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

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

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

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

New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

Updated on: February 19,2024

New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new sub-study of the STEP TEENS trial, presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2023 in Dublin

Updated on:February 19,2024

Menopause and the heart connection

by Deb Balzer3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHWomen experience menopause at different ages—and different ways—which can, among other things, affect their heart health.The avera

Updated on: January 31,2024

Menopause and the heart connection

by Deb Balzer3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHWomen experience menopause at different ages—and different ways—which can, among other things, affect their heart health.The avera

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

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

Sparse system identification of leptin dynamics in women with obesity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers studyingthe relationship between leptin and obesity found statistically significant relationships between leptin secretion characteristics and

Updated on: January 31,2024

Sparse system identification of leptin dynamics in women with obesity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringResearchers studyingthe relationship between leptin and obesity found statistically significant relationships between leptin secretion characteristics and

Updated on:January 31,2024

Clinical trial identifies potential new treatment for liver disease

Clinical trial identifies potential new treatment for liver diseasebyUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of California San Diego Sc

Updated on: January 24,2024

Clinical trial identifies potential new treatment for liver disease

Clinical trial identifies potential new treatment for liver diseasebyUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of California San Diego Sc

Updated on:January 24,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on: March 13,2024

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntroducing more movement into lessons led to an 8% reduction in children's waist-to-height ratio, according to new research from

Updated on:March 13,2024

Reducing stress on T cells makes them better cancer fighters

bySalk InstituteExhausted killer T cells with higher expression of the noradrenaline receptor ADRB1 (cyan) surround sympathetic nerves (yellow) in a virally infected spleen. Killer T cells witho

Updated on: January 20,2024

Reducing stress on T cells makes them better cancer fighters

bySalk InstituteExhausted killer T cells with higher expression of the noradrenaline receptor ADRB1 (cyan) surround sympathetic nerves (yellow) in a virally infected spleen. Killer T cells witho

Updated on:January 20,2024