Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Longer siestas linked to higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure

byBrigham and Women's Hospital(A) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on BMI. (B) Mediated total effect of long siestas vs. no siesta on glucose. (C) Mediated total effect of

Updated on:February 21,2024

Boosting liver mRNAs curbs appetite, body weight in obese mice

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today repo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Boosting liver mRNAs curbs appetite, body weight in obese mice

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today repo

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

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

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on: January 24,2024

New comprehensive review of biochemical markers of bone fragility in diabetes

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of fragility fractures is increased in people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. While guidance for the evalu

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

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

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

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 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

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