Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on: January 31,2024

Dexamethasone effectively reduces COVID-19 deaths but potential diabetic-like complications should be monitored

by Society for EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of the steroid, dexamethasone, has been confirmed as a reliable and effective treatment for COVID-19, even in patients with diabetes, a

Updated on:January 31,2024

Study first to use novel glucagon isotopes to measure glucagon metabolism in Type 1 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Study first to use novel glucagon isotopes to measure glucagon metabolism in Type 1 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

Potential new targets identified in advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHepatic stellate cells along with their intricate cellular projections (green) are shown wrapped around blood vessels (gray) in the healthy liver. Credit: Wang, et al.,

Updated on: February 03,2024

Potential new targets identified in advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHepatic stellate cells along with their intricate cellular projections (green) are shown wrapped around blood vessels (gray) in the healthy liver. Credit: Wang, et al.,

Updated on:February 03,2024

We are more satisfied with life as we age, thanks to this neurochemical

by FrontiersSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.People whose brains release more of the neurochemical oxytocin are kind

Updated on: February 19,2024

We are more satisfied with life as we age, thanks to this neurochemical

by FrontiersSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.People whose brains release more of the neurochemical oxytocin are kind

Updated on:February 19,2024

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature

Updated on: January 20,2024

High cholesterol caused by childhood sedentariness could be reversed with light physical activity

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature

Updated on:January 20,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

byCell PressAverage facial temperatures of three aging-status groups among women 50–60 years old. Credit: Zhengqing Yu and Jing-Dong J HanA colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign o

Updated on:July 05,2024

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on: January 28,2024

MRI innovation reveals cells' energy activity in organs and tissues

by Joe Rojas-Burke,Oregon Health & Science UniversityBrain tissue semi-log SDE DWI decays to ultra-large b values; (a) 600,000 s/(mm)2, (b) 70,000 s/(mm)2. In panel a, the black diamonds are

Updated on:January 28,2024

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on: June 25,2025

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Updated on:June 25,2025

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

US to tighten control of PFAS chemicals in drinking water

by Cara MurezU.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals" from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluo

Updated on: February 05,2024

US to tighten control of PFAS chemicals in drinking water

by Cara MurezU.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain "forever chemicals" from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluo

Updated on:February 05,2024

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

Updated on: February 19,2024

Components of cytoskeleton found to strengthen effect of sex hormones

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgSuper-high-resolution microscopic image of a cell that has been exposed to the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone. The androgen receptor (violet) and actin (g

Updated on:February 19,2024

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