peri-conception and first trimester alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMED) score reported at 8–13 weeks

Updated on: January 31,2024

Metabolites may be better indicator than self-reported information for adherence to Mediterranean diet during pregnancy

by National University of SingaporeVolcano plots showing individual metabolite associated with peri-conception and first trimester alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMED) score reported at 8–13 weeks

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on: September 25,2024

Study reveals how insulin-producing cells work together to respond to metabolic demands

by Emily Packer, George Litchfield,eLifeModulation of individual IPCs by aminergic and peptidergic neurons in patch-clamp recordings. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99548.1Sc

Updated on:September 25,2024

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on: February 19,2024

Does maternal obesity during pregnancy impact offspring's liver and skeletal muscle metabolism?

by WileyCredit:The FASEB Journal(2022). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201473RA recent study inThe FASEB Journalhas identified metabolic perturbations in the liver and skeletal muscle

Updated on:February 19,2024

Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

Updated on: June 12,2024

Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

Updated on:June 12,2024

Diabetic women should be asked about desire for kids at every doctor's visit, guidelines say

Updated on: July 24,2025

Diabetic women should be asked about desire for kids at every doctor's visit, guidelines say

Updated on:July 24,2025

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on: February 19,2024

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on:February 19,2024