Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on: March 05,2024

Research discovers disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

by University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while ot

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: September 13,2024

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

Updated on:September 13,2024

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

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

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

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on: February 19,2024

Women with undetected hypothyroidism earn 5% lower wages compared to women with no thyroid dysfunction

by University of AberdeenCredit: AI-generated imageNew research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labor market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn

Updated on:February 19,2024

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on: March 14,2024

Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life

by Lori SolomonVision-related quality of life (VRQoL) declines with the presence and higher severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to a review published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Ophthalmol

Updated on:March 14,2024

'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

Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adver

Updated on: January 31,2024

Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adver

Updated on:January 31,2024

Researchers find that liver cells influence the circadian clock

by University of QueenslandA"humanized" mouse model receives liver cells from healthy mice (control group) or human liver cells (humanized mice). The presence of human liver cells

Updated on: February 19,2024

Researchers find that liver cells influence the circadian clock

by University of QueenslandA"humanized" mouse model receives liver cells from healthy mice (control group) or human liver cells (humanized mice). The presence of human liver cells

Updated on:February 19,2024

'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

Updated on: February 19,2024

'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

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

2009 update to WIC cost-effective for reducing childhood obesity

by Elana GotkineThe 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a

Updated on: March 13,2024

2009 update to WIC cost-effective for reducing childhood obesity

by Elana GotkineThe 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood obesity, according to a

Updated on:March 13,2024