High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on: February 21,2024

High aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome, study finds

by University of JyväskyläDifferences in V̇O2peakamong children with different numbers of cardiometabolic risk factors. The metabolic syndrome was defined using the modified National Choles

Updated on:February 21,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Babies exposed to cannabis in the womb may be at risk for obesity, high blood sugar

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis use among pregnant women is on the rise and may be associated with negative health outcomes in children, according to a new study

Updated on:February 19,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on: September 15,2024

Voice analysis can screen people for type 2 diabetes with high accuracy, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented at theAnnual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes(EASD), Madrid (9–13 Sept), highlights

Updated on:September 15,2024

Modeling diabetes in minipigs for more accurate testing of potential cell therapies

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Transplantation(2024). DOI: 10.1177/09636897241288932Since the discovery of human iPS cells, a principal goal for researchers worldwide has been to use

Updated on: October 31,2024

Modeling diabetes in minipigs for more accurate testing of potential cell therapies

byKyoto UniversityCredit:Cell Transplantation(2024). DOI: 10.1177/09636897241288932Since the discovery of human iPS cells, a principal goal for researchers worldwide has been to use

Updated on:October 31,2024

Fat buildup in liver linked to heightened heart failure risk over next decade

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe buildup of fat in the liver, known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short, is linked to a heightened risk of heart

Updated on: February 03,2024

Fat buildup in liver linked to heightened heart failure risk over next decade

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe buildup of fat in the liver, known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short, is linked to a heightened risk of heart

Updated on:February 03,2024

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on: February 03,2024

Adjusting diet can help women through menopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAltering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.The

Updated on:February 03,2024

Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes

by Washington University School of MedicineResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a defect in an enzyme called APT1 interferes with the ability to se

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes

by Washington University School of MedicineResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a defect in an enzyme called APT1 interferes with the ability to se

Updated on:February 21,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on: February 19,2024

White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity

by University of BarcelonaThis is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaWhen the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some

Updated on:February 19,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on: January 28,2024

SMNDC1 loss induces alpha cells to produce insulin

by Austrian Academy of SciencesImmunofluorescence images of alpha cells highlighting induction of insulin protein upon loss of SMNDC1. Credit: Tamara Casteels,CellReport 2022.Beta cells in

Updated on:January 28,2024

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

Updated on: February 19,2024

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

Updated on:February 19,2024

New genetic clues explain speed of insulin depletion in patients with type 1 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

New genetic clues explain speed of insulin depletion in patients with type 1 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at

Updated on: January 31,2024

Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChanges in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at

Updated on:January 31,2024