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

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

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
Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med

Lentiviral gene transfer improves human alpha globin production for the treatment of alpha thalassemia

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Med
Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g
Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th

Lab research finds gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice.Th
Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementia

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementia

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementiabyBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementia

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to increased rate of dementiabyBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of
Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t
Stress hormone during pregnancy may improve early language development in children

Stress hormone during pregnancy may improve early language development in children

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in the fi

Stress hormone during pregnancy may improve early language development in children

by European Society of EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may improve speech and language skills in the fi
Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa

Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa
Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe

Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe
Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat

Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials at

Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials at
Suppressed ovarian follicle development in women with obesity may explain reduced fertility

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in women with obesity may explain reduced fertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in women with obesity may explain reduced fertility

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive
Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin

Scientists demonstrate a combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn preclinical studies, a team of researchers from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles report new findin