Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance

Updated on: April 17,2025

Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance

Updated on:April 17,2025

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

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

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

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

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

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

Updated on: February 05,2024

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

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

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

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on: February 05,2024

Exposure to a group of widely used 'forever chemicals' may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a large and diverse group of indu

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

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

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