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

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Updated on: February 05,2024

Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

by Radiological Society of North America(A) Unenhanced axial abdominal CT image with a Hounsfield unit–based color scale of skeletal muscles in a 51-year-old man with obesity, smoking history, no

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

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

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 20,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegansv

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 20,2024

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

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

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on: March 14,2024

Gut microbes may determine patients' response to a drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressTeplizumab delays type 1 diabetes (T1D) in at-risk individuals in TN10 trial, but participants respond differently to the treatment. Systemic, non-pathogenic antibody

Updated on:March 14,2024

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

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

Chronic lactate exposure leads to cellular disruptions implicated in cancer and possibly T2 diabetes

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute amounts of lactate like those generated during exercise are probably required for healthy cells, but chronic exposure causes cellular d

Updated on: February 05,2024

Chronic lactate exposure leads to cellular disruptions implicated in cancer and possibly T2 diabetes

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcute amounts of lactate like those generated during exercise are probably required for healthy cells, but chronic exposure causes cellular d

Updated on:February 05,2024

Boosting liver mRNAs curbs appetite, body weight in obese mice

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today repo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Boosting liver mRNAs curbs appetite, body weight in obese mice

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today repo

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on: November 26,2024

Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according t

Updated on:November 26,2024