Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on: March 13,2024

Motivational interviewing approach does not reduce BMI in children

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA motivational interviewing (MI) strategy seems not to be effective for reducing childhood obesity, with youth in the intervention arm gaining more weight, acc

Updated on:March 13,2024

New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

Updated on: February 19,2024

New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

Updated on:February 19,2024

Fewer meals may help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggests research

byUniversity of GeorgiaThe effects of circadian eating pattern adjustments on T2D. Eating patterns that reduce T2D include lowering the meal frequency to below 3 meals a day and early time-restr

Updated on: January 24,2024

Fewer meals may help prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, suggests research

byUniversity of GeorgiaThe effects of circadian eating pattern adjustments on T2D. Eating patterns that reduce T2D include lowering the meal frequency to below 3 meals a day and early time-restr

Updated on:January 24,2024

New discoveries about enzyme's metabolic role may lead to better diabetes treatments

by Jim Steele,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleA photo from the research paper shows normal liver tissue at left and fatty liver tissue on the right. The white areas at right are accumulated l

Updated on: February 03,2024

New discoveries about enzyme's metabolic role may lead to better diabetes treatments

by Jim Steele,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleA photo from the research paper shows normal liver tissue at left and fatty liver tissue on the right. The white areas at right are accumulated l

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Researchers use algorithm to provide innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Martin Schön et alA landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ),publishedinThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shed

Updated on: March 27,2024

Researchers use algorithm to provide innovative insights into the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDCredit: Martin Schön et alA landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ),publishedinThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, shed

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on:February 03,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 20,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 20,2024

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on:February 19,2024

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di

Updated on: September 02,2024

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

by Emily Burch and Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 di

Updated on:September 02,2024

Identification of disease-causing proteins leads to new potential treatments for diseases like diabetes

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified hundreds of proteins that might contribute to the onset of common, chronic metabolic diseases such as type

Updated on: January 31,2024

Identification of disease-causing proteins leads to new potential treatments for diseases like diabetes

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified hundreds of proteins that might contribute to the onset of common, chronic metabolic diseases such as type

Updated on:January 31,2024

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on: February 19,2024

Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on:February 19,2024