Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on: February 03,2024

Scientists discover roles of hypothalamic amino acid sensing in antidepressant effects

by Higher Education PressDeprivation of an essential amino acid leucine exhibits antidepressant effects under chronic stress by stimulating GCN2 and neural activity in AgRP neurons. Credit: Feixiang Y

Updated on:February 03,2024

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on: February 05,2024

An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar

by DiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inDiabetologia(the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hi

Updated on:February 05,2024

Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

Updated on: July 23,2024

Study indicates surge in GLP-1RA prescriptions to treat obesity and prevent its complications

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Cedars-Sinai and other institutions conducted a nationwide, population-based study to identify trends in the use of

Updated on:July 23,2024

Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new research

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past four decades, global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus have skyrocketed. According to theWorld Health Organization, the

Updated on: January 31,2024

Origins of diabetes may be different in men and women, according to new research

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver the past four decades, global cases of Type 2 diabetes mellitus have skyrocketed. According to theWorld Health Organization, the

Updated on:January 31,2024

Mom's dietary fat rewires male and female brains differently

by Duke UniversityA microglia (in magenta) from a male mouse born to a mom on a high-fat diet, which sequesters more brain serotonin (in green) than males with mom’s eating a typical lab diet. Th

Updated on: February 21,2024

Mom's dietary fat rewires male and female brains differently

by Duke UniversityA microglia (in magenta) from a male mouse born to a mom on a high-fat diet, which sequesters more brain serotonin (in green) than males with mom’s eating a typical lab diet. Th

Updated on:February 21,2024

Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary

by University of Eastern FinlandMean trajectories of movement behaviors from ages 11 through 24 years in 6059 participants and temporal causal longitudinal associations between moderate-to-vigoro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary

by University of Eastern FinlandMean trajectories of movement behaviors from ages 11 through 24 years in 6059 participants and temporal causal longitudinal associations between moderate-to-vigoro

Updated on:March 13,2024

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on: January 22,2024

Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society&#3

Updated on:January 22,2024

Mouse study: A neural circuit for the suppression of feeding under persistent pain

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical Universit

Updated on: February 21,2024

Mouse study: A neural circuit for the suppression of feeding under persistent pain

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical Universit

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

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

Model uses AI to create better outcomes and save costs for prediabetic patients

byUniversity of Texas at AustinPrevented Onsets When Providing Preventive Care Under Different Budget Constraints. Credit:Manufacturing & Service Operations Management(2023). DOI

Updated on: March 05,2024

Model uses AI to create better outcomes and save costs for prediabetic patients

byUniversity of Texas at AustinPrevented Onsets When Providing Preventive Care Under Different Budget Constraints. Credit:Manufacturing & Service Operations Management(2023). DOI

Updated on:March 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

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