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

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

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
Inhibiting somatostatin may prevent dangerous blood glucose drops in type 1 diabetes

Inhibiting somatostatin may prevent dangerous blood glucose drops in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgImpact of T1D on plasma glucose and pancreatic insulin and glucagon contents in NOD mice. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01139-zInh

Inhibiting somatostatin may prevent dangerous blood glucose drops in type 1 diabetes

byUniversity of GothenburgImpact of T1D on plasma glucose and pancreatic insulin and glucagon contents in NOD mice. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42255-024-01139-zInh
Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic, global study reveals

Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic, global study reveals

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNon-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of si

Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic, global study reveals

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNon-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of si
More protein doesn't mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults

More protein doesn't mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Colleen McKenna, professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues tested the hypothesis that a high-protein diet would confe

More protein doesn't mean more strength in resistance-trained middle-aged adults

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Colleen McKenna, professor Nicholas Burd and their colleagues tested the hypothesis that a high-protein diet would confe
Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

by University of CopenhagenDietary cholesterol systemically promotes growth through insulin signaling(A) Larval growth on synthetic medium, reflected in pupal size, increases with increasing diet

Could cholesterol explain why childhood obesity leads to early puberty?

by University of CopenhagenDietary cholesterol systemically promotes growth through insulin signaling(A) Larval growth on synthetic medium, reflected in pupal size, increases with increasing diet
Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E

Excess calories during development may alter the brain and spur adult overeating

by Rutgers UniversityBNST→LHA connectivity is primarily GABAergic and is negatively correlated with early life growth rate. A. Experimental schematic. AAV-Syn-ChR2-eYFP was injected in BNST. B. E
Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, but nutrition can help

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, but nutrition can help

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and un

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, but nutrition can help

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and un
Scientists uncover protective role of NAD maintenance in kidney disease

Scientists uncover protective role of NAD maintenance in kidney disease

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaIntegrated metabolomics and transcriptomics data analysis of human kidney samples.a, Total of 50 human kidney samples were co

Scientists uncover protective role of NAD maintenance in kidney disease

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaIntegrated metabolomics and transcriptomics data analysis of human kidney samples.a, Total of 50 human kidney samples were co
Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un
Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas

Q and A: Is intermittent fasting good for weight loss?

by Romi LondreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm thinking about trying fas
D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects

D-glyceric acid found to activate cellular mitochondria and reduce low-grade inflammation in aged

by University of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä analyzed the health effects of a patented DGA compound and compared them to the effects
Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer

Timing smoking cessation attempts with women's hormone levels could improve success

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClassic characters like Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and Danny Zuko of "Grease" cer