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

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr

Updated on: February 03,2024

Drunk mice sober up after a hormone shot

by Cell PressFGF21 counteracts alcohol intoxication by activating the noradrenergic nervous system. Credit:Cell Metabolism/Choi et al.A hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) pr

Updated on:February 03,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on: October 09,2024

A new injectable shows promise to prevent and treat hypoglycemia

byAmerican Chemical SocietyEncapsulated glucagon for insulin-induced hypoglycemia dissolves when sugar levels get seriously low (less than 60 milligrams per deciliter, mg/dL), releasing the horm

Updated on:October 09,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on: February 03,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on:February 03,2024

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on: February 02,2025

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

by Suneha Seetahul and Pierre Levasseur,The ConversationNot all residents have access to safe drinking water. Credit: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BYOne in twopeople in the

Updated on:February 02,2025

Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary

by University of Eastern FinlandMean trajectories of movement behaviors from ages 11 through 24 years in 6059 participants and temporal causal longitudinal associations between moderate-to-vigoro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary

by University of Eastern FinlandMean trajectories of movement behaviors from ages 11 through 24 years in 6059 participants and temporal causal longitudinal associations between moderate-to-vigoro

Updated on:March 13,2024

People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, acc

Updated on: February 21,2024

People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, acc

Updated on:February 21,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on: February 19,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Hormone profiling could be used to improve survival rates for breast cancer

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesSurvival analysis of a TMA of primary breast cancer stained immunohistochemically for AR (n = 844). A, Graphical representation of common cut-off poin

Updated on: February 05,2024

Hormone profiling could be used to improve survival rates for breast cancer

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesSurvival analysis of a TMA of primary breast cancer stained immunohistochemically for AR (n = 844). A, Graphical representation of common cut-off poin

Updated on:February 05,2024

Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on: March 14,2024

Study links small pancreas size to faster progression to stage 3 type 1 diabetes

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Diabetes Care(2023). DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1681A multicenter, longitudinal study, co-led by investigators at the Vanderbi

Updated on:March 14,2024

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