Is menopause making me put on weight? No, but it's complicated

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's a question people ask often: does menopause cause weight gain?Women commonly put onweightas they entermenopaus

Updated on: January 31,2024

Is menopause making me put on weight? No, but it's complicated

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's a question people ask often: does menopause cause weight gain?Women commonly put onweightas they entermenopaus

Updated on:January 31,2024

GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

Updated on: November 21,2024

GLP-1 RA use tied to lower rate of venous thromboembolism in diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a lower risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according t

Updated on:November 21,2024

New discoveries about enzyme's metabolic role may lead to better diabetes treatments

by Jim Steele,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleA photo from the research paper shows normal liver tissue at left and fatty liver tissue on the right. The white areas at right are accumulated l

Updated on: February 03,2024

New discoveries about enzyme's metabolic role may lead to better diabetes treatments

by Jim Steele,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleA photo from the research paper shows normal liver tissue at left and fatty liver tissue on the right. The white areas at right are accumulated l

Updated on:February 03,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on: February 03,2024

For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to more

Updated on:February 03,2024

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un

Updated on: February 21,2024

Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on maturing adolescent skeleton

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit:JCIInsight(2022).DOI:10.1172/jci.insight.160578During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most un

Updated on:February 21,2024

Uncovering the role of ATP in ovulation suggests new treatment for infertility

by Nagoya UniversityPurinergic neurons, a source of ATP triggering ovulation. Credit: Naoko Inoue and Hazim Safiullar, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya UniversityA research gro

Updated on: February 03,2024

Uncovering the role of ATP in ovulation suggests new treatment for infertility

by Nagoya UniversityPurinergic neurons, a source of ATP triggering ovulation. Credit: Naoko Inoue and Hazim Safiullar, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya UniversityA research gro

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

GKA improves glucose tolerance and induces hepatic lipid accumulation in mice with diet-induced obesity

by KeAi Communications Co.GKA treatment improved glucose tolerance in diet-induced obese mice. (A) Cartoon of the experimental design. (B) The body weight of the chow diet (CD) and high-fat diet (HFD)

Updated on: January 24,2024

GKA improves glucose tolerance and induces hepatic lipid accumulation in mice with diet-induced obesity

by KeAi Communications Co.GKA treatment improved glucose tolerance in diet-induced obese mice. (A) Cartoon of the experimental design. (B) The body weight of the chow diet (CD) and high-fat diet (HFD)

Updated on:January 24,2024

Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with li

Updated on: February 03,2024

Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with li

Updated on:February 03,2024

Gap in diabetes technology use among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries is worsening

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gap in the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)amongBlack and whiteMedicare beneficiaries&nb

Updated on: February 05,2024

Gap in diabetes technology use among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries is worsening

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gap in the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)amongBlack and whiteMedicare beneficiaries&nb

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

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on: February 19,2024

People with diabetes may benefit more from a pancreas transplant than other treatments

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults of pancreas transplantation continue to improve and up to 90% of recipients with diabetes enjoy freedom from both insulin therapy

Updated on:February 19,2024