Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

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Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

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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

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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

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How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

How low testosterone can affect men's health

by Alex Osiadacz,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMillions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like ost

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

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Bariatric surgery may cut risk of obesity-related cancers by more than half

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9%

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

Maternal hormonal contraception, CNS tumors not linked in children

(HealthDay)—Maternal hormonal contraception use is not associated with central nervous system (CNS) tumors among children, according to a Danish study published in the Jan. 4 issue of theJournal

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Maternal hormonal contraception, CNS tumors not linked in children

(HealthDay)—Maternal hormonal contraception use is not associated with central nervous system (CNS) tumors among children, according to a Danish study published in the Jan. 4 issue of theJournal

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Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolism

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolismbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalDeconstruction of mgWAT shows cold-induced remodeling of mammary duct epithelium

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Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolism

Researchers uncover how mammary glands control overall energy balance and fat metabolismbyThe Mount Sinai HospitalDeconstruction of mgWAT shows cold-induced remodeling of mammary duct epithelium

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Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on: February 21,2024 13

Study examines how mTOR complexes control energy metabolism

by The City University of New YorkmTOR Signaling and mechanism of actions of mTOR inhibitors. (A) Binding of mTOR inhibitors to different domains on the mTOR protein. Rapamycin binds to the FKBP

Updated on:February 21,2024 13

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease th

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Obesity-related fertility issues may be improved by correcting blood sugar levels

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReproductive hormone levels in females with obesity may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertili

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Obesity-related fertility issues may be improved by correcting blood sugar levels

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReproductive hormone levels in females with obesity may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertili

Updated on:January 31,2024 18

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on: January 31,2024 19

Isolation severely impacts diabetes management

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that patients' self-management of their diabetes has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly du

Updated on:January 31,2024 19

Study finds long-term 10% weight loss with anti-obesity medications and lifestyle changes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Study finds long-term 10% weight loss with anti-obesity medications and lifestyle changes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on: February 21,2024 8

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on:February 21,2024 8