Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on: February 21,2024

Q and A: Metabolic syndrome and lifestyle changes

by Robert RizzaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI just turned 40 and had my annual physical, which included a large panel of blood tests. I was told that I have metabolic syndrome and could develop d

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

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

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

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on: February 21,2024

Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for e

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows that AgRP neurons encode circadian feeding time in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressImage of the AgRP neurons. Credit: Hyojin Kim (University of Iowa).Animals and humans follow specific daily patterns known as circadian rhythms, which naturally promp

Updated on:January 19,2024

Revealing the secrets of cell competition

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers

Updated on: February 05,2024

Revealing the secrets of cell competition

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

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

Mood swings, memory troubles: Minding the mental toll of menopause

by Cara MurezMenopause and the years before it may make you feel like you're losing your mind.Some of those feelings are changes that occur naturally in this stage of life, but other factors contr

Updated on: February 21,2024

Mood swings, memory troubles: Minding the mental toll of menopause

by Cara MurezMenopause and the years before it may make you feel like you're losing your mind.Some of those feelings are changes that occur naturally in this stage of life, but other factors contr

Updated on:February 21,2024

Understanding the differences between healthy and type 2 diabetes-affected pancreatic islets

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMass spectroscopic data acquired from multiple samples of the islets of Langerhans have been overlaid on isolated individual human islet o

Updated on: February 03,2024

Understanding the differences between healthy and type 2 diabetes-affected pancreatic islets

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMass spectroscopic data acquired from multiple samples of the islets of Langerhans have been overlaid on isolated individual human islet o

Updated on:February 03,2024