Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

Updated on: July 23,2024

Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

Updated on:July 23,2024

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on: January 08,2025

Paper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityA new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Bingha

Updated on:January 08,2025

Obesity linked to higher dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is associated with a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later, finds a new UCL study suggesting that weight management co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Obesity linked to higher dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is associated with a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later, finds a new UCL study suggesting that weight management co

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers determine timing is key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideStudy protocol. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s00125-024-06131-6Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discov

Updated on: June 18,2024

Researchers determine timing is key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideStudy protocol. Credit:Diabetologia(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s00125-024-06131-6Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discov

Updated on:June 18,2024

Exercise at high altitude could increase low blood sugar risk in people with diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely whendoinghigh-altitudeactivitiessuchas

Updated on: February 21,2024

Exercise at high altitude could increase low blood sugar risk in people with diabetes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely whendoinghigh-altitudeactivitiessuchas

Updated on:February 21,2024

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on: January 31,2024

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on:January 31,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on: February 19,2024

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

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

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

Scientific review suggests even normal-weight individuals are susceptible to severe fatty liver disease

by The Translational Genomics Research InstitutePotential contributors to NAFLD in lean individuals. Despite the same pathological findings in the liver, the factors that contribute to NAFLD and

Updated on: February 05,2024

Scientific review suggests even normal-weight individuals are susceptible to severe fatty liver disease

by The Translational Genomics Research InstitutePotential contributors to NAFLD in lean individuals. Despite the same pathological findings in the liver, the factors that contribute to NAFLD and

Updated on:February 05,2024

Letting go of extra weight to control sleeping sickness

byInstituto de Medicina MolecularProtective effect of adipocyte lipolysis in murine T. brucei infection. Graphical representation of the effects of ATGL-dependent lipolysis. ATGL activity promot

Updated on: January 17,2024

Letting go of extra weight to control sleeping sickness

byInstituto de Medicina MolecularProtective effect of adipocyte lipolysis in murine T. brucei infection. Graphical representation of the effects of ATGL-dependent lipolysis. ATGL activity promot

Updated on:January 17,2024

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo

Updated on: January 22,2024

Small, specific subpopulations of hypothalamic neurons play a major role in regulating the thyroid system

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRegulation of thyroid hormone (TH) levels is a complex multilevel phenomenon. The paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypo

Updated on:January 22,2024

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