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

Parkinson's, cancer, type 2 diabetes share a key element that drives disease

by Salk InstituteParkin protein (green signal) is in a different part of the cell than the mitochondria (red signal) at time 0 (left image) but then co-localizes with the mitochondria after 60 mi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Parkinson's, cancer, type 2 diabetes share a key element that drives disease

by Salk InstituteParkin protein (green signal) is in a different part of the cell than the mitochondria (red signal) at time 0 (left image) but then co-localizes with the mitochondria after 60 mi

Updated on:February 19,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on: October 31,2024

People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function, allowing them to better manage their disease

Updated on:October 31,2024

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

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

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

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

Even an occasional 30-minute exercise session reduces type 2 diabetes risk factors, study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche, Italy, have found that a single 30-minute aerobic exercise session si

Updated on: October 31,2024

Even an occasional 30-minute exercise session reduces type 2 diabetes risk factors, study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche, Italy, have found that a single 30-minute aerobic exercise session si

Updated on:October 31,2024

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

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