Research team may have found the key to stimulating human brown adipose tissue into combating obesity

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases che

Updated on: January 20,2024

Research team may have found the key to stimulating human brown adipose tissue into combating obesity

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases che

Updated on:January 20,2024

New machine-learning method predicts body clock timing to improve sleep and health decisions

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, includi

Updated on: February 21,2024

New machine-learning method predicts body clock timing to improve sleep and health decisions

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, includi

Updated on:February 21,2024

Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

Updated on: September 02,2024

Findings shed light on the cellular mechanisms causing insulin resistance

byUniversity of MontrealCredit:Diabetes(2024). DOI: 10.2337/db23-0802Recent researchpublishedin the journalDiabetessheds new light on the cellular mechanisms

Updated on:September 02,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on: March 14,2024

1 million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

by Duane Mellor,The ConversationCredit:Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround 5 million people in England (about one in nine adults) are on the cusp of developing type 2 diabetes, according to n

Updated on:March 14,2024

Implanted cells triggered by electricity used to drive in vivo gene expression

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDesign of the direct-current-activated transgene expression switch in mammalian cells.a, Schematic illustration of the stimulation setup for monolayer cultures.

Updated on: January 24,2024

Implanted cells triggered by electricity used to drive in vivo gene expression

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDesign of the direct-current-activated transgene expression switch in mammalian cells.a, Schematic illustration of the stimulation setup for monolayer cultures.

Updated on:January 24,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on: February 03,2024

New link between diet, intestinal stem cells and disease discovered

by Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresIntestinal stem cells in green, cell division in red. Credit: Helmholtz Munich / Anika BöttcherThe intestine is essential for maintaining our en

Updated on:February 03,2024

Only one human fat cell subtype responds to insulin stimulation

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaIt is well known that fat cells can influence our sensitivity to ins

Updated on: February 21,2024

Only one human fat cell subtype responds to insulin stimulation

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh-resolution model of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer. Credit: Isaac Yonemoto/WikipediaIt is well known that fat cells can influence our sensitivity to ins

Updated on:February 21,2024

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on: January 31,2024

Timing calorie intake synchronizes circadian rhythms across multiple systems in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.006Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including incre

Updated on:January 31,2024

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

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away

Updated on: June 18,2024

Gray nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away

Updated on:June 18,2024

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

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on: March 13,2024

Fastest growth in childhood overweight/obesity in England among children 11 to 15 years old, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe fastest and highest growth in the prevalence of childhood obesity in England has been among 11–15-year-olds, rising from 30% in 1995 to 38%

Updated on:March 13,2024