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

Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

Updated on: July 23,2024

Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham and

Updated on:July 23,2024

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

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on:January 19,2024

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on: January 31,2024

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on:January 31,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on: February 21,2024

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on:February 21,2024

Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications

byMonell Chemical Senses CenterActivating GLP1 receptor-expressing neurons in the nucleus tractus solitarius (magenta) increase sateity without causing nausea or aversion. Credit: Alisha Acosta,

Updated on: July 11,2024

Discovery could help reduce adverse side effects of popular next-generation obesity medications

byMonell Chemical Senses CenterActivating GLP1 receptor-expressing neurons in the nucleus tractus solitarius (magenta) increase sateity without causing nausea or aversion. Credit: Alisha Acosta,

Updated on:July 11,2024

New machine-learning method predicts body clock timing to improve sleep and health decisions

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, includi

Updated on: February 21,2024

New machine-learning method predicts body clock timing to improve sleep and health decisions

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, includi

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

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

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on: March 14,2024

Humanized mice reveal arsenic may raise diabetes risk only for males

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityMeasuring arsenic in liver and adipose tissue of humanized and wild-type mice. (A) Arsenical quantification in isolated liver of mice (WT male, n=5; WT fem

Updated on:March 14,2024